Saint Peter's Vatican Basilica and Popes Tombs Skip-the-line Tour

Visit the grandest church in the world with a local expert guide. This 1.5 hour guided tour of Saint Peter's Basilica will take you to the heart of Catholicism; you will learn about the history of the Vatican and the Popes, lives and artworks of the great artists that gave their contribution in building the church. Facts and anecdotes, mysteries, secrets and important stories will be revealed to you during the tour. You will find the answer to the most popular questions about St. Peters' and more. Why was the church built on that location? What masterpieces are contained inside? What happens when a new Pope is elected? What great works were made by Michelangelo, Raphael, Bramante and other famous masters? What are the details of the dome? Please note that at the time of booking you can choose to add the visit to the Dome.