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Rome: St. Peter's Basilica Express Guided Tour

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Discover one of Rome's top sights on a tour of St. Peter's Basilica. Learn interesting facts about late Renaissance church and descend into the heart of its foundations to explore the Vatican Tombs.

  • Free cancellation
    Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
  • Instant confirmation & Mobile tickets
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  • Audio guide
    Spanish
  • Live guiding
    Spanish
  • Duration
    2 hours
  • Includes
    • Tour of St. Peter's Square
    • Tour of St, Peter's Basilica
    • Tour of Vatican Grottoes
    • Guided Tour
    • Ticket to climb the dome €10 per person, available for purchase at the Basilica
Highlights & Description

Highlights

  • Marvel at St. Peter's Basilica, a masterpiece of Renaissance architecture
  • Learn about the world's largest Catholic church and the artworks housed here
  • See the intricate mosaics that line the interior of the Basilica's large dome
  • Head below ground to the Vatican Grottoes and see where St. Peter was buried
  • Enjoy the freedom to explore on your own after this express tour of the Basilica

Description

Meet your guide and set out on your express tour of St. Peter's Basilica. On your way, pass through St. Peter's Square, listening as your guide introduces you to the smallest country in the world, Vatican City.

Enter the Basilica after passing through a security check and discover the ancient treasures housed here. Learn about the history of the church and see Michelangelo's Pietà, Bernini's statues, and the incredible mosaics that adorn the great dome.

Next, follow your guide as you head below ground and enter the Vatican Grottoes. Discover the papal tombs located below St. Peter's Basilica as well as the tomb of St. Peter.

Your express tour comes to an end next to a nearby fountain with drinkable water. From here you can decide whether to revisit the church or purchase a ticket to climb the dome for panoramic views of Rome.

Good to know before you go
  • Everyone entering the basilica must pass through the security check that can take anywhere between 10 - 50 minutes, depending on the season and events
  • Vatican City imposes a dress code for entry into the Basilica, which requires covered shoulders and knees
  • If the tour is canceled, you will be offered a tour on an alternative date or a full refund
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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. 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
    5-17 years
  • Infants
    0-4 years
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