• St. Peter’s Basilica - Step inside the Basilica to encounter its breathtaking artworks. Traverse the vibrant marble floors, awestruck by the vastness of the structure and the opulent golden ceilings above.

Guided by your expert, navigate through the main highlights. Admire the Papal Altar crowned by Bernini’s majestic Baldachin and be captivated by Michelangelo’s iconic masterpiece, La Pietà, in this holiest of Christian sanctuaries.

• Vatican Grottoes - The Vatican Grottoes, located beneath St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City, are a sacred and historically significant underground complex. This underground space serves as the final resting place for numerous popes, saints and important figures in the history of the Catholic Church. Visitors to the Vatican Grottoes can explore a labyrinth of burial chambers and tombs, including the traditional resting place of St. Peter, one of Jesus’ apostles and the first Bishop of Rome (Pope). The caves are adorned with artistic and decorative elements that reflect the rich heritage and religious significance of the Catholic faith. Accessible to tourists and pilgrims, the Vatican Grottoes offer a unique opportunity to delve into the history of the Church and pay homage to its venerated figures. These underground chambers are a place of reverence, reflection, and historical exploration, offering a deeper understanding of the enduring legacy of the Catholic Church.

• Live English tour guide
• Visit St. Peter’s Tomb and touch the original 4th century Basilica walls
• Explore the underground grottoes and marvel at the ancient frescoes

• Skip-the-line
• Tickets to Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel.
• Entrance fees to the top of the Dome

Join a guided tour of St. Peter’s Basilica, an ancient book of wonders in Rome. Learn about the history of the church and get introduced to Vatican City, the smallest country in the world. Explore the golden plated ceiling, optical illusions, Michelangelo’s Pietà, Bernini’s statues, and incredible mosaics, immersing yourself in a world full of magic, spirituality, and beauty. After a thorough tour of the church, head down to the Vatican Grottoes. See the tomb of St. Peter, the final resting place of 90 popes, and the remaining columns from Constantine’s original basilica. Finish the tour to a graceful fountain with drinkable water. Finally, enjoy the option to return inside the church and revisit what you saw, or climb the dome and soak in a panoramic view of Rome.

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