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St. Peter's Basilica Experience & Underground Guided Tour

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Duration

1 hr

Guided tour

    • Discover St. Peter’s Basilica and Square with a licensed guide, including the famed Pietà and underground papal tombs.
    • Marvel at Michelangelo’s Pietà, golden ceilings, Bernini’s statues, and intricate mosaics up close.
    • Descend into the Vatican Grottoes to see the tomb of St. Peter and 90 popes beneath the basilica.
    • Learn fascinating stories about Vatican City, the world’s smallest country, as you explore its spiritual heart.
    • After your tour, revisit the basilica or opt to climb the dome for panoramic city views (dome climb not included).
    • St. Peter's Basilica visit
    • St. Peter's Square visit
    • Pietà of Bernini
    • Underground Papal Tombs
    • English-speaking licensed guide (option based)
    • French-speaking licensed guide (option based)
    • Spanish-speaking licensed guide (option based)
    • Vatican Museums
    • Sistine Chapel
    • Climb to the Dome
  • These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

  • Join a guided tour of St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome. Learn about the history of the church and get introduced to Vatican City, the smallest country in the world.

    Discover the highlights of St. Peter's Basilica, the spiritual heart of Christianity, on a Private Guided tour in Rome.

    Admire the golden plated ceiling, optical illusions, Michelangelo’s Pietà, Bernini’s statues, and incredible mosaics. After a thorough tour of the church, head underground to the Vatican Grottoes.

    See the tomb of St. Peter, the final resting place of 90 popes, and the remaining columns from Constantine’s original basilica. Finish the tour at a charming fountain with drinkable water.

    Finally, return inside the church and revisit what you saw, or climb the dome of the Basilica and soak in panoramic views of the Eternal City.

  • What's not allowed

    • Infants must not sit on laps during the tour.

    Accessibility

    • The experience is wheelchair accessible, and strollers or prams are also permitted throughout the tour.

    Additional information

    • Infant seats are not available for this experience.
    • Animals or pets are allowed on the tour.
    • Public transportation is available nearby, making it convenient to reach the meeting point.
    • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
    • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
    • Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.

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