Likely to Sell OutSt.Peter's Basilica: Guided Tour, Underground Tomb
Discover the history of St. Peter's Basilica on a guided tour. See the Bernini's Baldacchino and Michelangelo's Pietà. Head below ground to the Vatican Grottoes and see where St. Peter was buried.
About this tour
1. Meet your guide and set out on your express tour of St. Peter's Basilica. On your way, pass through St. Peter's Square, listening as your guide introduces you to the smallest country in the world, Vatican City. 2. Fast-Track Entry: Skip the long lines and head straight inside via the reserved entrance. 3. Guided Tour of St. Peter’s Basilica: Explore the stunning interior, including Michelangelo's Pietà, Bernini's Baldacchino, the grand mosaics, and much more. 4. Visit the Vatican Crypts: Descend into the papal tombs beneath the basilica, where popes have been laid to rest. 5. Tour concludes: Return to the basilica level; guests may choose to stay inside or explore further on their own. 6. From here you can also decide whether to the church again by yourself or purchase a ticket to climb the dome for panoramic views of the Eternal City.
1. Meet your guide and set out on your express tour of St. Peter's Basilica. On your way, pass through St. Peter's Square, listening as your guide introduces you to the smallest country in the world, Vatican City.
2. Fast-Track Entry: Skip the long lines and head straight inside via the reserved entrance.
3. Guided Tour of St. Peter’s Basilica: Explore the stunning interior, including Michelangelo's Pietà, Bernini's Baldacchino, the grand mosaics, and much more.
4. Visit the Vatican Crypts: Descend into the papal tombs beneath the basilica, where popes have been laid to rest.
5. Tour concludes: Return to the basilica level; guests may choose to stay inside or explore further on their own.
6. From here, you will have the opportunity to enter the church once more at your leisure and enjoy the included access to climb the dome, where breathtaking panoramic views over Rome — the Eternal City — await you.
Highlights
- Feel the spiritual atmosphere of St. Peter's Basilica on a guided tour
- Admire Michelangelo's Pietà and Bernini's statues in the Basilica
- Explore the Vatican Grottoes and see the tomb of St. Peter
- Learn about the history of the St.Peter church and its architectural grandeur
- Discover the papal tombs located below St. Peter's Basilica
What's included
- Guided tour of St. Peter's Basilica with Live Licensed guide.
- Access to Vatican Grottoes.
- View of Michelangelo's Pietà.
- View of Bernini's Baldacchino.
- View of the papal tombs.
- Reserved entrance.
- Access to St. Peter’s Square.
- Headsets to hear your guide clearly.
Not included
- Entry ticket to climb the dome.
- St.Peter's Dome ticket can be purchased directly inside the basilica.
- By Stairs-only access costs €8, while the elevator and stairs combination costs €10.
Itinerary
- 1
Meet at St. Peter's Square
Your guide meets you near the basilica entrance.
- 2
Basilica interior
See Michelangelo's Pietà, Bernini's baldachin, and the papal altar.
- 3
Vatican Grottoes (Underground)
Descend to the underground tombs of popes including John Paul II.
- 4
Dome climb
Climb to the top of Michelangelo's dome for panoramic views over Rome and the Vatican.
- 5
St. Peter's Square
End of tour with views from above.
Meeting point
Important information
- Please arrive 10 minutes before the tour starts
- Comfortable walking shoes recommended