Baldacchino di San Pietro, di Bernini tours, things to do and tickets

Experience the magnificent St Peter’s Basilica on a tour led by a professional and friendly guide.

Start your journey near the heart of Vatican City at Borgo Santo Spirito 17 (Al San Michele), where you’ll meet your friendly guide who will escort you to the Basilica.

Take in 2000 years of history with delicate mosaics, elaborate architecture, papal tombs and intricate sculptures before ascending up to see Michelangelo’s cupola – the crowning dome. Keep an eye out for the chance to take a scenic snap from the very top of the eternal city.

Finish off your tour inside the Basilica, where you can chat with your guide or continue exploring the iconic site.

Discover the Vatican Museums on this guided tour with skip-the-line guaranteed. Visit St. Peter's Basilica and marvel at the works of Michelangelo and Bernini.

Begin your tour at the Vatican Museums, with their immense collection built by the Popes throughout the centuries and discover one of the world's most remarkable art collections.

See the Pio Clementino Hall, the Laocoon and Apollo Belvedere. Marvel at works by ancient cartographers in the Gallery of Maps and wander the Candelabra Gallery and the Gallery of Tapestries to see Flemish works by pupils of Raphael. Go inside the Sistine Chapel to see Michelangelo's legendary frescoes.

From the Museum, exit directly into St. Peter's Basilica, the most important Christian church in the world, where you will admire Michelangelo's masterpiece the Pietà and the impressive Baldachin Altar by Bernini.

The tour ends in St. Peter's Square, dominated by Michelangelo's imposing Cupola and surrounded by the famous Bernini's double Colonnade.

This no-wait access Vatican Museums tour includes all the must-see places of the Vatican Museums such as the Raphael's Rooms, the Gallery of the Maps, the Gallery of the Tapestry and the famous Sistine Chapel with Michelangelo's 'Last Judgement' and 'the Creation of Adam'. At the end of the tour your guide will take you to visit the largest Christian church in the world – St Peter's Basilica – and introduce you to the history of several artworks, including Michelangelo's La Pietà sculpture, Bernini's immense Baldachino, and much more!

Enjoy skip-the-line entry to what is arguably the most important and largest art collection in the world. For over five hundred years, popes commissioned works of art from the most talented painters and sculptors to enjoy at the Vatican amongst an elite circle of clerics, nobles, and scholars.

Walk in the footsteps of popes and Renaissance masters as you take in the Rooms of Raphael and the Sistine Chapel, from its commissioning to the finishing touches by none other than Michelangelo Buonarroti. With an expert guide, learn to discern between myth, fact, and popular Hollywood fiction regarding this epic work of art.

Gain fast-track access to St. Peter’s Basilica to view masterpieces by Michelangelo, Raphael, and Bernini, among others, before descending to the papal crypts below. We conclude on the portico with an overview of Bernini’s magnificent piazza (St. Peter’s Square), the central obelisk, and the renowned Swiss Guard.

See the Borghese Gallery with skip-the-line entry tickets and an optional audio guide. Embark on a journey into the past and see works by Caravaggio, Canova, and Bernini.

Visit the iconic Saint Peter's Basilica, located in the heart of the Vatican City.
The Basilica is free to enter, but if you want to unlock fascinating facts and stories about this historic landmark, then you can add this special digital audio guide to your itinerary.
The audio guide will lead you to all of the priceless works of art inside the Basilica, including masterpieces by renowned artists like Michelangelo and Bernini.
You will hear all about its captivating history, including how the Basilica was originally built upon the site believed to be the burial place of Saint Peter; one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ.
Complete your visit to St. Peter's Basilica with the Papal Tombs Audio Guide, enrich your tour with fascinating insights and comments as you uncover this historical remarkable site. 

Embark on this exclusive 4-hour tour of the Vatican Museums and its Hidden Gems for an unforgettable journey through art, history, and spirituality.
With your personal storyteller delight in the world's most celebrated masterpieces, including the iconic Sistine Chapel with its world-known frescos by Michelangelo and the fine Galleries, while also exploring the hidden, lesser-known chambers of the Pinacoteca, with exquisite works by Raphael, Leonardo da Vinci, and Caravaggio. For art enthusiasts, this is a rare opportunity that must not be missed.
Admire captivating architecture and a vast collection of classical sculptures, then seamlessly transition into St. Peter's Basilica without queues. Stand in awe of Michelangelo's Pieta and the Bernini canopy.
End your tour in the heart of Vatican City, St. Peter's Square, encircled by its iconic colonnades.

