St Peter's Basilica & Grottoes: Express Guided Tour

Explore St. Peter's Basilica with a local expert guide

Start time: 08:30

Duration: 1h 30mins

Live guide: English, French, German, Portuguese, Spanish

Last admission: 10 minutes before closing

Max group size: 25

Start time: 08:30

Last admission: 10 minutes before closing

Duration: 1h 30mins

Max group size: 25

Live guide: English, French, German, Portuguese, Spanish

Registered address: Borgo Vittorio 38, 00193, Roma, IT

Contact details

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What's included

Entrance to St. Peter's Basilica

Headset to hear the guide

What's not included

Skip-the-line entry

Entrance to Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel

Audio guide

Meeting point

38 Borgo Vittorio, 00193, Rome

Meet the guide outside the office at Borgo Vittorio 38
Look for the green and pink "Best in Rome Tour" logo
The meeting point is just a 1-minute walk from St. Peter's Basilica
Show your smartphone voucher to the guide
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

Description

Explore the Vatican City, a remarkable citadel with the world's renowned square, St. Peter's Square. Admire the ancient Egyptian Obelisk reaching towards the heavens.

Take a fascinating trip through this architectural wonder, appreciating its intricate designs. Uncover visual illusions crafted by Bernini and discover hidden gems within the square.

Enter the Basilica and be amazed by the spectacular artwork adorning its vast interiors. A savvy guide reveals standout features, including the Papal Altar beneath Bernini's Baldachin and Michelangelo's timeless masterpiece, La Pietà. Feel the core of Christianity in the most enthralling manner.

The adventure continues with a visit to the mysterious Papal Grottoes, the extensive crypt beneath St. Peter's Basilica.