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St. Peter's Basilica, Square & Papal Grottoes: Afternoon Guided Tour

Enjoy a captivating tour around one of the most impressive sights in Rome

Provider:
Ande Srl
Registered address: Via di S. Giovanni in Laterano 132, 00184, Rome, IT
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Duration: 1h 20mins
Max group size: 25
Wheelchair accessible
Instant ticket delivery
Live guide: English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish
Smartphone tickets accepted

What's included

Guided tour of St.Peter's Basilica, Square and Papal Grottoes
Headset so that you can always hear your guide
Free time after the tour to explore St. Peter's Basilica at your own leisure

What's not included

Access to the Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel
Skip-the-line service
Guided tour of St Peter's dome

Important information

* Not wheelchair-accessible * Tour subject to weather and liturgical events * The security checks at the entrance of the square might take 15-90 minutes * Skip-the-line service NOT included

Meeting point

5 Largo del Colonnato, 00193, Rome

  • Explore The Vatican's stunning triumph of architecture and art with a professional guide
  • Enjoy detailed information and marvel at the Basilica'a marbles, mosaics, and golden ceilings
  • See St. Peter's tomb and take in the beauty of Michelangelo's iconic Pietà

Take a journey through the captivating architectural wonder of St. Peter's Square and uncover the grand optical illusions crafted by the renowned designer, Bernini.

Step inside the iconic Basilica and be astounded by its grandiose magnificence. Admire the exquisite mosaics that adorn the walls and see why it took 150 years to rebuild!

Explore the captivating masterpieces of Renaissance and Neoclassic art with your personal guide, and appreciate the resplendent 30-meter high canopy. Be amazed by the expressive power and ethereal beauty of Michelangelo's renowned Pietà.

Descend into the underground grottoes and see St. Peter's tomb. Touch the ancient walls of the original 4th-century basilica and admire the beautiful frescoes.

  • Meet your guide in Largo del Colonnato nr. 5. It is outside the Basilica and outside the Square of St. Peter's, before entering the security checks
  • Look for a member of staff holding a yellow label with TOURIKS written on it
  • Do not go through the metal detectors before meeting the guide
  • Bring your own wired headphones (just in case)
  • Cancellation is possible until 24 hours before your visit.
  • Rescheduling is possible until 24 hours before your visit.

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Charlene,  Belgium Belgium
14 Feb 2024
Excellent
Francesca was a great guide. She was very passionate about telling us the history behind everything. Every question we asked she could answer with ease. She was super friendly and helpful with...
Francesca was a great guide. She was very passionate about telling us the history behind everything. Every question we asked she could answer with ease. She was super friendly and helpful with other recommendations
St. Peter's Basilica, Square & Papal Grottoes: Afternoon Guided Tour
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Biljana,  Macedonia Macedonia
14 Apr 2024
Excellent
Wonderful experience , mainly due to the best guide Laura. She was so enthusiastic and knowledgeable, she kept our focus and interest during the whole tour,
St. Peter's Basilica, Square & Papal Grottoes: Afternoon Guided Tour
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Jackie,  United Kingdom United Kingdom
20 Apr 2024
Excellent
Really informative, I've been to the Vatican before but got much more out Of the experience with a guide. Queue for security is long!
St. Peter's Basilica, Square & Papal Grottoes: Afternoon Guided Tour

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