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  5. St. Peter's Basilica, Dome & Papal Grottoes: Guided Tour
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St. Peter's Basilica, Dome & Papal Grottoes: Guided Tour

Explore the city's famous basilica and get amazing views from its top

Duration: 2h 30mins
Max group size: 25
Live guide: English
Provider: The Roman Guy SRL
Registered address: via di ripetta 142, 00150, Rome, IT
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Ticket access to St Peter's dome
Guided tour of St. Peter's Basilica and the Papal Grottoes
Headsets to hear the tour guide clearly
Free time after the tour to explore the Basilica at your own leisure
Hotel pickup/drop-off
Skip-the-line services (these are not available at the St. Peter's Basilica)
Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
  • Ascend to the top of St. Peter's Dome, witnessing Rome's unmatched views
  • Discover hidden secrets beneath St. Peter's by exploring the Papal Crypts
  • Uncover the rich history of Catholicism, exploring its storied past and masterpieces

Meeting point

Largo del Colonnato, 00193, Rome
  • Show your mobile voucher to the guide at the meeting point
  • 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 friendly representative holding a “The Tour Guy” sign, standing between the fountain and the green kiosk
  • Please arrive 15 minutes early

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

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.

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

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