St. Peter's Basilica Tour: Art, History, and Views

Embark on a small group tour of St. Peter’s Basilica and Grottoes, and experience the awe-inspiring architecture, masterpieces by renowned artists, and the religious significance of this iconic Vatican City landmark.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • St. Peter’s Basilica - St. Peter’s Basilica is one of the holiest sites in Christianity. It is traditionally believed to be built on the burial site of Saint Peter, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus and the first Bishop of Rome (Pope). The basilica holds great religious and historical importance for Catholics.
    The basilica is renowned for its…
What's Included
  • Guided tour of St. Peter’s Basilica
  • Headsets for clear audio
  • Professional and licensed guide
  • Entry tickets to the Dome (if option selected)
What's Not Included
  • Entry to Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel
Additional Information

St. Peter’s Basilica, nestled within the precincts of Vatican City, stands as a testament to fervent spirituality and stunning architectural mastery. A well-guided tour of this iconic sacred site offers a deep dive into its rich historical, artistic, and sanctified aspects.
Appreciate the grandeur of this magnificent monument, particularly the…

Location
Piazza della Città Leonina, 5
Piazza della Città Leonina
The coordinator will wait for you at '' Piazza della citta leonina, 5 '' with red sign written ' Kay Kay Tour ''. make sure to arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled time for check-in
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Djm9294
Jul 24, 2025
Tour of Basilica, grottoes and Dome - Claudio - Went on tour of St Peter’s Basilica, the underground grottoes and climbed the dome. A great day out! Many thanks to my guide, Claudio, who made the experience absolutely unforgettable. As a guide, Claudio was very welcoming, funny and clearly knowledgeable about all things Rome. Thank you!
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Giliana_s
Jul 24, 2025
Claudio was awesome and... - Claudio was awesome and knowledgeable. I would recommend doing this tour to the beautiful basilica.z
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Jennifer_f
Jul 22, 2025
Very knowledgeable guide - Our tour guide Claudio was fantastic. He was very knowledgeable and easy to listen to. He gave good instructions for climbing the stairs as well as how to walk through the holy door at the end of the day.
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Lasha_h
Jul 21, 2025
you have to do this tour! Worth it! - Sophia is amazing! One of the best tools I’ve ever attended! Learned so much and shes very engaging! always checking for understanding and making sure everyone is accounted for!
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S6040comicaelam
Jul 20, 2025
Visit St. Peter's Basilica with Michael! - We made the visit to St. Peter's Basilica, Michael was super friendly, he told us the story in a very stressful and easy to listen to way III... Very entertaining visit. Advice without a doubt!
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Greg_m
Jul 20, 2025
This Tour is a Must - This was a great, well-paced tour with a passionate and professional guide named Frederico. We learned some great details about the Vatican and were given the option of climbing the dome (challenging, but we did it!)
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Risa_r
Jul 19, 2025
Federico was amazing!... - Federico was amazing! Friendly, funny and knowledgeable! He was always conscious of everyone in the group to make sure they saw everything thoroughly! Wonderful experience.
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Miisa_m
Jul 18, 2025
Amazing tour guide. She... - Amazing tour guide. She was very knowledgeable and open to answering questions even after the tour was over.
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Maria_k
Jul 13, 2025
Personal care even in a 30 person tour! - Care and concern for individual needs taken even on a large group tour. Aging mom could not walk fast or climb stairs. Our guide slowed the pace and checked in regularly. She made sure mom was comfortably situated to sit and relax while we climbed dome.
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Judith_m
Jul 24, 2025
Good but rushed - Good tour but felt a bit rushed. The dome was the highlight. Would just purchase dome entry next time
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up to 14 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).