Discover the iconic St Peter’s Basilica and Papal Tombs with an audio-guided tour. Enjoy an entry ticket to the Leonardo da Vinci Museum.
Experience the magnificent St Peter’s Basilica by exploring with our 60-minute self-guided audio tour.
Start your journey near the heart of Vatican City at Borgo Santo Spirito 17 (Al San Michele), where a staff member can help you download the audio guide, and will escort you to the Basilica security line.
Navigating with an audio guide app and digital map from the convenience of your smartphone, you’ll hear informative and entertaining stories about the Basilica with 27 listening points, and learn all about the Papal Tombs with 12 listening points.
The Basilica was built upon the site believed to be the burial place of Saint Peter, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ. One of the holiest sites in Christendom, you’ll take in over 2000 years of history and enjoy ornately decorated walls, gleaming architecture and delicate sculptures from artists such as Michelangelo.
Afterwards, complete your tour of High Renaissance art with a visit to the nearby Leonardo da Vinci museum, and enjoy paintings and interactive inventions from the Italian master.
Top Sights Includes:
- St Peter's Basilica
- St Peter's Square
- Leonardo da Vinci museum
✅ Meet a staff member at Borgo Santo Spirito, 17 (Al San Michele), who can help you download the app, and will escort you to the Vatican security line ✅ Afterwards, visitors can head independently to the Leonardo da Vinci museum, located at Via della Conciliazione, 19
What you get:
| ✅ | Audio guide of St. Peter’s Basilica |
| ✅ | Audio guide of St. Peter’s Basilica Papal Tombs |
| ✅ | Multilingual audio commentary, available in English, Italian, French, German, Spanish, Chinese, Polish, Portuguese and Japanese |
| ✅ | Entry ticket to Leonardo da Vinci museum (valid for 7 days from travel date) |
| ✅ | Host at the meeting point |
What you don’t get:
| ❌ | Guided tours |
| ❌ | Headset and mobile device |
| ❌ | Entry ticket to St. Peter’s Basilica Dome |
✅ Entry to the Vatican adheres to a strict dress code: shoulders and knees must be covered, low-cut or sleeveless tops and shorts are not permitted for both men and women. Visitors that do not adhere to the dress code could be denied entry to the Vatican. Please note there could be up to 150 minutes of queuing for security checks prior to entry ✅ Scan the QR code on your voucher to download the Vox City app and audio guide prior to arrival ✅ The audio guide is available in multiple languages, including English, Italian, French, German, Spanish, Chinese, Polish, Portuguese and Japanese ✅ Meet a staff member at Borgo Santo Spirito, 17 (Al San Michele), who can help you download the app, and will escort you to the Vatican security line ✅ Afterwards, visitors can head independently to the Leonardo da Vinci museum, located at Via della Conciliazione, 19 ✅ Your ticket includes entry to the Leonardo da Vinci museum, and is valid for 7 days from your booked travel date. Use your voucher to gain entry
When is St Peter's basilica closed?
Visitors cannot enter the St. Peter's Basilica during papal celebrations or other activities. It is also closed every Wednesday morning when the General Papal Audience is taking place in the Square.
What do I need to know before visiting St Peters Basilica?
Knives, scissors, and any sharp objects must be surrendered before entering either the St. Peter's Basilica or the Museums. The dress code to enter the St. Peter's Basilica and the Museums is strictly enforced. Sleeveless shirts, shorts above the knee, and miniskirts are not permitted.
