St. Peter's Basilica & Vatican Grottoes: Guided Tour

Enjoy a captivating tour around one of the most impressive sights in Rome

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Duration1 hr 20 min

LocationRome

AccessibilityWheelchair accessible

Languages6 tour languages

The experience

Enjoy a captivating tour around one of the most impressive sights in Rome

Take a journey through the captivating architectural wonder of St. Peter's Square and uncover the grand optical illusions crafted by the renowned designer, Bernini.

Step inside the iconic Basilica and be astounded by its grandiose magnificence. Admire the exquisite mosaics that adorn the walls and see why it took 150 years to rebuild!

Explore the captivating masterpieces of Renaissance and Neoclassic art with your personal guide, and appreciate the resplendent 30-meter high canopy. Be amazed by the expressive power and ethereal beauty of Michelangelo's renowned _Pietà_.

Descend into the underground grottoes and see St. Peter's tomb. Touch the ancient walls of the original 4th-century basilica and admire the beautiful frescoes.

What’s included

Access to St. Peter's Basilica
Access to the Vatican Grottoes
Live guide
Guided tour
Headset to hear the guide

Not included

Access to the Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel
Skip-the-line service
Guided tour of St Peter's dome

Where to go

St. Peter's Basilica

5 Largo del Colonnato

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Before you book

Important visitor information

Must know

Not wheelchair-accessible

Tour subject to weather and liturgical events

Entry to St. Peter’s Basilica is free of charge; however, please note that the security check lines at the entrance cannot be skipped and may take between 15 and 120 minutes

Before purchase

Part of the line for the security check may be under the sun. Please consider bringing a hat, sunscreen, and water

Strollers are not allowed inside the Basilica

Pets are not allowed

How to use

Meet your guide in Largo del Colonnato nr. 5, outside the Basilica and outside the Square of St. Peter's, before entering the security checks

Look for a member of staff holding a yellow label with TOURIKS

Do not go through the metal detectors before meeting the guide

Bring your own wired headphones (just in case)

To access St. Peter's Basilica, please consider that from June to the end of August there could be long lines

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). The overall duration and quality of the tour will remain unchanged.

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