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Best of Vatican Walking Tour: Hidden Gems and Secrets

By Rome Adventures
10 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is ฿455 per adult
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Overview

Rome is one of the world’s most captivating cities, and on our Vatican Walking Tour, you’ll see exactly why! This is where history and faith blend together in a way you won’t find anywhere else, and there’s no better time to experience it than in 2025, the Holy Year of the Jubilee. This Catholic tradition only comes around once every 50 years, making it the perfect opportunity to discover Rome’s most sacred sites.

Your expert guide will share stories of the pilgrims who journeyed to the Eternal City in search of a spiritual awakening. We’ll walk in their footsteps, uncovering the most important landmarks of Catholicism. Your guide will share fascinating stories that demonstrate how faith has shaped the city’s rich history.

You don’t have to be on a spiritual journey to enjoy this tour. Whether you’re a curious traveller or a history enthusiast, you’ll be amazed by the ancient Roman architecture and the unique chance to experience Rome during the Jubilee.

Activity location

  • Piazza di Pietra
    • Piazza di Pietra
    • 00186, Roma, Lazio, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • P.za di Pietra, 45
    • 45 Piazza di Pietra
    • 00186, Roma, Lazio, Italy

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Best of Vatican Walking Tour: Hidden Gems and Secrets
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 17:00
Price details
฿454.55 x 1 Adult฿454.55
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Price is ฿454.55
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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedA walking tour of the Vatican’s most sought after sites, lead by a local guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedEntry into Chiesa di Sant’Ignazio di Loyola and the Basilica di Santa Maria Sopra Minerva
  • What's includedWhat's includedRecommendations for navigating Rome during the Jubilee
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedWe won’t enter the Pantheon or St. Peter’s Basilica, but we’ll admire them from outside.

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • If you want to visit Saint Peter’s Basilica or the Sistine Chapel before or after the tour you must dress modestly, with knees and shoulders covered.

Activity itinerary

Piazza di Pietra
  • 15m
We’ll gather in this charming square, where you can take in a breathtaking view of the Temple of Hadrian, with its columns standing as a reminder of the marvel of ancient Roman architecture.
Chiesa di Sant'Ignazio di Loyola
  • 15m
Together, we'll step inside this stunning Baroque church, famous for its remarkable ceiling and intricate interior. Once inside, we’ll marvel at the grandeur of 17th-century religious art.
Basilica of Saint Mary of Minerva
  • 15m
As we step into the impressive Basilica di Santa Maria Sopra Minerva, we’ll encounter masterpieces, including Michelangelo’s “Christ the Redeemer” and the tomb of Saint Catherine of Siena.
Pantheon (Pass by)
We’ll stop at this famous dome-shaped monument and the best preserved Roman building in the world!
Piazza Navona
  • 15m
As we stroll through this ancient Roman stadium, we’ll take in the beauty of the Baroque fountains and gaze at the exterior of the Church of Sant’Agnese in Agone, a striking collaboration by Borromini and Bernini.
Via dei Coronari
  • 15m
Walking along Via dei Coronari, we’ll step into the footsteps of the pilgrims who once passed through here on their way to Saint Peter’s Basilica.
St. Angelo Bridge
  • 15m
We’ll cross this beautiful bridge, which originally served as the entrance to Hadrian’s mausoleum before becoming the main path for pilgrims on their way to Saint Peter’s Basilica.
Castel Sant'angelo (Pass by)
Here, your guide will share the fascinating history of Castel Sant'Angelo, a grand castle that’s been everything from a fortress and papal residence to a prison!
Piazza Pia Roma
  • 15m
We’ll wrap up the tour in Piazza Pia, a central meeting place for visitors on their way to Saint Peter’s Basilica.
St. Peter's Square (Pass by)
Once the tour is over you’ll be right near Saint Peter’s Square, where you can continue your journey should you wish. Get a closer look at the grand façade of Saint Peter’s Basilica, the heart of Catholicism built right over the tomb of Saint Peter himself.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESPiazza di Pietra
    • Piazza di Pietra
    • 00186, Roma, Lazio, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEP.za di Pietra, 45
    • 45 Piazza di Pietra
    • 00186, Roma, Lazio, Italy

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