St. Peter's Basilica: Self-Guided Audio Tour

Highlights

• Self-Guided Exploration
• Artistic Contributions
• Complete Flexibility

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   St. Peter's Basilica

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   One of the world’s most recognisable churches, St Peter’s Basilica is a jewel in Rome’s Renaissance crown. On this walking tour, you’ll discover the rich history of the basilica.

2. 2

   St. Peter's Square

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   From outside on St Peter’s Square, I’ll point out awe-inspiring architectural features like Bernini’s massive colonnade, and an imposing staircase framed by St Peter and Paul statues.

3. 3

   Baldacchino di San Pietro, Di Bernini

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   Starting with its architecture and ending with one of its best-known features, the sculpted bronze Baldacchino Canopy, designed by master sculptor Gian Lorenzo Bernini.

4. 4

   Stop 4

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   Take in Michelangelo’s Pietà, the unmistakable sculpture depicting the Virgin Mary cradling the lifeless body of Jesus

Before you go

Location