Title: St. Peter's Square in Vatican - Tours and Activities | Expedia.ca [St. Peter's Square Hotels](https://expedia.ca/St-Peters-Square-Hotels.0-l508634-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[St. Peter's Square Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-St-Peters-Square.d508634.Car-Rental-Guide)[Vatican Vacations](https://expedia.ca/Vatican.d6046253.Destination-Travel-Guides) # St. Peter's Square Tours and Activities ![Piazza San Pietro which includes a square or plaza, heritage architecture and château or palace](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/508634/0a5d53d2-964a-4716-8468-3302ff5fae6c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Piazza San Pietro which includes a square or plaza, heritage architecture and château or palace](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/508634/0a5d53d2-964a-4716-8468-3302ff5fae6c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![St. Peter\'s Square which includes heritage elements and a statue or sculpture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/508634/a9ab6063-e5d2-4cc3-81ab-35ff335fe5d7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Piazza San Pietro showing a city, a statue or sculpture and a square or plaza](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/508634/dfaa1ff0-ee1b-47f7-9829-95e98dc1f135.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Piazza San Pietro featuring a city, a monument and a square or plaza](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6074144/850aad06-b08d-4e53-bfd3-c527843765f0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit St. Peter's Square Activities Reviews --- --- #### The open-air heart of the Catholic world, Piazza San Pietro is at the pinnacle of religious architecture, especially as the sun sets. There’s only one way you should approach the Piazza San Pietro: head directly up the Via della Conciliazione to come face-to-face with the majestic dome of St. Peter’s Basilica. Once you are standing in the piazza, better known as St. Peter’s Square, you will be in no doubt that you are at the very centre of the smallest state in the world. The piazza as it is today is the work of Gian Lorenzo Bernini. The Baroque architect was appointed in the mid-17th century to create a space that would allow the greatest number of people to see the pope as he made public addresses from the Vatican Palace. Every Easter Day, the Piazza San Pietro is still thronged by pilgrims who turn out to witness the pope deliver his annual message. In reality, there is rarely a quiet day at the piazza.The key is to take your time to pick out the points of interest you wish to see. Positioned right at the core of the piazza is the Egyptian obelisk, more than 82-feet (25-metre) tall and crafted out of red granite. It’s claimed that the obelisk was moved by Caligula in the year 37 from Alexandria to the Circus of Nero, a brutal theatre of death games and crucifixions, which stood on the current site of the piazza. This is also the spot where St. Peter’s life ended at the hands of the Romans. There’s a striking painting of his martyrdom by Caravaggio in the Cerasi Chapel. Forming the elliptical shape of the piazza are the towering, four-deep colonnades, which are ingeniously positioned to create an optical illusion. Looking just above the colonnades, you will see a multitude of statues, a collection of saintly figures including St. John the Baptist and Christ the Redeemer. St. Peter himself occupies a position to the right-hand side of the steps leading to the basilica, and was sculpted by Giuseppe De Fabris. He is faced on the other side by St. Paul.St. Peter's Square is in central Rome. You can walk there from the city centre the most direct route is to cross the Tiber and walk straight up Via della Conciliazione. The Metro train station Ottaviano is a short walk away along Via Ottaviano. ## Plan a trip to see St. Peter's Square Price found within the past 48 hours. Click for updated prices. ![JC Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4630000/4620700/4620668/99289acc_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### JC Hotel Fonte Ostiense CA $1,481 per person Apr 11 - Apr 17 found 1 day ago Roundtrip non-stop flight included Montreal (YUL) to Rome (FCO) 8/10 Very Good! (133 reviews) ![Albergo Etico Roma](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33130000/33120500/33120475/6b9ee00e_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Albergo Etico Roma Flaminio CA $1,842 per person Apr 11 - Apr 17 found 1 day ago Roundtrip non-stop flight included Montreal (YUL) to Rome (FCO) 9.6/10 Exceptional! 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reviews Free cancellation available CA $56 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/papal-audience-with-pope-leo-xiv-vatican-blessing-tour.a166516.activity-details?&rid=508634&location=St.+Peter%27s+Square&swp=off) ![Rome: Colosseum Arena, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill Tickets](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50005920/e10a97ef-450b-48b5-8c57-6e6315ff52f5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Rome: Colosseum Arena, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill Tickets 4h 7.4/10 3 reviews CA $83 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/rome-colosseum-tickets.a50005920.activity-details?&rid=508634&location=St.+Peter%27s+Square&swp=off) ![Rome: Best of Rome Pass](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/500358/c70a5bbe-388f-4e0f-8419-537215ef47e3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Rome: Best of Rome Pass 3d 7.2/10 36 reviews CA $169 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/best-of-rome-pass-all-access-pass-with-reserved-entrance.a500358.activity-details?&rid=508634&location=St.+Peter%27s+Square&swp=off) ![Arena of Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill with Multimedia Video](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44938942/29c8e2c5-94d4-4312-9fec-16c04a28cb1a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Arena of Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill with Multimedia Video 4h 8/10 1 review CA $77 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/colosseum-with-arena-skip-the-line-entrance.a44938942.activity-details?&rid=508634&location=St.+Peter%27s+Square&swp=off) ![Pantheon Skip the line Ticket with audioguide App](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49601980/a79926dd-2811-4774-a04e-43c815ba52af.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Pantheon Skip the line Ticket with audioguide App 1h 7/10 2 reviews Free cancellation available CA $19 includes taxes & fees per adult 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[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/breakfast-in-the-vatican-museums.a47280924.activity-details?&rid=508634&location=St.+Peter%27s+Square&swp=off) ![Reserved entrance: Vatican Museums Tickets with Hosted Entry](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/500360/b5cf98dc-7f60-4909-a877-fb3e58718a86.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Reserved entrance: Vatican Museums Tickets with Hosted Entry 3h 7.6/10 24 reviews CA $87 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/reserved-entrance-vatican-museums-tickets-with-hosted-entry.a500360.activity-details?&rid=508634&location=St.+Peter%27s+Square&swp=off) ### Holiday & seasonal tours [See all 14 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=508634&location=St.+Peter%27s+Square&filter.categories=HolidaySeasonalTours) ![Rome: QC Termeroma Spa Admission Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48247399/4c53bbdc-c39a-45bb-946a-5f5b41643966.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Rome: QC 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fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/rome-pre-post-cruise-transfer-plus-tours-of-rome.a50471652.activity-details?&rid=508634&location=St.+Peter%27s+Square&swp=off) ## Reviews of St. Peter's Square 4.4 Top destination 5 - Excellent 102 4 - Good 57 3 - Okay 19 2 - Disappointing 2 1 - Terrible 0 ### 5/5 - Excellent Verified traveller The new sculpture, Angels Unawares, is a must see. ### 5/5 - Excellent Verified traveller Its beautiful, but if you are there during the midday it is hot! GO early. ### 5/5 - Excellent Grant There is just a special feeling in places like this. So impressive ### 4/5 - Good Verified traveller If you can skip the line, do it! ### 4/5 - Good Verified traveller Massive crowds. We didn't tour inside but worth seeing the scale of the Vatican City. ### 4/5 - Good Verified traveller Massive crowds. Didn't go into the Vatican museums or Sistine Chapel but worth the trip to see the scale of it all. ### Popular places to visit ![The Apostolic Palace](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6116026/2cb5fde0-9423-488d-8ef5-7211819e06f0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Apostolic Palace After visiting Apostolic Palace, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Vatican City. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the notable monuments in this vibrant area. 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