St. Peter's Square tours, things to do and tickets

Looking for an enjoyable evening stroll? Look no further than our night tour of Rome's most significant sites. Starting from the iconic Spanish Steps, we'll take you on a journey through history, stopping at the Mausoleum of the Roman Emperor Augustus, the Ara Pacis, an altar dating back to 13 BC, and crossing over the Angels bridge to view the magnificent Castel Sant'Angelo.

The tour concludes at the breath-taking Saint Peter's Square in Vatican City, one of the world's smallest countries. This Vatican night tour is available every evening for your convenience. Please note: We don't visit the Vatican museums!

We only require a booking fee for this tour, and there are no additional charges. Our knowledgeable and experienced tour guides work solely on a tips-only basis, so please feel free to tip them appropriately if you enjoyed the tour.

Join us for an unforgettable evening exploring Rome's most stunning landmarks and experiencing the city's magical atmosphere at night.

Less than 1% of Vatican visitors ascend St. Peter's Dome, this is a remarkable statistic so for this reason we have decided to take it from the top! Meet your expert Vatican guide by St. Peter's Square. Sacred stairs (and an elevator) will carry you up to St. Peter's Terrace from where you will see all of Rome and even the Tyrrhenian Sea! Back on terra firma you will tour the entirety of St. Peter's Basilica too. Take a break before making the short walk to our Vatican meeting point for your second tour of the Vatican City and Sistine Chapel! Get fast track access to the masterpieces which make the Vatican Museums absolutely must-see when in Rome.

Following our licensed and knowledgeable guide, the tour begins at the Vatican Museums, with its immense art collection built up by the Popes throughout the centuries. The itinerary includes Pio Clementino Hall, Laocoon and Apollo Belvedere, Maps Gallery, Candelabra Gallery, Tapestries Gallery and one of the most celebrated masterpieces in the world: the Sistine Chapel, with the breathtaking frescoes by Michelangelo.

After exploring the Vatican Museums, the tour will continue directly and without line into St. Peter’s Basilica, the largest church in the world and symbol of the Catholic religion, where it will be possible to admire iconic masterpieces such as La Pietà by Michelangelo and the huge Baldacchino by Bernini.

The tour ends in the suggestive St. Peter’s Square, dominated by Michelangelo’s imposing Cupola and surrounded by the famous Bernini’s double Colonnade.

Bookings are essential if you'd like to attend a Papal Audience with Pope Francis I at the Vatican. Tickets are free of charge but they are limited and you must have a confirmed reservation to attend. Book ahead and you won't waste precious vacation time whilst in Rome.
IMPORTANT: after the Papal audience you can enjoy for free our Hop on HOp off tour : "One Run" !! enjoying the panorama of this stunning city.

Only 1 day in Rome? There is still time to visit many of the city’s most iconic attractions.
The itinerary focuses on the best of Rome: the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Palatine, and the Vatican. Museums, Sistine Chapel, St. Peters Basilica + Driven Guided Tour of Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, Navona Square, and Pantheon.

We will take care of everything: tickets, pick up, drop off, all transfers, experienced and friendly guide
Everything is included, even lunch, for a hassle-free experience.

It is an Exclusive Private Tour only for your group!

SUNDAY (and religious holidays) SPECIAL: Due to the Wow Tour's high request, we designed a Sunday experience when the Vatican is closed. With your guide and driver, you will explore St. Peter's Square, Castel Sant' Angelo area, and other marvelous sites like the Capitoline hill; from its top, you enjoy spectacular views over the Forum!

- all central hotels/B&B/Apartments/Rome Rail Stations
- Civitavecchia Port
- Fiumicino Airport and Hotels

Enjoy skip-the-line entry to what is arguably the most important and largest art collection in the world. For over five hundred years, popes commissioned works of art from the most talented painters and sculptors to enjoy at the Vatican amongst an elite circle of clerics, nobles, and scholars.

Walk in the footsteps of popes and Renaissance masters as you take in the Rooms of Raphael and the Sistine Chapel, from its commissioning to the finishing touches by none other than Michelangelo Buonarroti. With an expert guide, learn to discern between myth, fact, and popular Hollywood fiction regarding this epic work of art.

Gain fast-track access to St. Peter’s Basilica to view masterpieces by Michelangelo, Raphael, and Bernini, among others, before descending to the papal crypts below. We conclude on the portico with an overview of Bernini’s magnificent piazza (St. Peter’s Square), the central obelisk, and the renowned Swiss Guard.

