St. Peter's Basilica and Vatican Grottoes tour in Rome
- Explore St. Peter's Basilica, an iconic symbol of Rome's rich religious and architectural history
- Discover the Vatican Grottoes, the sacred burial site of popes beneath St. Peter's Basilica
- Admire Renaissance art and architecture, reflecting Italy's profound cultural and historical legacy
- Uncover Rome's historical significance as the heart of the Roman Catholic Church's influence
- Experience Italy's cultural depth, where ancient traditions and religious history converge in Rome
Options
Join-in tour
Inclusions
English-speaking guide
Visit to St. Peter's Square
Visit to St. Peter's Basilica
Visit to Underground Grottoes
Headset (Provided to ensure the participant can hear the guide clearly)
Exclusions
Meals and beverages
Other personal expenses
Tips and gratuities
Additional Info
Important: Infants and children must be included in the passenger headcount
Free for children aged 0-6
Children aged 0-17 must be accompanied by a paying adult
Group size: 1-25 participant(s)
This tour involves a considerable amount of walking and stairs. Please make sure you are fit enough to participate
All participants will need to pass through metal detectors at the entrance to the square
Please note that security lines at the square entrance may take 5–90 minutes and are unavoidable
Participants are encouraged to bring their own earphones or headphones for better audio quality and to save the environment
Walking shoes
All participants are required to dress appropriately with covering knees and shoulders to enter the churches
This activity is stroller and wheelchair-accessible
What's included in St. Peter's Basilica and Vatican Grottoes tour in Rome
(Subject to Option Inclusions)- [Departure] meet up at Largo del Colonnato 5. You can choose to depart at the following times: 08:45, 14:00. Make sure you take part at the time you selected at booking, Meet your guide holding a yellow "TOURIKS" logo, before the security checks and entering St. Peter's Square. Do not pass metal detectors before meeting your guide.Latecomers or no-shows can't be refunded Please arrive at the location 20 mins before the departure time
- [Attraction/experience] Guided tour, St. Peter's Basilica, The Vatican Grottoes,.Some attractions might need to skipped because of capacity or weather conditions
- [Return] at St. Peter's Basilica, You can choose to return at the following times: 09:45, 15:00. Options available can vary based on the departure time you selected at booking and the duration of the itinerary.
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Experience an in-depth guided tour of one of Italy's most significant landmarks. Join the tour and explore this architectural and artistic marvel with an expert guide. Enter the basilica and be captivated by its grandeur, surrounded by intricate mosaics that reflect the 150 years it took to rebuild. Wander through masterpieces of Renaissance and Neoclassical art as your guide explains the stories behind them. Stand before the 30-meter-high canopy and take in the powerful yet delicate beauty of Michelangelo's "Pietà." Descend into the underground grottoes to visit St. Peter's tomb, touch the ancient walls of the original 4th-century basilica, and admire the stunning frescoes that have adorned the space for centuries
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