St. Peter's Basilica
Walking tour in Rome, Italy
The Pietà is the only work Michelangelo ever signed.
44
minutes
Deep dive
10
stops
The pope’s own church, built over one grave: from Nero’s obelisk to Michelangelo’s Pietà and dome, Bernini’s canopy and the 1940s dig beneath the altar.
What you'll hear
What this tour offers
- Self-guided walking tour
- 10 stops, with directions between each
- 44 minutes of narration
- Keeps playing with your phone locked
- Yours to keep, replay anytime
- Earns your Rome passport stamp
Where you'll be
Piazza San Pietro, 00120 Vatican City
Things to know
Dress code
Shoulders and knees covered, for everyone. Guards at security turn people away.
Free to enter
The basilica is free. Expect an airport-style security queue under the right-hand colonnade.
Go early or late
The queue is shortest first thing and late in the day. Papal events can close the church.
Listening
Best with headphones. Download it in the app to listen offline.
Get both together in the app and save 20%.
Questions
What is under St Peter's Basilica?
A buried Roman cemetery. Under the altar, a shrine of about AD 160 marks the grave Romans honoured as Peter's, beside bones believed to be his. Read the story
How long is the St. Peter's Basilica audio tour?
About 44 min of listening across 10 stops, at your own pace. You can pause and resume at any time.
How much does it cost?
The tour costs $7.99 USD. Your first tour in the app is free.
Do I need to book in advance?
No booking needed. Download the Trevlo app, purchase the tour, and start listening whenever you arrive. Download it in the app first if you'll be without data.
What language is the tour in?
The tour is narrated in English.