St. Peter's Basilica & Vatican Grottoes Guided Tour
Look beyond the grandeur with an expert guide, from sacred art to the papal burial chambers
Duration
1 hr
Includes
English-speaking guide, Headset
Highlights
Join a shared walking tour through centuries of faith and artistry. Your expert guide brings context to intricate mosaics, a 30-meter-high canopy and Michelangelo's "Pietà," revealing the stories behind the monumental interior.
- Discover Renaissance and Neoclassical art inside St. Peter's Basilica
- Explore the Vatican Grottoes, the sacred burial place of popes beneath the basilica
Itinerary
- Meet your guide holding a yellow "TOURIKS" logo at Largo del Colonnato 5, before the security checks and entrance to St. Peter's Square. Depart at 08:45 or 14:00.
- Explore St. Peter's Basilica and the Vatican Grottoes on a guided tour. Some attractions may be skipped due to capacity or weather conditions.
- End your 1-hour tour at St. Peter's Basilica at 09:45 or 15:00, depending on your departure time.
What's Included
- English-speaking guide
- Headset to hear your guide clearly
- Visits to St. Peter's Square, St. Peter's Basilica and the underground grottoes
Important details
- Children aged 0–17 must be accompanied by a paying adult. Children aged 0–6 join free.
- The tour involves considerable walking and stairs.
- Cover your knees and shoulders to enter the churches.
- Pass through mandatory metal-detector screening at the square entrance. Security queues are unavoidable and can take 5–90 minutes. Meet your guide before passing through the detectors.
- Arrive 20 minutes before departure. Late arrivals and no-shows are not refunded.
Cancellation Policy
Full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before the activity date, local time. If the dome terrace closes due to bad weather, you'll receive a full refund if you request cancellation before the tour, or a partial refund if you continue without it. A partial refund also applies if Vatican authorities close the dome during the tour and you continue without it.
Product ID: FR6JS2
Meeting details
Largo del Colonnato 5