St. Peter's Basilica Underground Access

Discover St. Peter’s Basilica with expert guides. Explore Renaissance designs, Michelangelo’s Pieta, and more. Limited group sizes for a personalized experience.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • St. Peter’s Square - Pause to admire the stunning view of St. Peter’s Square and its Basilica. Discover its history and importance as a gathering place for the faithful.
  • St. Peter’s Basilica - Embark on a captivating journey through the heart of Vatican City with our exclusive one-hour tour of St. Peter’s Basilica and Dome. Explore the rich…
What's Included
  • Radio Headset Equipment to Better Hear Your Guide
  • All fees and/or taxes
What's Not Included
  • Private transportation
Additional Information

Join our knowledgeable guides who will breathe life into the sites with historical context, engaging stories, and fascinating details.
Your journey begins at the meeting point, where your guide provides a brief overview of Vatican City and St. Peter’s Basilica.
Explore the exterior of the Basilica, learning about its Renaissance design and symbolic…

Location
Via di Porta Cavalleggeri, 61
Via di Porta Cavalleggeri
Meet your guide and group outside Pausa restaurant Where our representatives will greet you
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Piakaghar
Feb 22, 2025
Peter, the guide at St. Peter’s Basilica was excellent —ask for him! - Peter was amazing in his analysis of the Basilica. His knowledge is deep and he had little hesitation in answering our questions. He made the tour interesting injecting a sense of humour. We understand St.Peter’s so much better now.
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Quest45918533045
Dec 31, 2024
Exclusive and Fascinating - This tour is perfect for anyone who wants to experience more than just the surface of St. Peter’s Basilica. The underground access was the best part, offering a glimpse into its rich history. The guide was excellent, and the whole tour was well-organized.
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Jet54706216029
Dec 31, 2024
A Unique and Inspiring Tour - The underground access gave us a chance to see parts of St. Peter’s Basilica that most people miss. The guide shared so many interesting stories about its history and architecture. Walking through such a sacred place was truly moving.
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Vacation50005172197
Dec 31, 2024
An Unforgettable Experience - This tour of St. Peter’s Basilica was incredible! The underground access made it even more special. Exploring the tombs and hidden areas added a unique perspective to this iconic landmark. The guide was very knowledgeable and made the history come alive.
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Ilona_m
Dec 29, 2024
Knowledgeable and friendly guide but no skip line access - Overall, I liked the experience, and I am glad we got Guided tour for the Basilica. Lydia was very knowledgeable and passionate, so we learned a lot. We were lucky that the line wasn't long so we enter Basilica quickly, however, if you hope that guided tour will get you faster that's the misconception. Unfortunately, we had to stay in the same line as free admission. I still recommend guide to learn but not for the skip line purpose.
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Discover35218037137
Dec 24, 2024
An unforgettable experience - The tour of St. Peter’s Basilica was breathtaking, but the underground access made it even more special. Walking through the ancient crypts and seeing the tombs was fascinating. Our guide shared so much history and detail. Truly a unique experience!"
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Curiosity23188529530
Dec 24, 2024
A one-of-a-kind tour - St. Peter’s Basilica is a masterpiece, but going underground to the hidden areas made it extra special. The guide was knowledgeable and answered all our questions. Skipping the lines was a big plus. Highly recommend this tour for history lovers!
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Trail23073137409
Dec 24, 2024
History and beauty combined - The tour was well-organized, and the underground access was such a rare treat. Exploring the crypts and learning about the popes’ history was fascinating. The basilica itself is magnificent – every corner has something amazing to see!
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Callum7459
Dec 9, 2024
A lovely tour - The guide was friendly and shared great stories. The art and details inside the basilica are incredible. This is a must-see when you visit Rome!St. Peter’s Basilica is stunning, and going underground made it even more interesting!
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Anisa_b
Feb 17, 2025
Confusing. Do the tour yourself for free and save the tour cost - We entered incorrectly through the wrong side of Vatican security. We rang to say. They told us to wait which we did but failed to say there were 2 entrances and we wouldn’t be able to get to the other side. After about 10 calls we had a call to say they had finished the tour. I requested a refund. At no point did they tell us we could continue to see the basilica but just not on the tour so we left the Vatican without even entering. They also denied a refund despite the office expressing their apologies that we were given the wrong information.
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