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A crowd outside St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City with an obelisk, colonnade, and clear blue sky in the background.
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Saint Peter's Square

A Place of Splendor and Devotion: Saint Peter's Square, Vatican City

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Damon,  United Kingdom United Kingdom
03 Dec 2025
Excellent
Our guide, Andrea, was very passionate, and that clearly showed in her enthusiasm for the tour. Highly recommend if you want to learn about the history of the Vatican City.
Thank you!
Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Basilica: Guided Tour
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Olivia,  Portugal Portugal
30 Nov 2025
Excellent
Well organized, detailed and the guide was great. Recommended to everyone who wants to get an overall experience at the Vatican Museum's.
Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Basilica: Guided Tour
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Rebeka,  United States United States
04 Dec 2025
Poor
This tour was sold as starting at 0730 - prior to when the Vatican museums open so you can get an early start. We met at 0730 but didn't go to get in line for the museums until 0800.
Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel: Small Group Guided Tour

About: Saint Peter's Square

Welcome to Saint Peter's Square, a majestic centerpiece of Vatican City in Rome. Designed by renowned artists, including Gian Lorenzo Bernini, the square exudes grandeur, spirituality, and artistic beauty. Greeted by imposing columns and statues lining the colonnade, you'll feel a harmonious and welcoming embrace. The magnificent Saint Peter's Basilica stands in the center, with its iconic dome towering above. Its expansive design accommodates large gatherings and papal ceremonies, drawing pilgrims and visitors from worldwide. Admire the splendid obelisk at the center, a symbol of Vatican City's historical connections. Serving as the entrance to Saint Peter's Basilica, one of Christianity's holiest sites, the square holds great significance. Attend a papal audience, partake in religious ceremonies, or simply marvel at its splendor—the experience blends art, faith, and history profoundly.
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