St. Peter's Basilica Express Guided Tour

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  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.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 2
  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.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 3
  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.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 4
  Cupola di San Pietro

  From the Basilica’s Latin cross shape to its sheer size, nothing will take your breath away like gazing up at its stunning Dome. The mighty Cupola, with a diameter exceeding 41 meters, towers above the Baldachin and is adorned with mosaics, creating a sight impossible to forget. Though the climb up the Dome itself is not included in the tour, the view from below is absolutely breath taking.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 5
  St. Peter's Basilica

  Once your guided express tour comes to an end, you're welcome to remain inside of the St. Peter's Basilica and continue exploring individually.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket included
• Vatican City (Pass by)

  All of the above are key highlights located inside Vatican City and are a part of this guided tour.

  Admission ticket free

Additional info

• 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.

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