St. Peter's Basilica & Papal Grottoes Guided Tour: History & Grandeur

Highlights

• St. Peter's Basilica
• Papal Grottoes
• Expert Official Guide

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   St. Peter's Basilica

   1h

   Start your tour in St. Peter's Square and experience the all-embracing character of its majestic architecture. Understand the game of visual effects as conceived by its designer, Bernini, and find the two "special" spots in the square. Also, see a 2500-year-old Obelisk from Egypt. Then, step inside the Basilica and discover the beautiful artworks that adorn it. While walking on the colorful marble, be mesmerized by the enormous dimension of the building and the ceilings entirely covered in gold. Follow your through the main highlights. See the Papal Altar under Bernini's Baldachin, and marvel at Michelangelo's timeless masterpiece, La Pietà, as you explore the most important church in the Christian world. Finally, visit 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. See where hundreds of popes and members .

2. 2

   St. Peter's Basilica

   10min

   explore St. Peter's Basilica in Rome on a tour with a local guide and visit the Papal Grottoes, revealing centuries of burials. Discover a place where religion, art, history, and beauty come together.

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