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Rome St. Peter's Basilica & Vatican Grottoes: Guided Tour

View Michelangelo’s Pietà and visit the Vatican Grottoes

  1. Start time: 08:30

  2. Last admission: 1 hour before closing

  3. Duration: 2h

  4. Audio guide: English

  5. Max group size: 100

  6. Wheelchair accessible

Registered address: via delle fornaci 439, 00165, roma, IT
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Included

  • Entrance to the Basilica and the Vatican Grottoes
  • Guided tour of the Basilica and the Vatican Grottoes
  • Access to Michelangelo's Pietà, Bernini's Baldachin, and other works on display

Not included

  • Entrance ticket to the Dome

Meeting point

Via di Porta Cavalleggeri, 61, 00165, Rome
  • Please arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before the departure time. 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, Roma.
  • The tour guide will take care of the tickets

Experience the timeless tale of St. Peter’s Basilica with a guided tour of Rome. Discover the rich history woven into this monumental church and get a glimpse into Vatican City, the world's smallest country.

Marvel at the basilica as you explore beneath its gold-plated ceiling. Admire Michelangelo’s Pietà and Bernini’s majestic statues.

Go to the Vatican Grottoes and behold St. Peter's tomb, the resting place of 90 popes, and marvel at preserved columns from Constantine’s original basilica.

With the tour complete, the choice is yours: explore more of the basilica's sights or ascend the dome for a panoramic view of Rome.

  • Cancellation is possible until 24 hours before your visit.
  • Rescheduling is possible until 24 hours before your visit.

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