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St. Peter's Basilica, Square and Papal Grottoes Guided Tour
(13) Reviews
Roma
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Wheelchair accessible (with the exception of the Papal Grottoes)
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A strict Dresscode is applied inside the Basilica, therefore shoulders and knees should be covered
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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Start your Tour at the meeting point, where you will meet the highly qualified Tour Guide.
Admire the marvelous work of St. Peter’s Square, created by Bernini, and its colonnade with 284 columns and 88 pillars, that will remind of a hug.
After entering the Basilica, you will discover the beautiful artworks that fill its space. While walking on the colorful marbles, you will be mesmerized by the enormous dimension of the building and the ceilings entirely covered in gold. On the right, you will immediately see the Pietà by Michelangelo Buonarroti, defined as the most beautiful sculpture in the history of art and the most representative opera of the Renaissance.
Following the Tour, you will...
Highlights
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Tour Guide
Lunch
Ticket for the Dome (if you want to, ask for indication to the Tour Guide at the end of the tour)
Skip-The-Line access to the Basilica
Meeting Points
Departure
Mondo Cattolico
Meet in front of the shop "Mondo Cattolico" in Piazza Pio XII n. 12, Roma (on the right side looking at the Basilica).
Return
St. Peter's Basilica, Square and Papal Grottoes Guided Tour
(13) Reviews
Roma
About
Start your Tour at the meeting point, where you will meet the highly qualified Tour Guide.
Admire the marvelous work of St. Peter’s Square, created by Bernini, and its colonnade with 284 columns and 88 pillars, that will remind of a hug.
After entering the Basilica, you will discover the beautiful artworks that fill its space. While walking on the colorful marbles, you will be mesmerized by the enormous dimension of the building and the ceilings entirely covered in gold. On the right, you will immediately see the Pietà by Michelangelo Buonarroti, defined as the most beautiful sculpture in the history of art and the most representative opera of the Renaissance.
Following the Tour, you will...
Highlights
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Tour Guide
Lunch
Ticket for the Dome (if you want to, ask for indication to the Tour Guide at the end of the tour)
Skip-The-Line access to the Basilica
Meeting Points
Departure
Mondo Cattolico
Meet in front of the shop "Mondo Cattolico" in Piazza Pio XII n. 12, Roma (on the right side looking at the Basilica).
Return
Itinerary
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St. Peter's Square
Start your Tour at the meeting point, where you will meet the highly qualified Tour Guide.
Admire the marvelous work of St. Peter’s Square, created by Bernini, and its colonnade with 284 columns and 88 pillars, that will remind of a hug.
15 minutes
2
St. Peter's Basilica
After entering the Basilica, you will discover the beautiful artworks that fill its space.
While walking on the colorful marbles, you will be mesmerized by the enormous dimension of the building and the ceilings entirely covered in gold.
On the right, you will immediately see the Pietà by Michelangelo Buonarroti, defined as the most beautiful sculpture in the history of art and the most representative opera of the Renaissance.
Following the Tour, you will be faced by the St. Peter’s Throne and the St. Peter’s Baldachin, bronze creations of the sculptor Bernini. Looking closely, you will be able to see all the genius of the artist.
50 minutes
3
Vatican Grottoes
Enter the Papal Grottoes, which are the union between the old Constantinian Basilica and the modern one, and where the previous Pontiffs were buried.
