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

Learn about iconic sculptures and visit underground grottoes

★ 4.3 · 25 ratings2 hrs
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A grand domed building with illuminated facade at dusk, featuring a central obelisk and people in the foreground.
An interior view of an ornate dome and columns, decorated with intricate patterns, paintings, and golden details.
Intricate interior of a grand cathedral featuring ornate gold details, tall columns, and a decorative dome ceiling.
Ornate interior of a grand building with arches, columns, statues, and intricate ceiling details, with a person walking.
Ornate religious altar with a golden sunburst, angels, and figures, centered by a cross and a stained-glass window.
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Duration2 hrs
LocationRome
AccessibilityWheelchair accessible
Languages3 tour languages

Venue hours

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St. Peter's Basilica

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The experience

Learn about iconic sculptures and visit underground grottoes

Join a guided tour to enter St. Peter's Basilica through an exclusive entrance and visit iconic artworks, including Michelangelo's *Pietà* and Bernini's *Baldachin*.

Continue to the Vatican Grottoes, the sacred area beneath the Basilica, where numerous popes are buried.

Conclude the visit in the renowned St. Peter's Square, a place blending history and architecture.

What’s included

  • Skip-the-line access to St. Peter’s Basilica
  • Entry ticket to St. Peter’s Dome
  • Access to the Vatican Grottoes
  • Live guide
  • Guided tour
  • Headset to hear the guide

Not included

  • Hotel transfers
  • Food and drinks

Where to go

St. Peter's Basilica

Piazza del Risorgimento

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Before you book

Important visitor information

Must know

Shoulders and knees must be covered to enter the basilica.

How to use

Show your smartphone voucher to the staff at the meeting point (Bar L'Ottagono), look for Italia Explorer flags.

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