St. Peter's Basilica: Guided Tour
- Rome
- Italy
See Michelangelo’s Pietà and explore the underground papal tombs with a guide. Book online tickets today!
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Duration:
2 hoursSmartphone tickets accepted
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Skip the Line
Wheelchair accessible
Max group size:
25Free cancellation
Free rescheduling
Live Guide:
English.Audio Guide:
English.Overview
Prepare for a guided tour of St. Peter's Basilica and the underground papal tombs. See Michelangelo’s Pietà, Bernini’s statues, and mosaics.
Meet your guide at St. Peter's Square for an orientation, then enter St. Peter's Basilica to learn about Vatican City and the Basilica’s history.
Visit the Vatican grottoes to see St. Peter's tomb, the tombs of various popes, and columns from Constantine’s original basilica.
End the tour by re-entering the church or purchasing tickets to climb the dome for a 360-degree view of Rome.
What's Included
Entry to St. Peter’s Basilica
Access to the Vatican Grottoes
Live guide
Guided tour
What's Not Included
Skip-the-line entry
Instructions
- Please arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before departure. Remember that to enter the Basilica, you must go through the security check metal detectors. Take into consideration the queueing time
- The meeting point for this tour is at our partner's office, located in Via di Porta Cavalleggeri 61
- Show the ticket to the guide
Additional Info
Cover your knees and shoulders before entering the church
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
Tips
- Be sure to cover your knees and shoulders before entering. Dress appropriately to avoid any delays.
- Arrive at least 15 minutes before the scheduled start to ensure you're ready for the tour.
- Bring a valid ID for security purposes; it might be required at the meeting point.
- Don't miss the chance to visit the Vatican Grottoes where you’ll find the tombs of various popes.
- Skip-the-line access helps you avoid long waits, especially during peak tourist times.
- If you're planning to climb the dome afterward, get a ticket in advance for a smooth experience.
How to Get There
Frequently Asked Questions about St. Peter's Basilica: Guided Tour
This tour includes entry to St. Peter’s Basilica, a live guided tour, and access to the Vatican Grottoes. You will see Michelangelo’s Pietà, Bernini’s statues, and columns from Constantine’s original basilica, along with the tombs of various popes and St. Peter's tomb.
No, skip-the-line entry is not included in this tour. Please note that while entry to St. Peter's Basilica is free, there could be a waiting time of up to 25 minutes during peak times.
On this tour, you will explore Michelangelo’s Pietà, Bernini’s statues, mosaics, and columns from Constantine’s original basilica. The tour also includes a visit to the Vatican Grottoes, where you can see the tombs of St. Peter and several popes.
The meeting point is at our partner's office located at Via di Porta Cavalleggeri 61. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before departure. You will need to go through security checks before entering the Basilica.
As St. Peter’s Basilica is a religious site, you are required to cover your knees and shoulders before entering.
The tour lasts approximately 60 minutes, including the exploration of the Basilica and the Vatican Grottoes.
Yes, after the tour, you can choose to purchase separate tickets to climb the Dome for a 360-degree view of Rome.
While entry is free, during peak times, you could wait up to 25 minutes for entry. Since skip-the-line access is not included, please consider this waiting time.
Yes, children can join the tour, but they must follow the dress code and other guidelines to participate.
St. Peter's Basilica: Guided Tour
- Rome
- 2 hours
See Michelangelo’s Pietà and explore the underground papal tombs with a guide
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