Enhance your experience and make it as smooth and comfortable by selecting our Luxury Option with pick-up and drop-off service.

Start your visit by meeting your tour guide outside of the gallery where you will receive a brief introduction to one of the most important museums in the Eternal City: Borghese Gallery and its enchanting surroundings, make the most of our reserved entry ticket and save precious time without waiting in the line.

Expect to be dazzled by works from Bernini's captivating 'Apollo and Daphne' to Caravaggio's 'St. Jerome' not to mention the infamous works by Raphael and Leonardo Da Vinci. This is an art haven not to be missed on your visit to Rome.

Enjoy a private tour of the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, and Saint Peter's Basilica with this skip-the-line guided tour to enjoy the best of the Vatican. The Vatican Museums offer a unique collection of art masterpieces. The itinerary is focused on the most important areas of the museum. Finally, arrive at the Sistine Chapel to see Michelangelo's masterpiece on the ceiling and in the extraordinary depiction of the Last Judgement. The Basilica of St. Peter, the biggest church in the world, will be the last stop on your visit. Today, the church is a treasure trove of precious works of art, such as the Pietà by Michelangelo and the Baldachin by Gian Lorenzo Bernini.

We will take you through different eras of ROMAN history, THE IMPERIAL ROME visiting monuments of great importance for humanity such as the ROMAN PANTON to which we will enter, THE RUINS OF THE DOMAINIAN FLAVIO STADIUM AND THE CASTILLO SAN ANGEL, the PAPAL GOLDEN TIME where we will show you the Roma RENACENTISTA-BARROCA with works by the great artists MIGUEL ANGEL BUONARROTI and GIAN LORENZO BERNINI, masterpieces such as the great SOURCE OF TREVI, the most famous SOURCE in the world, SOURCE OF THE TRITON, SOURCE OF THE FOUR RIVERS, SOURCE OF NEPTUNE, SOURCE OF MORO DE PLAZA NAVONA until you reach the great stop of LA PLAZA SAN PEDRO CATHOLICISM, leaving the VATICAN MUSEUMS.
On Sundays we will end with the papal blessing in the Angelus

Get the best Rome in limo private tours by locals, from the epic scenes that rocked the Colosseum to the incredible works of Michelangelo and Bernini commissioned by the Popes.

Top Tour of Italy, with professional english speaking driving guides and the latest comfortable a/c Mercedes vehicles, is specialized in realizing the tour you want and optimizing your time to make the experience one of a kind.

Explore the magnificent Borghese Gallery and Gardens on  this small-group (maximum of 6) tour. Visit the Villa Borghese Pinciana, home to the Borghese Gallery and its collection of  masterpieces by such artists as Bernini, Caravaggio, Canova, and Raphael. Your expert guide will provide you with interesting facts, secret stories, and anecdotes. Hear about the artists, their patrons, and their artwork. Stroll through the Borghese Gardens (self-guided) with is lush landscape and beautiful fountains following the museum.

IMPORTANT - From March 29th to June 30th, 2024 Borghese Gallery's 2nd floor is under restoration and can't be visited.

Walk in the footsteps of Roman emperors and citizens on a 2h 30min tour of Ancient Rome.
Your experience will start with the Roman Forum and will end with the Colosseum.
Walk along the Via sacra and immerse yourself in Roman history. The main path through the Roman Forum, the Via Sacra once sparkled with festivals and triumphal processions. End at the Temple, which houses the altar where Julius Caesar was cremated. Visitors from around the world still leave flowers and candles at the site to this day.

Before reaching the Colosseum, you can have a general overview of the Palatine Hill where legend has it Romulus founded the city of Rome. The hill looks down over the Roman Forum and the Circus Maximus chariot-racing circuit.

Once inside the Colosseum, your expert guide will teach you about the amphitheatre's bloody past, with tales of gladiators, mock sea battles, and executions.

The group will be composed max by 18 people.

Fully uncover the unimaginable Papal state with a guided tour of Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel. Choose from multiple starting times and join an insightful guide to enter the most comprehensive collections of artwork in the world. Appreciate the sculptures and paintings in the famous Pio Clementino and other museums. Take in the mastery of Michelangelo when gazing at the jaw-dropping ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. And finally and above all, lose yourself in the gigantic St Peter's Basilica while the guide will provide highlights outside a fascinating background of the outstanding masterpieces in the largest catholic church ever built.

