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Self-guided Virtual Tour of St. Peter’s Basilica: The Holiest Site of Rome
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1 to 2 Hours
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Overview
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.
What's Included
- 15 Points of Interest containing a total of 59 Stories
- Audio content with engaging original stories in English
- Virtual Self-guided Tour for the St. Peter’s Basilica with satellite & street view
- Live Guide
- Offline access
- Equipment
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
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 making your reservation, you will receive the instructions and link to connect to the virtual tour.
End Point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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.
10 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
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.
8 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
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.
10 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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
Operated by Clio Muse Tours
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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