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Overview
Discover the secrets of the Vatican on this tour, led by a knowledgeable guide who provides in-depth insights into its treasures. Upon entering St. Peter's Basilica, ascend the dome for stunning views of the Eternal City. Enjoy a guided tour of the main floor, admiring several artworks and relics, and then descend into the grottoes to see the final resting place of several popes and the sacred Tomb of St. Peter.
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Tour In Rome by Tour in the City
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Maratin Rocks!
Susan_K, Dec 2025
Maratin was amazing and made the best of the ever changing closure s at the basilica! His knowledges and photography skills were incredible! We now have some wonderful memories to look back on!
Vatican grottoes, basilica and dome tour
Warren_L, Aug 2024
Valentin was a great tour guide and he was very knowledgeable about the Vatican and its history! The grottoes have been a bucket list for me and this did not disappoint!
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Dear Customer, thank you for your wonderful review. We are happy to know that our efforts to give the best possible service have been appreciated by you. For us every review has an absolute value and is our lifeblood to work and give the best of ourselves. We are certainly not perfect but we always do our best to ensure a wonderful experience for all our customers. Thanks again from all our staff and we hope to have you as our customer soon. Best regards Stefano
Amazing tour!
Juprh, May 2019
Today we had a tour through Rome with our guide Michele. Very special, we saw beautiful places. Some of them not known by most tourist. Would recommend!
Itinerary
St. Peter's Basilica
Enter the Basilica with a professional tour guide expert in art, history, and archaeology. Visit the grottoes under the Basilica, where the tombs of Popes lie.
45 minutesSt. Peter's Basilica
Climbs the Dome to see the panoramic views of Rome. Tickets for the elevator are pre-reserved for you.
45 minutesAdmission IncludedSt. Peter's Square
Explore St Peter's Square with your tour guide
30 minutesVatican City
St Peter’s Tomb | Vatican Grottoes in Vatican City | Private Tours in Rome
Or crypt, the only part of the Basilica of Constantine still in existence. This is very interesting as it contains many important tombs of Kings, popes, and precious relics of the primitive Church, which narrate in monumental characters the history of twelve centuries of Christianity. Down there are visible also the tombs of the last Popes.
The Bronze Canopy of St. Peter’s Basilica
The bronze Canopy covers the tomb of the Apostle and the confession (I). It is the work of Bernini, executed by the artist for Pope Urban VIII, who inaugurated it in 1633.
Confession
St Peter’s Tomb | The present Confession, enlarged and decorated by Pope Paul V, after a design of Maderno, is surrounded by a balustrade of fine marble and by lamps, burning night and day, before the tomb of the Apostle. A double flight of steps leads down to the confession, which shines with the greatest variety of marble.
15 minutes
Experience
Highlights
Inclusions
- On-site assistance
- St. Peter's Basilica Tickets
- St. Peter's Basilica Tickets Dome/ Elevator Tickets
- Guided Tour of St Peters' Basilica Dome
- Guided Tour of St Peter's Basilica and Crypt
- English speaking professional tour guide
Exclusions
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off and Transfers
- The Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel are not part of this tour
- This tour does not skip the line (neither the security checks one nor the dome's elevator one)
Additional Information
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Customers have a mandatory meeting time stated 20 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time due to managing and organizational reasons.If you arrive late for the meeting time, it will not be possible to join the group or reschedule, unless you pay for the activity again. As per "No Show" rules you will not be entitled to a refund.
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship and Vatican Museum. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
- The dome's terrace might not be accessible during bad weather conditions. In that case, you can either ask for a partial refund and visit the Basilica and the grottoes or decide to cancel the tour for a full refund
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- The activity can suffer 20/30 min variation due to organizational resons
- Please be advised capacity regulations and security may delay the tour departure This could also influence the smooth running of the tour especially on national holidays and events.
- Cancellations, changes or issues due to weather, security and events held by the monument are beyond our control and are directly decided by their administration team. These issues will be reviewed by us and dealt with on an individual basis but are the responsibility of the monument.
- You must have a valid photo ID to enter the monuments (student's ID, Driver License, Passport or State ID all work.) You will be asked to also provide your name, last name and date of birth (at the beginning of the tour, if not provided beforehand.) Security may prevent you from entering the site if the information provided is not accurate and/or don't match the one on your ID.
- Child discount is applied only with a valid ID card
- Note: tour will not operate on religious holidays
- WILL NOT BE POSSIBLE TO VISIT THE BASILICA DURING RELIGIOUS HOLIDAYS AND CEREMONIES (Audiences, Beatifications, Masses of the POPE). The Basilica is often subject to sudden closures. In these cases it is not possible to guarantee access to the Basilica.
- Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair.
- All visitors must pass through the monument/attraction security check please allow at least 20 minutes to clear security.
- Please be aware that large bags/backpacks/suitcases are not permitted in the monument/ attraction. Only very small bags are allowed. Please do not bring these items with you on the day of your tour as there are no cloakrooms at the monument.
- For security reasons all visitors and their luggage shall be screened. To facilitate the security checks please insert any object (including mobile phone) in the bag/backpack or in the tray to be included in the X-ray
- No change on a booking can be accepted after 24hrs to the starting time of the tour. In that instance, no refund will be issued.
- For the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication. If, as a result, your tour is canceled, you will not be entitled to a refund.
- Pets are not allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with claustrophobia and with vertigo.
- Every refund request MUST be done within and not later than 48 hours from the day of the tour
Guide Languages
English
Portuguese
Spanish
German
Italian
French
Cancellation Policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.