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Vatican: St. Peter’s Basilica & Papal Tombs Guided Tour

By I Love Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is RM 179 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview
  • Explore St. Peter’s Basilica with a licensed professional guide
  • Admire Michelangelo’s Pietà and Bernini’s Baldachin
  • Descend to the Papal Tombs in the Vatican Grottoes
  • Gain deeper insight into the history and symbolism of Vatican City
Activity location
    • Rome
    • Rome, Lazio, Italy
Meeting/Redemption Point
    • Via del Mascherino, 69, 00193 Roma RM, Italy | The meeting point is at Via del Mascherino 69, near St. Peter’s Square. Please wait outside the building entrance. Our staff will be waiting with a sign displaying the tour name to help you easily identify the group. If you experience any difficulty locating the meeting point, please contact the emergency number provided on your voucher.
    • Roma, Lazio, Italy

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Spanish guided tour
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • Spanish
Language options: Spanish
Price details
RM 179.24 x 1 AdultRM 179.24

Total
Price is RM 179.24
St. Peter’s Basilica Guided Tour with Professional Guide
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
RM 179.24 x 1 AdultRM 179.24

Total
Price is RM 179.24

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guided tour of St. Peter’s Basilica
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Licensed English-speaking guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Dome access and Dome tickets
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Skip-the-line entry (security checks are mandatory for everyone)

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs, Bare feet, Luggage or large bags, Oversize luggage, Sleeveless shirts
  • Not suitable for: Wheelchair users

What you can expect

Step inside St. Peter’s Basilica with a licensed professional guide and experience one of the most extraordinary and influential churches in the world through expert storytelling and historical insight.

Admire iconic masterpieces such as Michelangelo’s Pietà, Bernini’s Baldachin, and the Papal Altar, while uncovering the artistic vision, spiritual symbolism, and centuries of history that shaped the heart of Vatican City.

Descend into the Vatican Grottoes beneath the Basilica to visit the Papal Tombs and learn about the legacy of the Popes buried here, including the traditional burial site of St. Peter himself.

After the guided experience, you may choose to access the Dome independently. Dome tickets are not included and can be purchased directly inside the Basilica. Your guide will provide directions on how to reach it, with elevator and stair options available.

Please note that security checks are mandatory and waiting times may vary depending on the time of day and religious events.

A dress code is required: shoulders and knees must be covered.

The itinerary may be subject to changes due to religious events or extraordinary circumstances. In the event that the tour is modified or canceled for these reasons, guests will be entitled to a full refund.

Location

Activity location
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    • Rome
    • Rome, Lazio, Italy
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Via del Mascherino, 69, 00193 Roma RM, Italy | The meeting point is at Via del Mascherino 69, near St. Peter’s Square. Please wait outside the building entrance. Our staff will be waiting with a sign displaying the tour name to help you easily identify the group. If you experience any difficulty locating the meeting point, please contact the emergency number provided on your voucher.
    • Roma, Lazio, Italy
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Via del Mascherino, 69, 00193 Roma RM, Italy | The meeting point is at Via del Mascherino 69, near St. Peter’s Square. Please wait outside the building entrance. Our staff will be waiting with a sign displaying the tour name to help you easily identify the group. If you experience any difficulty locating the meeting point, please contact the emergency number provided on your voucher.
    • Roma, Lazio, Italy