The guided tour "Bernini and the Barberini in St. Peter's Basilica" offers visitors the opportunity to explore the bond between Gian Lorenzo Bernini and the Barberini family, protagonists of one of the most significant artistic seasons of Baroque Rome, through the works created inside St. Peter's Basilica during the pontificate of Pope Urban VIII.
The itinerary allows visitors to discover masterpieces such as the Baldachin, the Chair of St. Peter, the statue of St. Longinus and the Funerary Monument of Urban VIII, highlighting the artistic, symbolic and spiritual value of these works, conceived to express the greatness of the Church and the theological significance of the sacred spaces.
This tour is conceived as a continuation and further exploration of the exhibition "Bernini and the Barberini" at the Gallerie Nazionali di Arte Antica in the halls of Palazzo Barberini.
The visits are conducted by accredited guides of the Fabbrica di San Pietro, and take place in groups organized by language. The duration of the visit is approximately one hour.
It is recommended to wear appropriate clothing for the holy place.
Please note that, on the occasion of particular liturgical celebrations or extraordinary events, the Visits Office reserves the right to cancel, postpone, or reschedule the visit, providing timely notice to participants.
Payment for the ticket can only be made by credit card. No other payment methods, such as cash or bank transfer, are accepted.
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Full price: €18.00
Includes participation in the thematic guided tour "Bernini and the Barberini in St. Peter's Basilica" led by a guide authorized by the Fabbrica di San Pietro. -
Reduced price for holders of the "Bernini and the Barberini" exhibition ticket: €15.00
Reserved for visitors holding a ticket to the exhibition at Palazzo Barberini.
Please note: the "Bernini and the Barberini" exhibition admission ticket must be presented in person to obtain the indicated price.
Reductions apply to:
- Visitors holding a ticket to the "Bernini and the Barberini" exhibition at Palazzo Barberini
- Children and teenagers aged 7 to 17
- Parish groups, subject to a visit request on Parish letterhead
- School groups, subject to a visit request on School letterhead
- Validity period: 1 March to 30 June 2026
- Visiting days: Monday, Friday and Saturday
- Available times: 2:30 pm and 3:00 pm
- Times are set in accordance with the liturgical calendar of the Basilica and may be subject to changes on the occasion of celebrations or extraordinary events.