St. Peter's Basilica, Dome & Vatican Grottoes: Guided Tour
- Rome
- Italy
Book St. Peter's Basilica, Dome & Vatican Grottoes: Guided Tour tickets online to explore the city's famous basilica and get amazing views from its top.
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Duration:
2 hours 30 minsSmartphone tickets accepted
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Max group size:
25Free cancellation
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Live Guide:
English.Overview
Prepare for an exciting tour of St. Peter's Basilica! Start at the impressive St. Peter's Square and make your way to the basilica entrance. See the Holy Door, hear stories about the Pope's speeches, and admire the Colonnade.
Next, take a quick elevator ride up St. Peter's Dome, then climb to the top with your guide for amazing views.
After visiting the Dome, come back down to see the Baldacchino, the Statue of St. Peter, and the Pietà, all with the help of your guide.
Finally, go down into the papal crypts beneath the basilica. Pay respects to the tombs of past popes and see the ancient walls of the original basilica.
Attractions
- 3 attractions are available.
What's Included
Entry to St. Peter’s Basilica
Access to the Vatican Grottoes
Access to St. Peter's Dome
Live guide
Guided tour
Headset to hear the guide
What's Not Included
Hotel pickup/drop-off
Skip-the-line services (these are not available at the St. Peter's Basilica)
Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
Instructions
- Meet your guide at Largo Del Colonnato. This is the area just outside of the St. Peters Square colonnades, on the right side if you’re looking at St. Peter’s Basilica
- You’ll see a representative holding a “The Tour Guy” sign, standing between the fountain and the green kiosk
- Please arrive 15 minutes early
- 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
- Important:** The meeting point is outside the Basilica before entering St. Peter's Square and the security checks. Do not go through the metal detectors before meeting your guide
Additional Info
The tour can't accommodate guests with wheelchairs or any walking impairments
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
Mandatory: Everyone is required to carry a copy of the identification page of their passports on tour
Tips
- Arrive 15 minutes before your tour to meet your guide at Largo Del Colonnato.
- Be prepared to walk and climb stairs to reach the Dome’s top for breathtaking views.
- Wear appropriate attire—knees and shoulders must be covered to enter sacred spaces.
- Be ready for some waiting time at security checks, particularly in the summer.
- If you arrive late, you may not be allowed to join the tour, so plan to be on time.
- Don’t forget to bring a copy of your passport for the tour’s identification requirements.
- Take your time in the Vatican Grottoes to learn about the history and tombs of past popes.
How to Get There
Frequently Asked Questions about St. Peter's Basilica, Dome & Vatican Grottoes: Guided Tour
The tour includes entry to St. Peter's Basilica, access to the Vatican Grottoes, and access to St. Peter's Dome. You'll also receive a live guide, a guided tour, and a headset to ensure you can hear your guide clearly throughout the experience.
The meeting point is at Largo Del Colonnato, which is located just outside of St. Peter's Square colonnades. You'll find your guide standing between the fountain and the green kiosk, holding a sign that says 'The Tour Guy'. Please arrive 15 minutes early to ensure timely departure.
There is a strict dress code for entry into St. Peter's Basilica and other religious sites. Knees and shoulders must be covered for all visitors. Please make sure to dress appropriately to avoid denied entry.
Unfortunately, skip-the-line services are not available for St. Peter's Basilica, and you may have to wait in line, especially during peak times. However, the tour includes a guide who will assist you throughout the visit.
The tour typically lasts around 120 minutes (2 hours), during which you'll explore the basilica, climb to the top of the dome for panoramic views, visit the Vatican Grottoes, and learn about the history and art of these iconic sites.
This tour is not suitable for guests with wheelchairs or any walking impairments due to the nature of the site and the amount of walking involved, especially the climb to the top of St. Peter's Dome.
Yes, entry to St. Peter's Basilica is free of charge. However, if you choose to visit without a tour, you might face a waiting time of up to 25 minutes during peak hours.
Yes, everyone is required to carry a copy of the identification page of their passport on the tour, as part of the security procedures.
Guests who arrive late will not be accommodated, rescheduled, or refunded. Please ensure you arrive on time to avoid missing the tour.
The tour does not include hotel pickup or skip-the-line services for St. Peter's Basilica. These services are not available at the basilica.
St. Peter's Basilica, Dome & Vatican Grottoes: Guided Tour
- Rome
- 2 hours 30 mins
Explore the city's famous basilica and get amazing views from its top
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