Rome Fast Track Entry St Peter Basilica Grottoes and Square
Bypass the queues and enjoy a fast track entry with a dedicated entrance for the security check. Then, begin your journey in St. Peter's Square and uncover its architectural wonders. Learn about the optical illusions designed by Bernini that make the square so captivating. Step inside the Basilica and be awestruck by its grandeur. Admire the stunning mosaics and understand why it took 150 years to complete its reconstruction.
Stroll past renowned Renaissance and Neoclassical masterpieces, guided by your expert guide. Pause before the magnificent 98.5-foot canopy and appreciate the intricate beauty of Michelangelo's Pietà.
PLEASE NOTE: In the event that the grottoes or certain areas of St. Peter’s Basilica are closed, your guide will adapt the itinerary by highlighting alternative sites and artworks within the basilica. As a result, the overall duration and quality of the tour will remain unchanged.
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ENGLISH Group Fast-Track Tour
ENGLISH Group Fast-Track Tour: 1-hr guided tour of St. Peter's Square & Basilica with dedicated fast track security check entrance.(MAX30 PEOPLE)
Duration: 1 hour
What's included in Rome Fast Track Entry St Peter Basilica Grottoes and Square
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
St. Peter's Square
Start your tour in St. Peters Square and be fascinated by its architectural secrets. Discover the optical illusions as were thought by its designer, Bernini.
St. Peter's Basilica
Enter the Basilica and be amazed by its magnificence. Marvel at the impressive mosaics all around you and see why it took 150 years to rebuild. Walkthrough renowned masterpieces of Renaissance and Neoclassic art with your expert guide. Stand in front of the harmonious 30-meters-high canopy and appreciate the expressive power and delicate beauty of Michelangelo's "Pietà". Descend into the underground grottoes and see St. Peter's tomb. Touch the ancient walls of the original 4th-century basilica and admire the beautiful frescoes.
Inclusions
- Professional art-historian guide
- Thorough guided tour of St. Peter's Basilica
- Full on-site assistance
- Sterilised headsets to hear clearly your guide
- Skip the line through express security check
- Entrance ticket to the Dome is not included
- The Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel are not part of this tour
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Strollers are not allowed in the Basilica. There is a luggage deposit at the entrance of the basilica where you can leave the stroller
- Please note that you will be required to pass through metal detectors at the entrance of the square
- An appropriate dress-code is required in order to enter the churches: knees and shoulders should be covered
- The meeting point is outside the Basilica before entering St. Peter's square and the security checks
- The Vatican Necropoli is not part of this tour
- The Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel are not part of this tour
- We might not be able to accommodate, refund or reschedule late arrivals
- Fast track entry with a dedicated entrance for the security check
- PLEASE NOTE: In the event that the grottoes or certain areas of St. Peter’s Basilica are closed, your guide will adapt the itinerary by highlighting alternative sites and artworks within the basilica. As a result, the overall duration and quality of the tour will remain unchanged
- Pets are not allowed inside the Basilica
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Meet your guide at Largo del Colonnato, 5, by the first columns of the Colonnade. Look for a yellow label with TOURIKS written on it. Please be at the meeting point 20 minutes before the starting time. The meeting point is outside the Basilica before entering St. Peter's square.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
- In order to complete check-in time, please arrive at the meeting point 20 minutes before the activity starts - The meeting point is outside the Basilica before entering St. Peter's square and the security checks - An appropriate dress code is required in order to enter the churches: knees and shoulders should be covered - Please be aware that the lines to clear security checks at the entrance of the square are not skippable and might take 15-120 minutes - Please note that you will be required to pass through metal detectors at the entrance of the square - For environmental reasons, it is preferable that you bring your own earphones (regular wired jack, no usb one, no bluetooth) and do not print your voucher. We will provide earphones in case you forget yours - We suggest you bring your own refillable bottle as you can find drinkable-water fountains everywhere in Rome - Please note that this tour does not skip the line
