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

Discover St Peter's with an expert guide

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Duration2 hrs

LocationRome

Languages6 tour languages

The experience

Discover St Peter's with an expert guide

Visit St. Peter's Square, the crown jewel of Vatican City, to learn about its architecture and the optical illusions envisioned by Bernini.

Your guide will point out the two 'secret' spots within the square's expanse and the artwork inside St. Peter's Basilica.

The tour guide will escort you through the Basilica's standout features, including the incredible Papal Altar nestled under Bernini's Baldachin.

Next, venture into the Papal Grottoes, the expansive crypt tucked beneath the Basilica and a sight not to be missed. Also, you get a chance to climb to the dome.

What’s included

Access to St. Peter's Basilica
Entry to the dome (via elevator)
Access to the Vatican Grottoes
Live guide
Guided tour
Headset to hear the guide

Not included

Skip-the-line entry
Entrance to Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel

Where to go

St. Peter's Basilica

Via del Mascherino 88

View meeting point mapLocal timezone: Europe/Rome

Before you book

Important visitor information

Must know

Entry to St. Peter's Basilica is free of charge. In peak times, you could wait in line for up to 25 minutes to enter.

Before purchase

The Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & Necropolis are not included

Knees & shoulders must be covered

No luggage allowed inside

How to use

Meet your guide at Via del Mascherino 88

Look for the green and pink Best in Rome Tour logo

Show your voucher to the guide

To access St. Peter's Basilica, please consider that from June to the end of August there could be long lines and the waiting time could be up to 30 minutes

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