St. Peter's Basilica tour from the top to the underground in Rome
Start at St. Peter’s Square and ascend to the top of the basilica’s dome with an expert guide. Enjoy a bird’s-eye view of the marble floor and closely examine the dome’s intricate mosaics. Continue to the top balcony for a spectacular panorama of Rome, spotting landmarks like the Colosseum, Pantheon, and Castel Sant’Angelo, and see the Vatican State’s boundaries. Delight in views of St. Peter’s Square and the Vatican Gardens. Descend into the basilica to appreciate its splendor, including colorful marbles, golden ceilings, and impressive mosaics. Discover Renaissance and Neoclassical artworks by Canova and Bernini, and admire Michelangelo’s Pietà. Explore the underground grottoes, visit St. Peter’s tomb, and touch the ancient walls of the 4th-century basilica, with its beautiful frescoes
What’s included
Admission to: St. Peter’s Basilica
English-speaking guide
Headset (Provided to ensure the participant can hear the guide clearly)
Not included
Meals and beverages
Other personal expenses
Tips and gratuities
Pricing & availability
Things to know
Voucher type
- Present your mobile voucher
Things don’t always work out, so enjoy peace of mind knowing that the following cancellation options are available to you.
100% refund to your original payment method or credits
- Up to 24 hours before booking date
Non-refundable
- From 24 hours before the booking date
1hr 45min Duration
Please select a tour date
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Eligibility
Participants must be aged 5+ to participate in this activity
Free for children aged 5-6
Children aged 5-17 must be accompanied by a paying adult
Group size: 1-25 participant(s)
Usage validity
- The voucher is valid only on the specified date (and time if applicable)
- Climb St. Peter’s dome for breathtaking views of Rome’s historic skyline and landmarks
- Explore St. Peter’s Basilica, a symbol of Rome’s profound religious and architectural heritage
- Discover ancient tombs and relics in the Vatican Grottoes beneath St. Peter’s Basilica
- Experience the grandeur of Michelangelo’s dome, a masterpiece of Renaissance engineering and art
- Unveil Rome’s rich history, from the heights of the dome to the sacred underground
- [Departure] meet up at Largo del Colonnato, 5. You can choose to depart at the following times: 08:45, 13:30, 14:00. Make sure you take part at the time you selected at booking, Meet your guide holding a yellow TOURIKS label outside the basilica before entering St. Peter’s Square and the security checks. Do not pass through the metal detectors before meeting the guide.Latecomers or no-shows can’t be refunded Please arrive at the location 20 mins before the departure time
- [Attraction/experience] Guided tour, St. Peter's Basilica
- [Return] at St. Peter’s Basilica, You can choose to return at the following times: 10:30, 15:15, 15:45. Options available can vary based on the departure time you selected at booking and the duration of the itinerary.
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Additional information
- This tour involves a considerable amount of walking and stairs. Please make sure you are fit enough to participate Prohibitions & Limitations
- The activity is not recommended: Heart disease/Claustrophobia Security checkpoint
- All participants will need to pass through metal detectors at the entrance to the square
- Please note that security lines at the square entrance may take 5–90 minutes and are unavoidable Prohibitions & Limitations
- The activity is not recommended: heart disease What to bring
- Participants are encouraged to bring their own earphones or headphones for better audio quality and to save the environment What to wear
- Walking shoes
- All participants are required to dress appropriately with covering knees and shoulders to enter the churches
Meet with guide