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Rome: St. Peter’s Basilica Tour with Vatican Grottoes

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Discover St. Peter’s Basilica with a guide and explore the Vatican Grottoes, home to St. Peter’s tomb and papal burial sites—an unforgettable journey into faith, art, and history.

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  • Audio guide
    English, French, Spanish (depends on selected option)
  • Live guiding
    Arabic, Bulgarian, Chinese, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Estonian, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hungarian, Irish, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Latvian, Lithuanian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Slovak, Slovenian, Spanish, Turkish (depends on selected option)
  • Duration
    1.5-2 hours
  • Includes
    • Guided tour of St. Peter’s Basilica
    • Access to the Vatican Grottoes
    • Visit to the tomb of St. Peter and papal burial sites
    • Expert, licensed guide
    • In-depth commentary on art, architecture, and history
    • Small group for a more personal experience
    • Clear meeting point instructions and on-site support
Highlights & Description

Highlights

  • Guided tour of St. Peter’s Basilica with an expert guide
  • Admire Michelangelo’s Pietà and Bernini’s Baldachin
  • Explore the Vatican Grottoes and papal tombs underground
  • Learn the history of the world’s largest Catholic church
  • See the tomb of St. Peter, the first pope

Description

Begin your journey in St. Peter’s Square, where your certified guide introduces the history of Vatican City and its role as the center of the Catholic Church. Enter St. Peter’s Basilica, the largest and most important church in the world, and admire its towering dome, Michelangelo’s Pietà, Bernini’s Baldachin, and breathtaking mosaics.

As you walk through this architectural masterpiece, your guide shares the stories of the popes, saints, and artists who shaped its legacy. Then descend into the Vatican Grottoes, the underground crypt beneath the basilica, where you’ll see the tomb of St. Peter and the burial sites of nearly 90 popes.

This guided tour of St. Peter’s Basilica and the Vatican Grottoes offers a deep, inspiring look into the art, faith, and history of Rome’s most sacred landmark—an essential experience for any visitor.

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Guided Tour St. Peter's Basilica, Underground (Spanish)

Guided Tour of St. Peter's Basilica, Underground (English)

Rome: Guided Tour of St.Peter's Basilica, Underground French

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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.
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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
    6-17 years
  • Infants
    0-5 years
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