St. Peter's Basilica and Holy Door Jubilee Express Guided Tour
Avoid the long waits with your exclusive pre-booked entry and join our guide on an unforgettable journey through the heart of the Vatican.
Your adventure begins in St. Peter’s Square, where the iconic Obelisk marks the spot where St. Peter was crucified.
Descend into the awe-inspiring Vatican Grottoes to explore the tombs of past popes, then marvel at the grandeur of St. Peter’s Basilica. Your guide will bring the history of the Baldachin, Michelangelo’s masterpiece Pietà, and the revered Statue of St. Peter to life.
Stand beneath the towering Dome and feel the awe of this sacred space, experiencing the magnificence of the Basilica up close. Discover the fascinating history of the Papal States, explore the profound traditions of the Jubilee Year, and admire the Holy Door—a symbol of hope, unlocked only once every 25 years.
With the Holy Door set to open in 2025, this is your chance to witness Vatican history and beauty like never before.
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St. Peter's Basilica and Holy Door Jubilee Express Guided Tour
What's included in St. Peter's Basilica and Holy Door Jubilee Express Guided Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
St. Peter's Square
Meet your expert guide, at a designated meeting point just outside of St. Peter's Square. As you head for the entrance of St. Peter's Basilica, you’ll pass through the iconic St. Peter’s Square—a breathtaking space surrounded by towering columns, with the majestic Obelisk at its center, believed to mark the spot where St. Peter was crucified. This grand square, also the stage for the Pope’s famous speeches, is an unmissable highlight on your Vatican journey.
The Vatican Grottoes
Descend into the underground grottoes to explore the tombs of past popes and catholic legends, Step back in time as you touch the ancient walls of the original 4th-century basilica and marvel at the breath-taking frescoes along the way. With your guide, uncover the stories hidden beneath the Vatican before heading to the ground floor of St. Peter's Basilica.
St. Peter's Basilica
Time to visit the grounfloor of the Basilica. As you explore this sacred space, your guide will highlight its iconic features, from the towering Baldachin above St. Peter’s tomb to Michelangelo’s Pietà and the famous Statue of St. Peter, where visitors traditionally touched his feet for blessings. With the Holy Door set to reopen in 2025, this is your chance to experience the Basilica’s living history and timeless beauty like never before.
Inclusions
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Express Guided Tour of St. Peter's Basilica
- Headsets
- Marvel at the Unlocked Holy Door, Baldachin, Pietà, and Grand Altar
- Visit the Papal Grottoes beneath the basilica
- Effortless entry during the Jubilee Year
- Hotel pick up / drop off
- Dome Climb
- Gratuities (optional)
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- DRESS CODE: Entrance into any religious site requires a strict dress code. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. The company will not be held responsible for refused entry due to unsuitable dress.
- Please note that while this is not a "skip-the-line" tour, we’ve pre-booked tickets, allowing us to enter through a dedicated, expedited line.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Please arrive 15 minutes early. Meet your guide at Largo Del Colonnato, in front of the Fontana delle Tiare, located next to St. Peter's Square. Our staff will be waiting with a “The Tour Guy” sign, standing between the fountain and the green kiosk.
End Points
- This tour will conclude inside St. Peter's Basilica, where you're welcome to continue exploring after the guided tour ends.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
* DRESS CODE: Entrance into any religious site requires a strict dress code. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. We will not be held responsible for refused entry due to unsuitable dress. * IMPORTANT: To secure your entry tickets for St. Peter's Church, we require the full names, nationality and dates of birth of all participants. Names must match the passport or ID card and cannot be changed within 48 hours of the tour start time. • Please read our meeting point directions thoroughly in advance. It is the responsibility of all visitors to be at the meeting point 10 - 15 minutes before departure. Guests arriving after departure cannot be accommodated, & missed tours or tickets cannot be refunded. • Mandatory: Everyone is required to carry a copy of the identification page of their passports on all tours. • Large bags, backpacks, luggage, and tripods cannot be brought inside. There is a no coat check at the Basilica's. We encourage you to leave such items and anything similar at your accommodations. • We regret that we are unable to accommodate guests with wheelchairs or any walking impairments that require special assistance on our group tours. We are also unable to accommodate strollers or baby carriages on our group tours. • We will be subject to a security check at the entrance to all sites. Depending on the volume of visitors, we may have a short wait in the security line. • The museums, sites and monuments we visit on our tours are among the most popular in the world. Careful planning helps limit crowd exposure, but please be aware that some locations may be unavoidably busy during standard hours/high season. • We will be subject to a security check at the entrance to all sites. Depending on the volume of visitors, we may have a short wait in the security line. • TTG reserves the right to alter itineraries for reasons of safety, restoration, maintenance, adverse weather conditions or occasional events.
