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Vatican City: St. Peter's Basilica and Papal Tombs Guided Tour
(11) Reviews
Vatican City
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
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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Begin your journey in the heart of Vatican City with a guided express tour of St. Peter’s Basilica and the Vatican Grottoes. Meet your expert guide at St. Peter’s Square, where you’ll hear captivating stories about the world’s smallest country and the symbolic significance of this sacred site.
After passing security, step inside the Basilica—the largest Catholic church on Earth—and discover its artistic treasures. Admire Michelangelo’s Pietà, explore Bernini’s masterpieces, and learn the fascinating history behind the church’s architectural marvels and intricate mosaics. Continue your tour by descending into the Vatican Grottoes, home to the tombs of former popes, including the revered rest...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Guided tour of St. Peter’s Basilica
Entry via security screening
Headsets (for groups if needed)
Expert licensed guide
Access to Vatican Grottoes (Papal tombs)
Entry to St. Peter’s Dome
Hotel pickup/drop-off
Gratuities
Food and drinks
Meeting Points
Departure
Piazza Risorgimento
Directly across from St. Peter's Square, at the main entrance to the square near the large obelisk in the center.
Look for our guide holding a sign with the tour name "Vatican City: St. Peter's Basilica and Papal Tombs Guided Tour" or wearing a blue badge. Please arrive 10–15 minutes early.
Return
St. Peter's Basilica
The tour concludes inside the magnificent St. Peter’s Basilica, giving visitors the opportunity to admire one of the most sacred and iconic sites in the Catholic world from within
Vatican City: St. Peter's Basilica and Papal Tombs Guided Tour
(11) Reviews
Vatican City
About
Begin your journey in the heart of Vatican City with a guided express tour of St. Peter’s Basilica and the Vatican Grottoes. Meet your expert guide at St. Peter’s Square, where you’ll hear captivating stories about the world’s smallest country and the symbolic significance of this sacred site.
After passing security, step inside the Basilica—the largest Catholic church on Earth—and discover its artistic treasures. Admire Michelangelo’s Pietà, explore Bernini’s masterpieces, and learn the fascinating history behind the church’s architectural marvels and intricate mosaics. Continue your tour by descending into the Vatican Grottoes, home to the tombs of former popes, including the revered rest...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Guided tour of St. Peter’s Basilica
Entry via security screening
Headsets (for groups if needed)
Expert licensed guide
Access to Vatican Grottoes (Papal tombs)
Entry to St. Peter’s Dome
Hotel pickup/drop-off
Gratuities
Food and drinks
Meeting Points
Departure
Piazza Risorgimento
Directly across from St. Peter's Square, at the main entrance to the square near the large obelisk in the center.
Look for our guide holding a sign with the tour name "Vatican City: St. Peter's Basilica and Papal Tombs Guided Tour" or wearing a blue badge. Please arrive 10–15 minutes early.
Return
St. Peter's Basilica
The tour concludes inside the magnificent St. Peter’s Basilica, giving visitors the opportunity to admire one of the most sacred and iconic sites in the Catholic world from within
Itinerary
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St. Peter's Basilica
A masterpiece of Renaissance architecture and one of the holiest Catholic shrines.
25 minutes
2
Vatican City
A moving Renaissance sculpture of Mary and Christ, carved in marble by Michelangelo.
25 minutes
3
Vatican City
Bernini’s Artwork – Grand baroque sculptures and the famous Baldachin that crowns the main altar.
25 minutes
4
Vatican Grottoes
Vatican Grottoes – Explore the underground crypts housing papal tombs, including Saint Peter’s.
25 minutes
5
St. Peter's Square
The iconic Vatican plaza, where history, architecture, and spirituality converge.
