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St. Peters Basilica, Papal Tombs and Underground Grottoes Tour
Vatican City
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Go beyond the surface and discover the sacred underground world most tourists never see. Our expert licensed local guide brings over 2,000 years of history to life from the breathtaking beauty of Michelangelo's Pietà to the hushed atmosphere of the Papal Tombs and Vatican Grottoes below. While others rush through, our small group format ensures personal attention, meaningful storytelling, and a deeper connection to one of the most sacred places on earth. Entry requires a standard security check, and your guide will keep you engaged every step of the way. We meet at Via Germanico 36, just a 5-minute walk from Ottaviano Metro Station. Look for your guide holding a Rome Sightseeing map and your...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English & French
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English & French
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Headsets/earphones (if applicable) for clear audio commentary
Underground necropolis tour
Small group experience for a more personal visit
All entrance & admission fees
Visit to Michelangelo's famous Pietà
Expert licensed local guide
Guided tour of St. Peter's Basilica interior
Guided tour of the Papal Tombs (Vatican Grottoes)
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
No Food
Meeting Points
Departure
Via Germanico, 36
Our meeting point is located at Via Germanico 36, Rome, just a 5-minute walk from Ottaviano Metro Station (Line A).
Once you arrive at the meeting point, look out for your guide holding a Rome Sightseeing map — that's how you'll spot us!
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St. Peter's Basilica
St. Peters Basilica, Papal Tombs and Underground Grottoes Tour
Vatican City
About
Go beyond the surface and discover the sacred underground world most tourists never see. Our expert licensed local guide brings over 2,000 years of history to life from the breathtaking beauty of Michelangelo's Pietà to the hushed atmosphere of the Papal Tombs and Vatican Grottoes below. While others rush through, our small group format ensures personal attention, meaningful storytelling, and a deeper connection to one of the most sacred places on earth. Entry requires a standard security check, and your guide will keep you engaged every step of the way. We meet at Via Germanico 36, just a 5-minute walk from Ottaviano Metro Station. Look for your guide holding a Rome Sightseeing map and your...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English & French
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English & French
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Headsets/earphones (if applicable) for clear audio commentary
Underground necropolis tour
Small group experience for a more personal visit
All entrance & admission fees
Visit to Michelangelo's famous Pietà
Expert licensed local guide
Guided tour of St. Peter's Basilica interior
Guided tour of the Papal Tombs (Vatican Grottoes)
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
No Food
Meeting Points
Departure
Via Germanico, 36
Our meeting point is located at Via Germanico 36, Rome, just a 5-minute walk from Ottaviano Metro Station (Line A).
Once you arrive at the meeting point, look out for your guide holding a Rome Sightseeing map — that's how you'll spot us!
Return
St. Peter's Basilica
Itinerary
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St. Peter's Basilica
Standing at the heart of Vatican City, St. Peter's Basilica is one of the most important Christian sites in the world. It is dedicated to the martyrdom of Saint Peter, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ, who is believed to have been crucified at the very site on which the Basilica was built.