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

Highlights

Reiseverlauf

1. 1

   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 Minuten•Eintritt frei•Auf der Karte

2. 2

   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 Minuten•Eintritt frei•Auf der Karte

3. 3

   Vatican Grottoes

   Enter the Papal Grottoes, which

   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 Minuten•Eintritt frei•Auf der Karte

Treffpunkt

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

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Abholung

• Alle treffen sich am Startpunkt

Gut zu wissen

• 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
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted
• One per booking

Stornierung und Erstattung

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

• Storniert und voll erstattet, wenn zu wenige buchen