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

Discover St. Peter's Basilica, see the tombs, ascend the dome for epic views

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Sculpture of St. Sebastian inside St. Peter's Basilica

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Duration2 hrs

LocationRome

The experience

Discover St. Peter's Basilica, see the tombs, ascend the dome for epic views

Visit St. Peter's Basilica, the central hub of the Catholic Church. Prepare to be impressed by its grandeur as a knowledgeable guide shares stories about its history, artistry, and symbolism.

During the guided tour, visitors will see how the Basilica evolved from early Christian times to the Renaissance and Baroque periods. The tour also includes a visit to the Grottoes, where many Popes, including Saint Peter, are buried.

If selected, you can even climb the golden dome of the Basilica for sweeping views of Vatican City below.

What’s included

Access to St. Peter's Basilica
Access to the Vatican Grottoes
Entry ticket to St. Peter’s Dome (if selected)
Live guide
Guided tour

Not included

Entry to Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
Guided tour of the dome
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks

Where to go

St. Peter's Basilica

Via di Porta Angelica, 69

View meeting point mapLocal timezone: Europe/Rome

Before you book

Important visitor information

Must know

Dress code enforced. Shoulders and knees must be covered

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

How to use

Please arrive at the meeting point at least 30 minutes before the start of the tour

Look for your guide wearing a purple shirt/jacket with the "Crown Tours" logo at the meeting point

Show your smartphone ticket to the guide at the meeting point

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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