St. Peter's Basilica & Papal Grottoes Guided Tour in Rome
Discover Vatican art and the history beneath the basilica with a guide
Duration
1 hr 20 mins
Includes
Admission, guide, headset
Highlights
Explore St. Peter's on a shared guided walking tour, with commentary available in English, Spanish, German, French or Italian. Discover intricate mosaics, Michelangelo's Pietà and a 30-meter-high canopy as you look closely at the basilica's art and architecture.
- Explore St. Peter's Square and discover Bernini's architectural optical illusions
- Descend into the Papal Grottoes, where St. Peter's tomb connects you with the basilica's early history
- Stay inside the basilica after the guided tour to explore at your own pace
Itinerary
- At 14:00, meet your guide holding a yellow TOURIKS sign at 5 Largo del Colonnato, Rome, outside St. Peter's Square and the Basilica, before the security checks.
- Explore St. Peter's Basilica with your guide.
- At 15:20, return to 5 Largo del Colonnato, Rome.
What's Included
- Admission to St. Peter's Basilica, Square and Papal Grottoes
- Guide in your selected tour language
- Headset
Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel admission and a guided tour of St. Peter's dome are not included.
Important details
- Children aged 0–17 require an accompanying paying adult. Ages 0–3 join free; child tickets cover ages 4–17.
- This activity is not wheelchair-accessible.
- Cover your knees and shoulders. Do not wear low-cut or sleeveless tops, shorts, or clothing with rips, tears or transparent material. Remove hats and sunglasses.
- Do not bring large bags or backpacks.
- Allow for a mandatory security check and possible waiting times. Skip-the-line service is not included.
- Arrive on time; late arrivals and no-shows are not refunded.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel at least 24 hours before the activity date (Rome local time) for a full refund. If the operator cancels due to unforeseen events or extreme weather, you can reschedule or request a full refund.
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Meeting details
Largo del Colonnato 5, 00193 Rome, Italy
Related locations
Saint Peter's Square
Admission includedStep into Saint Peter's Square and the scale of it stops you mid-stride. Gian Lorenzo Bernini's vast elliptical colonnade stretches its arms around you, 284 columns deep, framing a space that has witnessed papal proclamations, canonizations, and quiet pilgrimages for centuries. At the heart of Saint Peter's Square stands a 25-meter Egyptian obelisk, silent and ancient, while twin baroque fountains catch the Roman light on either side. Few open spaces anywhere convey this particular blend of human ambition and collective devotion.