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

Discover the wonders of St. Peter’s Square and Basilica on a guided walking tour

Opening hours

St. Peter's Basilica

Friday
07:00:00 - 18:00:00
Saturday
07:00:00 - 18:00:00
Sunday
13:30:00 - 18:00:00
Monday
07:00:00 - 18:00:00
Tuesday
07:00:00 - 18:00:00
Wednesday
13:30:00 - 18:00:00
Thursday
07:00:00 - 18:00:00
  1. Duration 1h 45mins

  2. Live guide

    English, German, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

  3. Max group size 25


Included

  • 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

  • Access to the Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel
  • Skip-the-Line service
  • Guided tour of Dome

Meet your guide in St. Peter's Square and start your tour climbing to the top of the dome of the Basilica. Enjoy a bird's-eye view over the marble floor and get the chance to take an exclusive close look at the mosaics of the dome.

Go even higher to find yourself at the top balcony and be amazed by the spectacular panorama over Rome and beyond it.

From here, descend directly into the Basilica and avoid the long lines at its entrance. Marvel at the colorful marble, golden ceilings, and impressive mosaics. Get guided through renowned works of Renaissance and Neoclassical art by Canova and Bernini, among others. Get emotional in front of the Pietà of Michelangelo and appreciate its expressive power and delicate beauty.

Go further down into the underground grottoes and visit St. Peter's tomb. Touch the ancient walls of the original 4th-century basilica and admire the beautiful frescoes. Finish the tour in St. Peter’s Square and soak up its majestic architecture.

  • Meet your guide at the meeting point at Largo del Colonnato 5, outside the Basilica before entering St. Peter's square and the security checks. Do not go through the metal detectors before meeting the guide
  • Look for the yellow sign with the TOURIKS logo
  • Please arrive 20 minutes before your scheduled time
  • Bring your own wired headphones
  • To access the Basilica, please consider that from June to the end of August there could be long lines
  • PLEASE NOTE: In case the grottoes or areas of the Basilica are closed, your guide will adapt the itinerary by highlighting alternative sites and artworks within the basilica. The duration and quality of the tour remains unchanged
  1. Provider: Ande Srl
    Registered address: Via di S. Giovanni in Laterano 132, 00184, Rome, IT

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  • Cancel for free until 24 hours before you visit and get a full refund
  • Rescheduling is possible until 24 hours before your visit

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