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St. Peter's Basilica and Papal Grottoes Guided Tour

4.8

54 Ratings

Roma

Duration: 1 hour, 10 minutes

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

St. Peter’s Basilica - Start your tour in St. Peter’s Square and experience the all-embracing character of its majestic architecture. Understand the game of visual effects as conceived by its designer, Bernini, and find the two “special” spots in the square. Also, see a 2500-year-old Obelisk from Egypt.

Then, step inside the Basilica and discover the beautiful artworks that adorn it. While walking on the colorful marble, be mesmerized by the enormous dimension of the building and the ceilings entirely covered in gold.

Follow your through the main highlights. See the Papal Altar under Bernini’s Baldachin, and marvel at Michelangelo’s timeless masterpiece, La Pietà, as you explore the most important church in the Christian world.

Finally, visit the Papal Grottoes, the vast crypt under St. Peter’s Basilica. Built 3 meters below the level of the Basilica, they are located just under the great altar in the middle of the central nave. See where hundreds of popes and members .

St. Peter’s Basilica - explore St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome on a tour with a local guide and visit the Papal Grottoes, revealing centuries of burials. Discover a place where religion, art, history, and beauty come together.

What's Included

All fees and/or taxes
Official Guide
Headsets to hear the guide

What's Not Included

This tour doesn’t skip the line
Transportation not included
Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
Dome access at St. Peter’s Basilica is available for an additional 10 euros at the entrance

Additional Information

Step into the grandeur of our magnificent basilica, where towering spires kiss the heavens and intricate arches weave tales of antiquity. Let our exceptional guides whisk you away on a journey through time, regaling you with captivating stories that echo through the hallowed halls. But this is not merely a tour; it’s an immersive experience where you’ll uncover the rich tapestry of history that adorns every stone, every stained glass window, and every whispered prayer. Prepare to be enraptured by the grandeur of the basilica’s unique history, where every corner holds secrets waiting to be unveiled.

Location

Best In Rome Tour

Borgo Vittorio

Meet your guide outside the activity provider's office on Borgo Vittorio 38. Look for the green and pink Best in Rome Tour logo. The meeting point is just a 1-minute walk from St. Peter's Basilica.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Grandtour546623

May 24, 2024

Awesome! - Our guide Chiara was very patient, kind and helpful. She explained many interesting things to us that we did not know about the basilica. Super recommended!! All the staff in Best in Rome tours were also very helpful and nice, thanks to Rippen my family and I were able to switch to the spanish group (we had booked in english because did not know there was a spanish one). He certainly went the extra mile for us, which is not usual to find. That made a huge difference in out experience!! Our whole experience was awesome, we super recommend the group itself!