St. Peter's Basilica & Underground Papal Tombs Guided Tour

Highlights

• St. Peter's Basilica
• Vatican Grottoes

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   St. Peter's Square

   15min

   Piazza San Pietro, or St. Peter's Square, is a magnificent open space in Vatican City, designed by Gian Lorenzo Bernini. Framed by stunning colonnades, the square welcomes millions of visitors each year to admire its grandeur and the breath-taking view of St. Peter's Basilica. At its centre stands the ancient Egyptian obelisk, surrounded by two elegant fountains. A symbol of faith and art, it is a must-visit destination in the heart of Rome

2. 2

   St. Peter's Basilica

   1h

   Marvel at the Basilica’s breath-taking highlights, including its gilded ceilings, optical illusions, Michelangelo’s Pietà, Bernini’s stunning sculptures, and intricate mosaics. Venture beneath the church to the Vatican Grottoes, where you’ll find St. Peter’s tomb, the final resting place of 90 popes, and remnants of Constantine’s original basilica

Before you go

Location