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St. Peter’s Basilica and Vatican Grottoes Tour

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About the activity

Explore St. Peter’s Basilica and the Vatican Grottoes on a guided group tour. Discover the art, history, and spiritual significance of one of the most iconic churches in the world.

  • Free cancellation
    Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
  • Instant confirmation & Mobile tickets
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  • Live guiding
    English, Italian
  • Duration
    1.5 hours
  • Includes
    • Professional guide
    • Access to the Vatican Grottoes
    • Headsets and radio
    • Dome climb
Highlights & Description

Highlights

  • Feel the reverence of the Vatican Grottoes, home to papal tombs
  • Marvel at Michelangelo’s Pietà and Bernini’s Baldachin in the Basilica
  • Learn about the history and significance of St. Peter’s Basilica
  • Stay inside the Basilica after the tour to explore at your own pace
  • Option to climb St. Peter’s Dome with tickets available on site

Description

Begin your experience just outside St. Peter’s Square, where your licensed guide will welcome you and introduce the history of the Vatican and the Basilica.

Before entering St. Peter’s Basilica, all visitors must pass through mandatory security checks required by Vatican authorities. Please note that waiting times can vary significantly depending on the day and crowd levels. The wait may take as little as 10 minutes or, during busy periods, more than an hour. Unfortunately, this is beyond our control and applies to all visitors entering the Vatican.

Once inside, discover the extraordinary beauty of St. Peter’s Basilica, one of the most iconic churches in the world. Admire masterpieces such as Michelangelo’s Pietà and Bernini’s Baldachin while learning about the artists, popes, and historical events that shaped this remarkable place.

Continue your visit in the Vatican Grottoes, located beneath the Basilica. This sacred underground area houses the tombs of many popes and important figures of the Church, including the site traditionally associated with the tomb of Saint Peter.

After the guided tour, you may remain inside the Basilica to explore further at your own pace.

Visitors who wish to climb the Dome of St. Peter’s Basilica can purchase tickets directly on site after the tour.

Good to know before you go
  • Tour ends inside the Basilica, allowing you to stay longer at your own pace
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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
    17-99 years
  • Youth
    8-16 years
  • Children
    0-7 years
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