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St. Peter's Basilica, Dome & Papal Grottoes: Small-Group Guided Tour

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

St. Peter's Basilica
Open today: 07:00 - 18:00

  1. Duration: 1h 45mins

  2. Max group size: 25

  3. Live guide: English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

Registered address: Via di S. Giovanni in Laterano 132, 00184, Rome, IT
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Included

  • Ticket access to St Peter's dome
  • Guided tour of St. Peter's Basilica and the Papal Grottes
  • Headset so that you can always hear your guide
  • Free time after the tour to explore the Basilica at your own leisure

Not included

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

Meeting point

Largo del Colonnato 5, 00193, Rome
  • Meet your guide at the meeting point at Largo del Colonnato 5. 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 the guide
  • Look for the yellow sign with the TOURIKS logo on it
  • Please arrive 20 minutes before your scheduled start time.
  • Do not go through the metal detectors before meeting the guide
  • Bring your own wired headphones (just in case)
  • 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

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.

St. Peter's Basilica

Thursday
07:00 - 18:00
Friday
07:00 - 18:00
Saturday
07:00 - 18:00
Sunday
13:30 - 18:00
Monday
07:00 - 18:00
Tuesday
07:00 - 18:00
Wednesday
13:30 - 18:00
  • Cancellation is possible until 24 hours before your visit.
  • Rescheduling is possible until 24 hours before your visit.

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