Embark on this exclusive 4-hour tour of the Vatican Museums and its Hidden Gems for an unforgettable journey through art, history, and spirituality.
With your personal storyteller delight in the world's most celebrated masterpieces, including the iconic Sistine Chapel with its world-known frescos by Michelangelo and the fine Galleries, while also exploring the hidden, lesser-known chambers of the Pinacoteca, with exquisite works by Raphael, Leonardo da Vinci, and Caravaggio. For art enthusiasts, this is a rare opportunity that must not be missed.
Admire captivating architecture and a vast collection of classical sculptures, then seamlessly transition into St. Peter's Basilica without queues. Stand in awe of Michelangelo's Pieta and the Bernini canopy.
End your tour in the heart of Vatican City, St. Peter's Square, encircled by its iconic colonnades.

Enhance your experience and make it as smooth and comfortable by selecting our Luxury Option with pick-up and drop-off service.

With us you will find professionalism and efficiency, we will show you the city in its highlights with maximum comfort and avoiding unnecessary queues.
Just relax and your driver will think about the rest! After visiting the Pantheon, Trevi Fountain and Spanish Steps, the tour will bring you right to the Colosseum driving by the Roman Forum, giving you the chance to appreciate the beauty of the Vittoriano.

The visit of the colosseum it takes about 1 hour and it's conducted by an official guide( Not Private).
On the way to the Vatican you will see the Circus Maximus, Bocca della Verità, Teatro Marcello, Jewish Ghetto and Capitol Hill reserving a small space for a quick lunch before the Vatican Museums (skip the line tickets), enjoying a 2 hours private guided tour (you will visit the Sistine Chapel, St Peter’s Basilica if possible and St Peter’s Square).
During the tour, your driver guide will share with you a small historical heritage of this wonderful city from the vehicle.

Beat the crowds at St. Peter’s Basilica as it opens for the day. Take the lift partway up and make the final ascent on foot—the reward at the top is worth it.

Meet your expert Vatican guide by St. Peter’s Square and leave Rome behind you as you cross into Vatican City and enter St. Peter’s Basilica just as it opens to the public.

At the terrace level you can decide whether to relax and take in the view or climb the remaining 320 steps up to the summit, where the breathtaking view of Rome and beyond is simply unforgettable. Your guide will point out all the most interesting historical landmarks in every direction, be they in Vatican City, the wider city of Rome, or further afield.

As what goes up must come down, join us on a descent into the lower level of the basilica to experience the “Vatacombs,” a series of grottoes containing papal crypts and effigies crafted by the most celebrated artists of the centuries.

Experience what it feels like to cook at the home of a local chef preparing 4 local dishes from scratch as you enjoy lots of wine! In a private villa with secular olive trees just a few miles from St. Peter's Square, you will learn to make bruschetta (with the chef's homemade bread, local extra virgin olive oil, tomatoes, and fresh basil), homemade tiramisù (probably the best you've ever had!), fresh egg pasta (for fettuccine cacio e pepe), and potato gnocchi (with tomato sauce).

Then enjoy your meal sitting on the chef's porch overviewing the garden and olive trees.

You'll experience how Italians really cook, eat, drink, and enjoy life. And we'll show you how simple it is to replicate it at home!

Enjoy a tour of Rome's most famous sites and the Vatican Museums with pick-up at your hotel, a luxury car/minivan at your disposal for the day, and Vatican Museums skip-the-line Tickets to maximize your limited time in the Eternal City.

Upgrade your tour to include a private, officially licensed guide to join you in the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica (HIGHLY RECOMMENDED).

Discover the most fascinating sites in Rome and the Vatican on this private 8-hour sightseeing tour. Your personal driver will take you around the most historic and popular areas of the city, including St. Peter’s Square & Basilica, the Vatican Museums (including the Sistine Chapel), the Colosseum, Roman Forum, the Pantheon, and much more- on this private tour you decide exactly where you'd like to go!

Attend a Papal Audience with the Pope at the Vatican! Tickets are free but they are extremely hard to find, so booking in advance is essential. It is advisable to book ahead, therefore ensuring you won’t waste any time trying to obtain tickets while you’re on vacation in the Eternal City. We’ll reserve and pick up your free tickets, then make your way through the crowd to secure the best available seats. Depending on the season, the weather conditions and the number of devotees visiting that day, the audience can take place in the Audience Hall or St. Peter’s Square. The Vatican, is a must-see on any visit to Rome, but now we’re providing the opportunity to see the Pope in person. On this tour, you’ll have an expert, speaking tour. We know exactly where to sit, as the Pope has to pass by you when he enters! The Holy Father will give a special greeting and with the help of his Cardinals, he will perform blessings in many languages, sing hymns and give homilies.

