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Explore St. Peter's Basilica with a private guide who handles timing, tickets and special entrances for you. Begin in St. Peter's Square, descend into the Vatican Grottoes with their 92 tombs and the tomb of Saint Peter, then tour the full modern Basilica. Skip-the-line entry and travel insurance are included.

What's included

Licenced Tour Guide
Travel insurance for the duration of the tour
Skip The Line Tickets included
Cancellations permitted

Not included

Dome visit is optional, please ask in advance , guide ticket has to be covered as well
Access to some chapels may be limited due to ceremonies

Itinerary

1
Vatican City
20min
Entering the Vatican Soil
2
St. Peter's Square
30min
The Colourful Layered History of the Famous Square from Caligula , through Michelangelo and to Mussolini!
3
The Vatican Grottoes
15min
Vatican Grottoes is a Sacred place where is Saint Peters Tomb is located
4
St. Peter's Basilica
1h
The opening of the Holy Door is the most well-known and moving ritual, marking the Jubilee 2025 the most memorable experience

Before you go

Ticket & redemption

Mobile or paper ticket accepted
One ticket covers the whole booking

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Restrictions & safety

In case you choose The St Peters Dome: 551 steps, the final staircase is very narrow, and gets narrower as you go, you won't be able to sit &rest.
The St Peters Dome :Not recommended for Pregnant , elderly, suffering from closed environment or for people with difficulty climbing steps

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Private St. Peter's Basilica & Grottoes Tour with Skip-the-Line Tickets

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