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Discover the wonders of St. Peter’s Basilica and the Underground Catacombs of Rome.
Before or after your guided group tour of the Catacombs, explore St. Peter’s Basilica at your own pace with fast-track entry tickets. The tickets will be sent to you two days prior to your visit.
St. Peter’s Basilica, the largest in the world, sits atop the burial site of St. Peter. Inside, marvel at masterpieces like Michelangelo’s Pietà, Bernini’s Baldachin, and the tombs of Popes, including St. Peter himself. The basilica’s beauty and history will leave you in awe.
Afterward, enjoy a guided tour of the Underground Catacombs along the ancient Appian Way. These vast underground tunnels were used as burial sites for early Christians and Popes for centuries. Explore these sacred tunnels and uncover the fascinating history of Rome’s early Christian past, all at your own pace.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The end of the tour varies depending on which of the monuments will be visited first.
Itinerary
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1St. Peter's Basilica
The Papal Basilica of Saint Peter in the Vatican City is a church of the Italian High Renaissance located in Vatican City, an independent microstate enclaved within the city of Rome, Italy.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
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The Catacombs of Callixtus (also known as the Cemetery of Callixtus) is one of the Catacombs of Rome on the Appian Way, most notable for containing the Crypt of the Popes, which once contained the tombs of several popes from the 2nd to 4th centuries. The catacomb visited may vary depending on availability and can be San Calisto, San Sebastian, or Santa Domitilla Catacombs.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Everyone entering the Basilica must pass the security check, which can take 10/50 minutes
- Vatican City dress code, which requires covered shoulders and knees. Backpacks and large bags are not allowed.
- Audio guide pickup between 9:00 and 16:00 at St. Peter's Basilica (Sunday 13:00 - 16:00)
- After the security checks, the meeting point is at the desk under the portico of St. Peter's Basilica
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Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Everyone entering the Basilica must pass the security check, which can take 10/50 minutes
- Vatican City dress code, which requires covered shoulders and knees. Backpacks and large bags are not allowed.
- Audio guide pickup between 9:00 and 16:00 at St. Peter's Basilica (Sunday 13:00 - 16:00)
- After the security checks, the meeting point is at the desk under the portico of St. Peter's Basilica
- You must leave a Valid identity document, (passport, Driving License, ID Card), Not Copies, which will be returned to you when the device is returned
- The time booked is referred to the guided tour of the Catacombs ONLY.
- For the tour of the Catacombs, it is suggested that you arrive 10 minutes before the tour starts and exchange your voucher at the ticket office.
- In the catacombs, the temperature is constantly 14°
- Catacombs or St. Peter's Basilica may close due to unpredictable events; in this case, a partial or total refund will be agreed upon.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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