St Peter’s Basilica: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

3.0 (2 reviews) 1 h 15 min – 1 h 30 min Private tour

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About this activity

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PLEASE NOTE: This self-guided walking tour does not include entry to the Basilica. Please check online for entry fees and opening times.

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See St Peter’s Basilica without joining a tour group with this affordable walking tour.

Find out about Michelangelo, Bernini, and Raphael’s contributions to this great and sacred space
Hear from producer Mike Corradi, author and producer of A History of Italy podcast
Do it all in 75 minutes or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish
Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it
Use the virtual tour option at home

Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code.

The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions.

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At a glance

Duration: 1 h 15 min – 1 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Audio guide: English
Operated by: VoiceMap Audio Tours

Ages: Adults (5–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
Included: Lifetime access to this tour in English
Included: Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

Not included

Not included: Food/Drink
Not included: Smartphone and headphones
Not included: Transportation

Itinerary

St. Peter's Basilica

Passing by

One of the world’s most recognisable churches, St Peter’s Basilica is a jewel in Rome’s Renaissance crown. On this walking tour, you’ll discover the rich history of the basilica.
St. Peter's Square

Passing by

From outside on St Peter’s Square, I’ll point out awe-inspiring architectural features like Bernini’s massive colonnade, and an imposing staircase framed by St Peter and Paul statues.
Baldacchino di San Pietro, Di Bernini

Passing by

Starting with its architecture and ending with one of its best-known features, the sculpted bronze Baldacchino Canopy, designed by master sculptor Gian Lorenzo Bernini.
Stop 4

Passing by

Take in Michelangelo’s Pietà, the unmistakable sculpture depicting the Virgin Mary cradling the lifeless body of Jesus

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

End point

Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

Using your ticket

VOICEMAP CODE

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Please check your email at the address you provided when you made this booking. VoiceMap has sent you an eight character code you'll need to redeem your tour.

This code can be used by every member of your party. If you've booked for three people, for example, three people can download this tour using the same code.

DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS

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Once you've received your code, please follow these steps:

1. Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app

2. Create an account

3. Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes

4. Enter your code then select Download Now

PLEASE NOTE

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You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point.
This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next.
When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point.
Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour.

SUPPORT

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For technical support and other queries, please email [email protected]