St. Peter's Basilica, Square and Grottoes Guided Tour

St. Peter's Basilica, Square and Grottoes Guided Tour
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About this activity

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  • time-forward_15911935 Duration

    1.5 hours

  • guide_13794414 Live tour guide

    Italian English

Highlights

  • Marvel at the sculptures, mosaics, and most famous artworks of the Basilica
  • Learn the history and secrets that make St. Peter's Basilica so special
  • Enjoy a tour of St. Peter’s Square and Basilica that's perfect for all ages
  • Be astonished by the beauty of St. Peter's Square and the Bernini's Colonnade
  • See the secretive Papal Grottoes to immerse yourself in history of Vatican State

Your experience

See the history and hidden secrets of St.

Peter's Basilica on a guided tour of Rome, the largest basilica in the world, and the most prominent feature of Vatican City.

Admire its incredible architecture, famous art works, and the papal grottoes.

Your guide will meet you for an in-depth look at the marvels that adorn the Basilica.

A little chat with your guide on the historical significance of St.

Peter’s Basilica should blow your mind from its magnificent interior decorations filled with gold and vibrant colors.

Michelangelo, Bernini, and Bramante would bring a religious, as well as artistic meaning of Renaissance and Baroque times.

It will also be reminder that we would be taking instructions to come be taken below the basilica for papal tombs in the Papal Grottoes; in case participants wants to climb St.

Peter's Dome as per instructions that will be given at the end of our tour.

What's Included
  • Tour guide
What's Excluded
  • Tickets to the Dome
  • Vatican Museums tickets

Itinerary

Starting location:

Mondo Cattolico

2
Saint Peter's Square

Guided tour

3
St. Peter's Basilica

Guided tour

Vatican Grottoes

Guided tour

Meeting Point

To Remember

What to bring

  • Passport or ID card

Not allowed

  • Shorts
  • Short skirts
  • Sleeveless shirts

Know before you go

  • This tour does not include skip-the-line access to St. Peter's Basilica
  • If you choose the St. Peter's Basilica Tour, the Vatican Museums Ticket is not included. If you select the Vatican Museums Ticket, a tour of St. Peter's Basilica is not included
  • Before entering the Basilica there is a mandatory security check, therefore there may be lines that cannot be skipped
  • Grottoes may experience closures without notice
  • Shoulders and knees must be covered. Low-cut, sleeveless tops or shorts will not be permitted
  • Ask for an indication from your guide at the end of the tour if you want to visit the St. Peter’s Dome
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