Self-guided Virtual Highlights Tour of St. Peter’s Basilica
Experience the St. Peter’s Basilica from the comfort of your home with an engaging self-guided virtual tour narrated in English, from your PC or smartphone browser. It’s so simple! You will receive an email with the tour link and instructions, and in a couple of minutes, you will travel back in time and enjoy a virtual journey from the comfort of your couch!
Through the power of storytelling combined with street and satellite views, you will discover not only historical facts but also unknown stories and tales of ancient and modern times that will amaze your family and friends. The tour’s content is the result of in-depth research, squeezed into brief intriguing stories that will make your virtual visit both engaging and informative. The tour is only available online and you can access it repeatedly anytime.
This is an unmissable opportunity to gain valuable insights into the Holiest place in Rome and immerse yourself in the surroundings/exhibits in an entirely innovative way.
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Self-guided Virtual Highlights Tour of St. Peter’s Basilica
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What's included in Self-guided Virtual Highlights Tour of St. Peter’s Basilica
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
St. Peter's Square
Enjoy a grand beginning at the impressive Piazza to marvel at Gian Lorenzo Bernini’s imposing design. As you admire the colossal collonades and the Egyptian obelisk, you’ll learn about the fascinating background of the Basilica and its transformations through the centuries, from its early erection by Emperor Constantine and the massive reconstruction during the 16th and 17th century up to the architectural interventions in the ’40s.
Below the enormous dome of the church you’ll marvel at the sight of the impressive monumental canopy that marks St Peter’s tomb. Examining its overwhelming decor, you’ll discover amazing stories about its religious symbolism and detailed motifs.
St. Peter's Basilica
The Dome: Explore the tallest dome in the world and learn the stories of the famous architects that worked on the project such as Michelangelo and Bramante.
Inclusions
- 8 Points of Interest containing a total of 30 Stories
- Audio content with engaging original stories in English
- Virtual Self-guided Tour for the St. Peter’s Basilica with satellite & street view
- Equipment
- Live Guide
- Offline access
- Service animals allowed
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Wheelchair accessible
- Non-refundable once activated
- This is a virtual tour for the St. Peter's Basilica that you can take from the comfort of your home and feel like you were there
- No live guide or meeting point required
- You will receive an email with instructions on how to access your tour via a link. Check your spam folder as well
- No special equipment is needed (i.e. special glasses). However, earphones or headphones are highly recommended to enjoy the experience
- This product can be accessed from any web browser and requires internet access. The tour is available only online. The virtual tour doesn’t require a visit to the site/venue
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Additional Information
There is no meeting point. The virtual tour doesn’t require a visit to the site and it is designed to start at St. Peter’s square. After booking you will receive an email with the tour link and instructions, and in a couple of minutes, you will travel back in time and enjoy a virtual journey from the comfort of your couch!
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Ticket Redemption
TripAdvisor/Viator voucher is not your entry ticket for the site. This is a virtual tour to the St. Peter’s Basilica that gives you the opportunity to visit the attraction as if you were there and listen to its unique stories!