Guaranteed entry to the weekly papal audience a long standing tradition.

Enjoy a prime viewing position

When the event begins you'll be perfectly situated to listen to the Pope's address, hymns prayers and homilies that are traditional part of the papal audiencen

When the event is over you can explore St. Peter's Square at your leisure

Enjoy this 6-hour private tour to see the top sights and ancient wonders of Rome in one day.

This 6-hours private sightseeing tour will bring you to the most fascinating sites in Rome, and the Vatican.
The most popular areas of the city with the most history and charm will be on the itinerary, including St Peter's Square and Basilica, the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, the Colosseum, Roman forum, the Pantheon and much more.

You will be met by your guide at the Colosseum, benefiting from fast-track access to avoid the queues.

Soak up the history and culture of Rome, during this full-day shore excursion including Civitavecchia Port pickup and drop-off, a private English Speaking driver, and transportation by air-conditioned minivan. Customize the day based on your interests with possible stops at the Colosseum, Circus Maximus, Palatine Hill, the Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, Victor Emmanuel Monument, St. Peter’s Square, and the Catacombs ancient burial site. You’ll enjoy a leisurely lunch before heading back to the port to board your cruise ship. Monument tickets can be purchased in advance with an upgrade after booking.

See Rome and its evening illuminations from the back of an iconic Vespa on this 3-hour night-time tour. Admire monuments, such as St. Peter’s Square and the Colosseum, without the daytime crowds.

Travel through quaint streets of Rome during the most magical season on Your Christmas in Rome walking tour. Explore the ancient monuments and places off the beaten path, in the heart of Rome all decked out for the holiday season. Learn about Roman Christmas traditions and experience the Christmas spirit together with your passionate guide and a small group (max 15). Listen to the Christmas-themed commentary of your local guide as you walk the lively streets of Rome decorated for the occasion. Stop at the most stunning Piazza of Rome and the Christmas market (Piazza Navona) and finish the tour in Saint Peter's Square at the most beautiful Nativity scene in Rome.

Highlights:
• Instant Confirmation
• Small Group
• Local English-speaking Guide
• Christmas treats and coffee
• Off the beaten path places visited

Join this special visit for early access to the Papal audience ceremony and witness the Pope in action! It's not every day you get to see a figure of such importance up close. Receive your invitation for papal audience from the staff at piazza del Sant'Uffizio, just in front St Peter's Square. Please note this is not a skip the line invitation.

After the audience, you'll have a guided tour of the iconic Basilica of St. Peter with its famous dome and unrivalled architecture that Raphael also played a part in, you'll see masterpieces like Michelangelo's Pietà and Bernini's Baldacchino. The guided tour will take place after the Papal Audience. The tour begins at 11:30.

Make your visit more complete, add the tour of the wonderful Vatican Gardens with multi-lingual audioguide on board an open bus.

Rome is indeed a magical, romantic place....But have you ever explored it at night? That's when the real magic happens.
Your tour driver will escort you through this 2-hour wander.
Driving through shining cobble stone streets, see the illuminated sites, to enhance their magnificence. Piazza del Popolo, Spanish Steps, Colosseum, St. Peter's Square, the Basilica.
The most Beautiful locations, from a different point of view.

Imagine to visit the main points of interest of Rome under the stars, you will see the most famous monuments and squares of the Eternal City in the romantic and charming nocturnal atmosphere.We could have a traditional espresso or a drink in Navona Square, enjoying the fabulous view of the fountains. Then, we will have a pleasant stroll to the Spanish Square and its elegant steps up to the chic Trinità dei Monti.This tour of Rome by night will continue going through Venetia Square, the Palatine Hill and the enchanting view of the Ancient Rome, until reaching the Circus Maximus.Then, we will continue to St. Peter’s Square and its majestic Basilica, admiring this structure full of history, culture and spirituality. The Dome of St. Peter’s Basilica by night is absolutely to see, it shows a special charm and it represents one of the main symbols of the Eternal City. The tour ends with a stop at Trevi Fountain, just the right place to express a wish, above all, to come back to Rome soon!