Vatican Tour: St. Peter’s Basilica & Grottoes

Explore St. Peter’s Basilica and Vatican Grottoes with a guide. Uncover art, history, and sacred secrets in Vatican City’s heart.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • St. Peter’s Square - St. Peter’s Basilica
    At the heart of St. Peter’s Square, this magnificent church stands as a Renaissance art and architectural marvel. Inside, visitors can admire Michelangelo’s Pietà and enjoy breathtaking views over Vatican City from the towering dome.
  • La Pieta - La Pietà di Michelangelo
    Within St. Peter’s Basilica, the…
What's Included
  • Free Admission to St. Peter’s Basilica
  • Guided tour of St. Peter’s Basilica
  • Professional, licensed tour guide
  • Access to Vatican Grottoes
  • Headsets (for groups over 10 people)
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities (optional)
Additional Information

Embark on an enlightening journey through Vatican City with a guided tour of St. Peter’s Basilica and the Vatican Grottoes. With the expertise of a professional guide, delve into the captivating tales of one of the world’s most significant religious landmarks.
Appreciate the artistry of Michelangelo’s Pietà, Bernini’s Baldachin, and the Basilica’s…

Location
Piazza Risorgimento
Piazza del Risorgimento
Piazza Risorgimento 00192 Roma RM.italy Find your guide at Piazza Risorgimento facing the green kiosk, holding our company logo flag. ITALIAEXPLORER .
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Jennifer_w
Mar 17, 2026
Give your St. Peter’s Experience a boost. - The tour guide was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about St. Peter’s and Rome in general. I learned so much. I would highly recommend the tour. It brought so much more meaning to what we were seeing.
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Stephanie_g
Mar 11, 2026
Where heaven and earth meet... - Our guide Peter led us charmingly, entertainingly and very grippingly first through the almost 1 hour queue and then through the cathedral. He had very interesting background information ready to tell as well as philosophical and witty anecdotes and facts. A wonderful trip through time.
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Libby_l
Mar 8, 2026
Wonderful - There was a lot of queueing at security. It would have been very stressful without the guide . She kept us engaged with stories of our surroundings and stopped people skipping in front of us. Some people were very disrespectful in the queue and Angela handled it brilliantly! Once inside it is an amazing experience.
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Chazney_b
Mar 4, 2026
Sam Tour - Sam was absolutely amazing, so informative, a great pace so not rushing and it was mind blowing! A must see.
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Adamkz7836ew
Jan 23, 2026
Beautiful knows not to lose - St. Peter’s Basilica is truly impressive. Its grandeur, the beauty of the works of art and the solemn atmosphere make the visit unique and exciting. An extraordinary place that leaves you speechless and absolutely worth visiting.
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Peter_p
Dec 28, 2025
Olana has guided us great and explained great. - During Christmas time it is very crowded, thanks to our ingenious guide it has not become boring.
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Van_c
Dec 23, 2025
Very interesting - Peter is super knowledgeable, ask him anything and he knows. It was an amazing church, definitely a must see for any visitor to Rome. My only complaint was our tour was cut short bc we had 2 groups of families who took Peter on a detour to get them to their next tour so Peter couldn't finish our tour bc we we were out of time. I would have preferred he send the others off on their own and finish our tour that we all paid for. It was not fair to us bc they chose to cut it short. There is so much meaning to the architecture, design, and art in the church that if you don't have a knowledgeable guide to explain things, its just not as meaningful other than awe of overwhelming visuals.
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Joseph_g
Oct 22, 2025
The initial part of... - The initial part of getting into Vatican City tour was intense due to pilgrimage occurring over the weekend but our tour guide was very polite, knowledgeable, and made the tour enjoyable.
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Christina_g
Oct 21, 2025
Amazing tour guide and experience - Wen was an amazing guide. She is extremely knowledgeable and so kind. I would definitely want to have her tour me anywhere!
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Behiye_a
Dec 21, 2025
Not affordable - The cave was included in the price but they have closed it for ceremony and we were only allowed to walk around the church. It was a ceremony, full of people so you couldn't hear the guide. Don't be affordable
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).