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Rome: St. Peter's Basilica Dome to Underground Grottoes Tour

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Rome: St. Peter's Basilica Dome to Underground Grottoes Tour

Activity provider:Touriks

4.7

4405 reviews

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From US$ 52.83 per person

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Discover the wonders of St. Peter’s Square and Basilica on a guided walking tour. Visit the Dome and soak up panoramic views of Rome, then go underground to admire the historic grottoes. 

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Duration 105 minutes
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Live tour guide
English, Portuguese, German, French, Russian, Spanish, Chinese, Italian
Private or small groups available

Experience

Highlights
  • Climb to the top of the Dome to admire panoramic views of Rome
  • Admire the Basilica's array of impressive marble, ceilings, and mosaics
  • Visit St. Peter’s Tomb and touch the original 4th century Basilica walls
  • Explore the underground grottoes and marvel at the ancient frescoes
  • Choose between a small group or private tour
Full description

Explore iconic sights in Rome on this guided walking tour. Stroll through St. Peter's square and take in the views of the city from the top of St. Peter's Basilica. Admire artwork like Michelangelo's emotive 'Pietà' statue and go below the Basilica to uncover St. Peter's final resting place.

Meet your guide in St. Peter’s Square then start the tour by climbing your way to the top of the Basilica’s dome. Enjoy an exclusive look at the Dome’s impressive mosaics then head further up to the top balcony.

From here, marvel at panoramic views across the city, spot the Colosseum, the Pantheon, and other iconic landmarks. Descend into the Basilica and admire its impressive interior and discover why it took 150 years to build.

Gaze at the colorful marble, golden ceilings, and intricate mosaics that surround you. Learn about the renowned works of Renaissance and Neoclassic artists that are housed here.  Next, head underground to the Basilica’s historic grottoes and visit St. Peter’s Tomb. Touch the ancient walls of the original 4th-century Basilica and admire its beautiful frescoes. Finish the tour in St. Peter’s Square and soak up its majestic architecture. 

Includes
  • Professional guide
  • Entry fees to the top of the Dome by elevator
  • Sterilized headsets to hear your guide better
  • Use of hand sanitizer during the tour
  • Full on-site assistance
  • Entry to Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and Vatican Necropolis
  • Skip-the-line service
Not suitable for
  • People with claustrophobia
  • People with vertigo

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Meeting point

Meet your guide at Largo del Colonnato 5, by the first columns of the Colonnade. Look for a yellow label with the Touriks logo on it. The meeting point is outside the Basilica before entering St. Peter's square. Do not go through the metal detectors before meeting the guide.

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What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Headphones

Not allowed

  • Shorts
  • Weapons or sharp objects
  • Baby strollers
  • Luggage or large bags
  • Sleeveless shirts

Know before you go

  • The Dome's terrace might not be accessible during bad weather. In that case, you can ask for a partial refund and visit the other areas, or cancel for a full refund
  • Please note that this is not a skip-the-line tour
  • Modest clothing is required to enter the Basilica (knees and shoulders should be covered)
  • Please be aware that the lines to clear security checks at the entrance are not skippable and may take 15-120 minutes
  • For environmental reasons, it is preferable you bring your own headphones and do not print your voucher. The activity provider will provide headphones if you forget yours
  • You will be required to pass through metal detectors at the entrance of the square
  • The Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and Vatican Necropolis are not part of this tour
  • You can leave any strollers at the luggage deposit at the basilica's entrance
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Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 4405 reviews

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  • Guide
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  • Value for money
    4.4/5
  • Service
    5/5

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We took the tour on the morning of 2nd June. The tour was fantastic. I can’t remember the guides name, but she was from Romania originally and had been living in Italy for 10 years. She was blond too - I hope this reaches her. She was incredibly knowledgeable and really engaging. I learned so much about St Peter’s and the art work. I didn’t know anything about St Peter prior to the tour and came out with a thirst to find out more. My teenage boys (17/15) also really enjoyed the information and commented that it was their favourite thing about visiting Rome. Please do not underestimate this huge compliment. Wonderful tour 10/10.

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June 6, 2023

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The guide was very informative. We have a previous Museum and Sistine Chapel Tour that covered different information - I highly recommend it. ** two tours in one day was exhausting but worked out to fill in all the gaps of the history. Great information.

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Roberto was super knowledgeable with important facts and tidbits about Vatican City and St. Peter’s Basilica. He was also very kind and considerate, with well-needed breaks at opportune parts of the tour. Happy to say I made it up to the top of the Dome at my own pace because he had prepped us all with the info ahead of time and gave us the space to complete the climb at the end of the visit. Amazing views! Would strongly recommend this tour and Roberto any time!

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