St. Peter's Basilica Dome & Vatican Grottoes Guided Tour: Rome's Bird's-Eye View

Highlights

• Dome Climb via Elevator
• Vatican Grottoes Visit
• Professional Art Historian Guide

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   St. Peter's Square

   10min

   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.

2. 2

   The Vatican Grottoes

   15min

   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.

3. 3

   St. Peter's Basilica

   40min

   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.

4. 4

   St. Peter's Basilica

   40min

   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.

Before you go

Location