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

Explore St. Peter's Basilica with a local expert guide

★ 4.6 · 143 ratings1 hr 30 min

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Duration1 hr 30 min

LocationRome

Languages5 tour languages

The experience

Explore St. Peter's Basilica with a local expert guide

Explore the Vatican City, a remarkable citadel with the world's renowned square, St. Peter's Square. Admire the ancient Egyptian obelisk reaching towards the heavens.

Take a fascinating trip through this architectural wonder, appreciating its intricate designs. Uncover visual illusions crafted by Bernini and discover hidden gems within the square.

Enter the Basilica and be amazed by the spectacular artwork adorning its vast interiors. A savvy guide reveals standout features, including the Papal Altar beneath Bernini's *Baldachin* and Michelangelo's timeless masterpiece, *La Pietà*.

The adventure continues with a visit to the mysterious Papal Grottoes, the extensive crypt beneath St. Peter's Basilica.

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

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

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

Knees and shoulders must be covered

How to use

Meet the guide at Via del Mascherino, 88, 00193 Roma.

Look for the green and pink "Best in Rome Tour" logo

Show your smartphone 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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