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Rome: Guided Tour of St. Peter's Basilica, Grottoes & Square

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Enjoy a thorough guided experience in one of the most important sights in Italy. Choose either a private or a small-group tour and explore this art & architecture masterpiece with a passionate guide.

  • Free cancellation
    Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
  • Instant confirmation & Mobile tickets
    Receive your ticket right away. Use your phone or print your voucher.
  • Skip the line
    Get priority entry. (depends on selected option)
  • Private tour
    Avoid crowds with an exclusive experience. (depends on selected option)
  • Live guiding
    English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish (depends on selected option)
  • Duration
    1 hour
  • Includes
    • Professional art-historian guide
    • Guided tour of St. Peter's Basilica
    • The Vatican Museums
    • The Sistine Chapel
    • Skip-the-line service
    • Entrance ticket to the Dome
Highlights & Description

Highlights

  • Admire the Basilica's marble, ceilings, and mosaics
  • Take in the famous Pietà of Michelangelo
  • See St. Peter’s Tomb and the original Basilica walls
  • Enjoy detailed information from your professional guide
  • Choose between a small-group or private tour

Description

Start your tour in St. Peter's Square and be fascinated by its architectural secrets. Discover the optical illusions as were thought by its designer, Bernini. Enter the Basilica and be amazed by its magnificence. Marvel at the mosaics all around you and see why it took 150 years to rebuild.
Walk past renowned masterpieces of Renaissance and Neoclassical art with your expert guide. Stand in front of the harmonious 98.5-foot high canopy, and appreciate the expressive power and delicate beauty of Michelangelo's "Pietà".
Conclude your tour by descending to the underground grottoes to see St. Peter's tomb. Touch the ancient walls of the original 4th-century Basilica while you admire the work of the beautiful frescoes within.

PLEASE NOTE: In the event that the grottoes or certain areas of St. Peter’s Basilica are closed, your guide will adapt the itinerary by highlighting alternative sites and artworks within the basilica. As a result, the overall duration and quality of the tour will remain unchanged

Good to know before you go
  • Please provide the full names of all travellers when booking. Tickets are nominative, and failure to present a voucher with all travellers' full names may result in denied entry
  • Each traveller must present a valid passport or ID that matches the same name provided at the time of booking for a successful entry
  • Modest clothing is required to enter the Basilica (knees and shoulders should be covered)
  • Please note that this is not a skip-the-line tour
  • Please be aware that the lines to clear security checks at the entrance cannot be skipped and may take 15-120 minutes
  • The meeting point is outside the Basilica before entering St. Peter's square and the security checks
  • We might not be able to accommodate, refund or reschedule late arrivals
  • Strollers are not allowed in the Basilica: a luggage deposit is available
  • You will be required to pass through metal detectors at the entrance of the square
  • The climb to the Dome is not included. You can visit on your own after the tour (ticket costs 10Eur)
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Tour in English

Tour in Italian

Tour in Spanish

Tour in German

Tour in French

Tour in Portuguese

Tour in English FAST TRACK DIRECT ACCESS

Private Tour in English

Private Tour in Italian

Private Tour in Spanish

Private Tour in German

Private Tour in French

Private Tour in Portuguese

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the cancellation policy for this activity?
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
2. When will I receive the confirmation of my booking?
You will receive an email notification right after your successful payment. If you don't see it in your inbox, check your spam or junk mail folder. When the payment is completed you have the option to download your ticket directly.
3. What does the 'skip the line' ticket mean?
'Skip the line' tickets provide the fastest possible entry with no or very little queuing.
4. What is a private tour?
Private tours offer more advantages and benefits than regular tours. You will have your own private guide for the duration of the tour. You can also customize the itinerary to your specific interests and needs.
5. Are mobile tickets enough or do I have to print them?
Tickets don't need to be printed. You can show your ticket from your smartphone as a PDF.
  • Adults
    18-99 years
  • Children
    4-17 years
  • Infants
    0-3 years
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