St. Peter's Basilica: Guided Tour + Dome & Vatican Grottoes Access
About this experience
Meet your guide in St. Peter's Square and start your tour climbing to the top of the dome of the Basilica. Enjoy a bird's-eye view over the marble floor and get the chance to take an exclusive close look at the mosaics of the dome.
Go even higher to find yourself at the top balcony and be amazed by the spectacular panorama over Rome and beyond it.
From here, descend directly into the Basilica and avoid the long lines at its entrance. Marvel at the colorful marble, golden ceilings, and impressive mosaics. Get guided through renowned works of Renaissance and Neoclassical art by Canova and Bernini, among others. Get emotional in front of the Pietà of Michelangelo and appreciate its expressive power and delicate beauty.
Go further down into the underground grottoes and visit St. Peter's tomb. Touch the ancient walls of the original 4th-century basilica and admire the beautiful frescoes. Finish the tour in St. Peter’s Square and soak up its majestic architecture.
Know before you go
- Duration
- 1 hr 45 min
- Guide language
- English · French · German · it · pt · Spanish
- Smartphone ticket
- Yes
- Wheelchair accessible
- No
- Meeting point
- Largo del Colonnato 5
What’s included
- Access to St. Peter's Basilica
- Entry ticket to St. Peter’s Dome
- Access to the Vatican Grottoes
- Live guide
- Guided tour
- Headset to hear the guide
What’s not included
- Access to the Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel
- Skip-the-Line service
- Guided tour of Dome
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