St. Peter's Basilica Dome to Underground Grottoes Tour

4.7(215)2 hoursGerman, Portuguese, English, Italian +2Rome, Italy

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$65

Discover St. Piter's Basilica ( one of the finest cathedrals) on a guided tour small group with a professional art historian. Enjoy a rare bird's- eye view over Rome with this tour that's includes a climb to the top of it's dome.

Included

Tour guide
All Fees and Taxes
Good quality headsets
Dome tickets by elevetor

Not included

Transportation is not included
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What you'll do

St. Peter's Square
Borgo Santo Spirito, Piazza Papa Pio XII, Vatican City, Italy
The most famous and the biggest square of the Vatican City. In the middle of the huge square enjoy the Obelisk from Egypt (over 2500 years old) Start your tour in St. Peters Square and perceive the all-embracing character of its majestic architecture. Understand the game of visual effects as were thought by its designer, Bernini, and find the two "special" spots in the square.
10 min
The Vatican Grottoes
Piazza San Pietro, Vatican City, Italy
Enjoy a visit to the Papal Grottoes, the vast crypt under St. Peter's Basilica. Built 3 meters below the level of the Basilica, they are located just under the great altar in the middle of the central nave. Here, you can see where hundreds of popes and members of royalty have been buried since the 11th century.
15 min
St. Peter's Basilica
Piazza San Pietro, Vatican City, Italy
After entering the Basilica, you will discover the beautiful artworks that fill its space. While walking on the colorful marbles, you will be mesmerized by the enormous dimension of the building and the ceilings entirely covered in gold. Here the guide will take you through the main highlights. You will discover the incredible Papal Altar under Bernini's Baldachin, and marvel at Michelangelo's other timeless masterpiece, La Pietà, as you explore the most important church in the Christian world.
40 min
St. Peter's Basilica
Piazza San Pietro, Vatican City, Italy
From the highest point within vatican, admire breathtaking and panoramic views of the city, including the vatican gardens below. Keep your camera ready to click beautiful panoramic views.
40 minAdmission included

Meeting and pickup

3 locations

Pickup details

Meet your guide 15 minutes before, outside the activity provider's office in Via del Mascherino 88. The meeting point is just a 2-minute walk from St. Peter's Basilica.