From Vatican walls to St. Peter’s Square — museums, bridges, basilicas, and the secrets of popes. A self-guided audio walking tour with GPS and local tips.
Admissions not included.
Your purchase is for 30-day access to our self-guided tour. Tickets or entry fees
for museums, historic sites, and other attractions are sold separately.
Walk Vatican City and its approaches. From fortified walls and pilgrim lanes to the grand stage of St. Peter’s, this route ties together basilicas, bridges, and papal strongholds. Hear the stories etched in marble and brick, and see how devotion and power shaped the Vatican’s skyline. Start anywhere, set your pace, and follow the paths of pilgrims and popes.
Highlights
Piazza del Risorgimento — a modern square with echoes of vanished streets and bold 19th century plans.
Vatican Walls — towering fortifications; stories of sieges, escapes, and centuries of papal defense.
Vatican Museums Entrance — gateway to immense collections; the tales of pilgrims and treasures begin here.
St. Peter’s Square — Bernini’s embrace of columns; ceremonies, conclaves, and stories that ripple through the ages.
St. Peter’s Basilica — Rome’s great church; relics, rituals, and the whispers of devotion embedded in its stones.
St. Peter’s Dome Viewpoint — Michelangelo’s masterpiece; ambition, perilous climbs, and breathtaking views above the city.
Via Borgo Pio — a pilgrim’s lane; taverns, shops, and stories of travelers who paused here before reaching the shrine.
Castel Sant’Angelo — fortress and tomb; legends of emperors, popes, and angelic visions hover around its walls.
Ponte Sant’Angelo — bridge of statues; tales of pilgrims crossing, guarded by angels carved in marble.
Via della Conciliazione — wide processional avenue; triumphal marches, politics, and stories of how a city was reshaped.
Cinematic Vatican Photo Spot — the classic postcard view; where modern snapshots echo centuries of spectacle.
All this, plus additional "hidden gems," expertly brought to life through our virtual guides....with rich, vivid history, local stories, and unmatched knowledge you will not find elsewhere. Even better, no tipping required!
Tour area: Rome – Vatican Treasures to St. Peter’s Secrets
Distance: ~2 miles (3.2 km) • Time: 2–3 hours • Stops: 11+ • Terrain: Mostly flat with some cobblestones
Shaded area = approximate tour area
What you’ll experience
GPS location tracking — see your current location on the map.
Virtual Tour Guides — Detailed narration at each stop & answers to common questions.
Vast local knowledge — history, legends, and insider spots.
Local weather updates — stay prepared as you explore outdoors.
A “Free Roaming” adventure — start anywhere, wander at your pace.
What exactly unlocks when I buy?
You’ll get the full tour map with hot-air balloon markers (our map pins), our suggested walking path for orientation, detailed stories and site info, narration, and tons of local tips. Your purchase gives you unlimited access for 30 days via a private link. It runs right in your mobile browser — no installs, no storage — just open and go.
How do I start the tour?
Open your private tour link on your phone. On the map, tap the compass to center on your current location (one-time locate). If you’d like the map center to follow you as you walk, turn on GPS Auto-Location in Settings (optional). Now knowing where YOU are, visit any stop you like, in any order, at any pace — you’re in complete control.
How does a SmartWalkTour differ from a traditional tour?
It’s your pace, your path. No buses or group schedules. No tour guide tipping. Explore freely with on-map markers, narration, and an optional suggested path for big-picture orientation. Pause for a café, browse a shop, and pick up where you left off anytime — your guide is always in your pocket.
Screenshots from an actual tour. (Key West example)
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Multiple tour stopping points. Start at any one, then tap the hot air balloon for detailed tour guide information.Virtual tour guides share rich stories at every stop, with Q&A and helpful links.Always know the local weather and plan your walk comfortably.Discover more tours nearby—walkable options to keep exploring.Four map styles, live GPS, and a suggested path you can toggle on/off.Helpful information is built in, plus links for even more detail.In app tips, FAQs, Local festivals and events. Maps show a wealth of detail, with public restroom locations.Direct links to attractions for hours, tickets, and more.
