St Peters Basilica Guided Tour and Vatican Grottoes Small Group

2 hoursPortuguese, English, Italian, SpanishBook 2 hours aheadRome, Italy

From

$58

Explore St. Peter’s Basilica with an expert guide and discover the Vatican Grottoes, including the Tomb of St. Peter.

Your journey begins in the breathtaking St. Peter’s Square, embraced by Bernini’s iconic colonnade — a masterpiece symbolizing the Church’s welcoming arms. Here, your expert guide will introduce you to the history and secrets of Vatican City.

Step inside St. Peter’s Basilica, the largest church in the world, and admire its extraordinary beauty. See Michelangelo’s Pietà and Bernini’s magnificent bronze Baldachin towering over the Papal Altar.

But this experience goes beyond what most visitors see.

Descend into the solemn Vatican Grottoes beneath the Basilica. This sacred space is home to the tombs of Popes and the revered Tomb of St. Peter, the foundation of the Catholic Church.

Led by a knowledgeable guide, this tour offers a deeper understanding of the art, history, and spirituality of the Vatican.

Included

Guided tour of St. Peter’s Basilica
Access to St. Peter’s Basilica
Access to the Vatican Grottoes
Professional licensed guide

Not included

Skip-the-line access (security check required)
Hotel pickup and drop-off

What you'll do

St. Peter's Basilica
Piazza San Pietro, Vatican City, Italy
St. Peter’s Basilica, the largest church in the world, and prepare to be amazed by its extraordinary beauty. Admire Michelangelo’s moving Pietà, one of the most powerful sculptures in history, and gaze up at Bernini’s magnificent bronze Baldachin towering over the Papal Altar.
1h 30mAdmission included
The Vatican Grottoes
Piazza San Pietro, Vatican City, Italy
Descend into the solemn and atmospheric Vatican Grottoes, located beneath the Basilica. This sacred underground space is home to the tombs of Popes and the revered Tomb of St. Peter, the very foundation of the Catholic Church.
30 minAdmission included