St. Peter's Basilica Dome to Underground Grottoes Tour | 2 hours

143 Reviews | Rome
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German Group of Max. 25 people
2 Adults x $57.75
$115.50
Approx Total
$115.50
GERMAN TOUR : This option is for a German tour in a group of a maximum of 25 participants
French Group of Max. 25 people
2 Adults x $55.65
$111.30
Approx Total
$111.30
FRENCH TOUR : This option is for a French tour in a group of a maximum of 25 participants
Italian Group Tour max 25 pax
2 Adults x $51.45
$102.90
Approx Total
$102.90
ITALIAN TOUR : This option is for an Italian tour in a group of a maximum of 25 participants
Spanish Group of Max 25 people
2 Adults x $55.65
$111.30
Approx Total
$111.30
SPANISH TOUR : This option is for a Spanish tour in a group of a maximum of 25 participants
PORTUGUESE TOUR
2 Adults x $55.65
$111.30
Approx Total
$111.30
English Group of Max 25 people
2 Adults x $55.65
$111.30
Approx Total
$111.30
ENGLISH TOUR: This option is for an English tour in a group of a maximum of 25 participants
English Group max. 10 people
2 Adults x $86.09
$172.18
Approx Total
$172.18
SMALL GROUP ENGLISH TOUR: Small group tour (Maximum 10 participants) with an English speaking guide.

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: German, Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
  • Dome tickets by elevetor
  • Tour guide
  • Good quality headsets
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Transportation is not included
  • Skip the line

Overview

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.

Meeting points

Meeting point is very close to the St. Piter's Basilica, just 1 minutes walking distance.

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Itinerary

  • St. Peter's Square

    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 minutes

  • The Vatican Grottoes

    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 minutes

  • St. Peter's Basilica

    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 minutes

  • Cupola di San Pietro

    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 minutes

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Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Free Cancellation

June 18100% refund
June 19No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • 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.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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4.9

143 reviews

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Showing 1-5 of 134 reviews with 5 stars

Incredible

Published on Nov, 2024

Absolutely beautiful to see this in person. However the best part of this tour was our guide Karen. Her level of knowledge was outstanding and truly made this our favourite tour in Rome.

Book a tour! Well worth it.

Published on Oct, 2024

The basilica was beyond amazing and the tour guide incredibly knowledgeable. I recommend a tour as opposed to viewing on your own. A big part of the experience is the stories & history. My only challenges came from the basilica not the tour company. 1). Long lines. They need to open more gates and sell a limited number of tickets per day. 2). We never made it to the top of the dome for the same reason. Selling times and limiting visitors would hekpnso much.

Excellent knowledgeable guide, beautiful setting

Published on Sep, 2024

Be ready to be on your feet for a long time but it’s worth it. Very impressed with our guide. She was constantly telling us the history of the site. We were fortunate to only have 12 in our group. Beautiful.

Great experience

Published on Sep, 2024

Representative was excellent. Very memorable, informative and accommodating tour guide. Would recommend this tour.

An artistic experience

Published on Sep, 2024

Our trip was truly amazing. The views were wonderful. Thanks to our guide Ms Maria, we could feel the real magic of the place. We will definitely come back here one day. Thank you for a super organised trip, and we wish everyone could find such a person with such knowledge, who could take them to the world of the Renaissance.

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