St. Peter's Basilica, Square and Papal Grottoes Guided Tour

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St. Peter's Basilica, Square and Papal Grottoes Guided Tour

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€25
Duration
1 h 30 min
Group size
Up to 20 travellers
Guide languages
English

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Overview

Start your Tour at the meeting point, where you will meet the highly qualified Tour Guide.

Admire the marvelous work of St. Peter’s Square, created by Bernini, and its colonnade with 284 columns and 88 pillars, that will remind of a hug.

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.

On the right, you will immediately see the Pietà by Michelangelo Buonarroti, defined as the most beautiful sculpture in the history of art and the most representative opera of the Renaissance.

Following the Tour, you will be faced by the St. Peter’s Throne and the St. Peter’s Baldachin, bronze creations of the sculptor Bernini.

Lastly enter the Papal Grottoes, which are the union between the old Constantinian Basilica and the modern one, and where the previous Pontiffs were buried.

What's included

Tour Guide

Not included

Lunch
Ticket for the Dome (if you want to, ask for indication to the Tour Guide at the end of the tour)
Skip-The-Line access to the Basilica

What you will do

St. Peter's Square
Start your Tour at the meeting point, where you will meet the highly qualified Tour Guide.
Admire the marvelous work of St. Peter’s Square, created by Bernini, and its colonnade with 284 columns and 88 pillars, that will remind of a hug.
15 min
St. Peter's Basilica
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.
On the right, you will immediately see the Pietà by Michelangelo Buonarroti, defined as the most beautiful sculpture in the history of art and the most representative opera of the Renaissance.
Following the Tour, you will be faced by the St. Peter’s Throne and the St. Peter’s Baldachin, bronze creations of the sculptor Bernini. Looking closely, you will be able to see all the genius of the artist.
50 min
The Vatican Grottoes
Enter the Papal Grottoes, which are the union between the old Constantinian Basilica and the modern one, and where the previous Pontiffs were buried.
25 min

Meeting point

Meet in front of the shop "Mondo Cattolico" in Piazza Pio XII n. 12, Roma (on the right side looking at the Basilica).

End point: Meet in front of the shop "Mondo Cattolico" in Piazza Pio XII n. 12, Roma (on the right side looking at the Basilica).

Important information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Wheelchair accessible (with the exception of the Papal Grottoes)
A strict Dresscode is applied inside the Basilica, therefore shoulders and knees should be covered
St. Peters Basilica has a mandatory Security Check that cannot be skipped, therefore a queue might form. The lenghth of this queue cannot be predicted. The Tour Guide will escort you during the queue sharing the history of St. Peter, to then continue into the Basilica