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St. Peter's Basilica, Square & Papal Grottoes: Afternoon Guided Tour

Enjoy a captivating tour around one of the most impressive sights in Rome

Duration: 1h 20mins
Max group size: 25
Wheelchair accessible
Live guide: English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish
Provider: Ande Srl
Registered address: Via di S. Giovanni in Laterano 132, 00184, Rome, IT
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Guided tour of St.Peter's Basilica, Square and Papal Grottoes
Headset so that you can always hear your guide
Free time after the tour to explore St. Peter's Basilica at your own leisure
Access to the Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel
Skip-the-line service
Guided tour of St Peter's dome
  • Meet your guide in Largo del Colonnato nr. 5. It is outside the Basilica and outside the Square of St. Peter's, before entering the security checks
  • Look for a member of staff holding a yellow label with TOURIKS written on it
  • 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

Take a journey through the captivating architectural wonder of St. Peter's Square and uncover the grand optical illusions crafted by the renowned designer, Bernini.

Step inside the iconic Basilica and be astounded by its grandiose magnificence. Admire the exquisite mosaics that adorn the walls and see why it took 150 years to rebuild!

Explore the captivating masterpieces of Renaissance and Neoclassic art with your personal guide, and appreciate the resplendent 30-meter high canopy. Be amazed by the expressive power and ethereal beauty of Michelangelo's renowned Pietà.

Descend into the underground grottoes and see St. Peter's tomb. Touch the ancient walls of the original 4th-century basilica and admire the beautiful frescoes.

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

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