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

Discover the history and secrets that make the St. Peter's Basilica so special

Duration: 1h 30mins
Live guide: English, Italian

Registered address: Via del Fiume 7, 00186, Rome, IT

Contact details

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Included

Guided tour of St.Peter's Basilica, Square and the Papal Grottes
Free time after the tour to explore the Basilica at your own leisure

Not included

Access to the Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel
Access to the Dome (available for additional price on the spot)
Skip-the-line service

Meeting point

Piazza Pio XII 12, 00193, Rome

Find the 1 City Tour Logo in front of the shop Mondo Cattolico in Piazza Pio XII n. 12, Roma (on the left side looking at the Basilica)
Do not go through the metal detectors before meeting the guide
After the tour you can stay inside the basilica
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

Embark on a thrilling guided tour of the Vatican, where you'll discover the history and secrets of St. Peter's Basilica, wander through St. Peter's Square, and go underground to visit the Papal Grottoes.

After meeting your professional tour guide and Vatican expert, you'll take in the extraordinary architecture of St. Peter's Square before exploring the wonders and works of art inside the Basilica.

Your guide will lead you through the past of St. Peter's and shed further light on its grand interior and the historic elements it's composed of.

Admire the beauty of the Renaissance and Baroque eras and see works of art created by Michelangelo, Bernini, and Bramante.

Lastly, head to the Papal Grottoes, see the space where previous pontiffs were buried. Conclude your tour at the entrance of the Dome, with the option to climb to the top of the Dome for an additional cost.