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Rome St Peter’s Basilica Audio Tour

TourTruth score 6.9 out of 10

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2 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Rome, Italy
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Explore St Peter’s Basilica at your own pace with an English audio tour featuring stories of Michelangelo, Bernini, and Raphael.

About this tour

Explore St Peter’s Basilica on a self-guided audio tour that lets you set the pace, without joining a group. Over about 75 minutes, discover the stories behind this remarkable sacred space and hear about the contributions of Michelangelo, Bernini, and Raphael. The narration comes from Mike Corradi, author and producer of the A History of Italy podcast.

Download the VoiceMap app for Android or iOS, enter the unique code on your confirmation ticket, and follow the app’s directions to the starting point. GPS-triggered audio and turn-by-turn directions guide you along the route. Pause, restart, or linger at stops whenever you like; you can also use the virtual tour option from home. Audio, maps, and geodata are available offline, and your English tour access lasts a lifetime.

This Rome St Peter’s Basilica audio tour does not include entry to the Basilica, tickets, or entrance fees, so check current opening times and costs before you go. Bring your smartphone and headphones, then explore Rome St Peter’s Basilica at your own pace with stories that bring its art and history into focus.

Highlights

  • Explore St Peter’s Basilica at your own pace
  • Hear about Michelangelo, Bernini, and Raphael’s contributions
  • Listen to insights from author and podcast producer Mike Corradi
  • Pause, restart, or linger at stops whenever you like
  • Use the virtual tour option from home

What's included

Included

  • VoiceMap app for Android and iOS
  • Lifetime access to the tour in English
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

Not included

  • Food and drink
  • Smartphone and headphones
  • Transportation
  • Basilica tickets or entrance fees

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Important information

  • This self-guided walking tour does not include entry to the Basilica
  • Check online for entry fees and opening times
  • Install the VoiceMap app and enter the code on your confirmation ticket before arrival
  • Starting-point instructions are available in the app
  • Start, pause, or restart the tour at any time and complete it at your own pace

Frequently asked questions

Is entry to St Peter’s Basilica included?

No. Tickets and entrance fees are not included. Check online for current entry fees and opening times.

How do I start the audio tour?

Install the VoiceMap app and enter the code shown under “Before You Go” on your confirmation ticket. The app provides directions to the starting point.

Can I take the tour at my own pace?

Yes. Start, pause, or restart the tour whenever you like, and linger at stops as long as you wish.

How long does the tour take?

The tour takes about 75 minutes, though you can spend longer at stops.

What should I bring?

Bring a smartphone and headphones. The tour’s audio, maps, and geodata can be accessed offline.

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 3.00 from 2 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

How the score works and rating distribution in Rome
  • Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
  • Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 6.9.

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