St. Peter's Basilica: Guided Tour + Optional Dome & Vatican Grottoes

Discover St. Peter's Basilica, see the tombs, ascend the dome for epic views

Duration 2h 30mins
Live guide English
Max group size 20

Included

Access to St. Peter's Basilica
Access to the Vatican Grottoes
Entry ticket to St. Peter’s Dome (if selected)
Live guide
Guided tour

Not included

Entry to Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
Guided tour of the dome
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks

Starting point

6/7 Piazza del Sant'uffizio, 00193, Rome

Please arrive at the meeting point at least 30 minutes before the start of the tour
Look for your guide wearing a purple shirt/jacket with the "Crown Tours" logo at the meeting point
Show your smartphone ticket to the guide at the meeting point
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

Visit St. Peter's Basilica, the central hub of the Catholic Church. Prepare to be impressed by its grandeur as a knowledgeable guide shares stories about its history, artistry, and symbolism.

During the guided tour, visitors will see how the Basilica evolved from early Christian times to the Renaissance and Baroque periods. The tour also includes a visit to the Grottoes, where many Popes, including Saint Peter, are buried.

If selected, you can even climb the golden dome of the Basilica for sweeping views of Vatican City below.