• Enjoy saving hours of waiting time with an allocated entry for groups
• See the largest collection of arts including gems of Raphael, Bernini, and many more
• Hear stories behind the masterpieces from an expert guide
• Take glances at Michelangelo's legendary frescoes at the Sistine Chapel
• St Peter's Basilica Only passes

Explore the world's largest church to it's full potential - from the very top with views of the entire city, to the tombs below. In your small group of 6 people and your expert guide, you can truly experience the breathtaking basilica as you climb to the top of the dome to explore Michelangelo's masterpiece, and then to the ground level to enjoy the basilica itself with Baroque and Renaissance art from masters like Bernini, Michelangelo and more. Your tour will also include a visit below to the Papal tombs, where the tombs of Pope's from the centuries past lay to rest. This tour is limited to just 6 people to enhance your overall experience and providing a friendly environment with your guide.

Discover with us the oldest European public collection of antiquities created by Pope Sixtus IV at the end of the XV century!
At the beginning or at the end of your holiday, this Museum will help you to make all the pieces of the old roman history fit together and you can't miss the incredible view over the Roman Rorum from the Museum.

Some of the masterpieces of the Museum:
• Capitoline Square
• Main Courtyard (Colossus of Constantine)
• Main Staircase (panels of Marcus Aurelius and Hadrian)
• Room of Orazi and Curiazi & Room of the Captains (XVI Century frescoes, Bernini's and Algardi's masterpieces)
• Ancient Roman bronze sculptures
• Room of the She Wolf
• Medusa's Head (Bernini)
• Marcus Aurelius Exedra
• Archaeological Ruins of the ancient Capitoline Temple of Juppiter
• Collection of the Roman Horti (monumental gardens of noblemen)
• Tabularium (Roman Forum view)
• Low courtyard of the New Palace (Marforio Fountain)

The Borghese Gallery has the most impressive collection of art in Rome.

The greatest masters: Bernini, Raphael, Titian and Caravaggio are here. With the help of your guide you will understand the secrets of Bernini’s sculpture, who worked marble to the point of transparency; understand the symbolism of Titian’s art; the amazing novelty of Raphael’s compositions and the tragic events of Caravaggio’s life reflected in his works. An art historian knowledgable with the villa’s history and art content which dates back to 16C. Cardinal Scipione Borghese, will explain its greatness. Admire several statues by Gian Lorenzo Bernini, including Apollo and Daphne, David and Proserpine, a Canova sculpture of Pauline Bonaparte, Caravaggio, Titian, and Raphael before leaving the gallery to walk down to Piazza del Popolo. Head inside Santa Maria del Popolo to see 2 of Caravaggio’s famous works, the Crucifixion of St Peter and Conversion on the Way to Damascus. Enjoy this amazing tour.

Visit Galleria Borghese with this Exclusive Semi Private small group tour limited to 15 people. Book your visit to one of the most famous villas in Rome. Enjoy the possibility to enter without queuing. Open your eyes and be dazzled by the works of Caravaggio, Canova, Bernini, and Raphael.

During this tour you will be able to know the story behind the famous sculpture of Apollo and Daphne, you will be amazed by the wonderful works of Bernini, Canova and the most famous paintings by Caravaggio. Walk through the twenty rooms where you can admire the famous painting of "Young Sick Bacchus" by Caravaggio or the Boy with a Basket of Fruit.

Let yourself be enchanted by the works of Gian Lorenzo Bernini, which comprise a significant percentage of his output of secular sculpture, starting with early works such as the Goat Amalthea with Infant Jupiter and Faun to his dynamic Rape of Proserpine, or the iconic Apollo and Daphne which are considered seminal works of baroque sculpture

- Experience the charm of Rome's artistic treasure - The Borghese Gallery
- Exclusive skip-the-line access to a world-renowned art collection
- Marvel at masterpieces by Bernini, Caravaggio, Canova, and Raphael
- Immerse in the rich history of the Borghese family and their artistic patronage
- Intimate small-group tour ensuring personal attention and enriched experience

Discover the iconic castle and retrace the history of its ancient fortress before letting yourself be captivated by a beatiful view of the Eternal City from its terrace. Admire the multi-layered structure and its fortress that serve as the mausoleum of the Roman emperor, Hadrian and his family. Get amazed with the extraordinary masterpiece of the scupltor Bernini, Ponte degli Angeli, along the Castle's historic bridge. Learn more from our English speaking Host who will lead you up the terrace for a panoramic express tour.