Die ultimative Basilika-Tour mit Kuppel und Krypten | Small Group

Highlights

Reiseverlauf

1. 1

   We do start from the historical district of Rome, called Borgo. The guide will make an introduction to the Vatican City and show you secret passages of the Pope.

   15 Minuten•Eintritt frei

2. 2

   St. Peter's Square

   St. Peter’s Square in

   St. Peter’s Square in is one of the most famous (and certainly one of the most holy!) sights in the world. It was designed in the 17th century by Gian Lorenzo Bernini, who was known as the most accomplished architect in Rome at the time. Pope Alexander VIII, who commissioned the piazza, asked Bernini to emphasize St. Peter’s importance as “the gateway to Heaven” and the architect implemented the request beautifully. He divided the square into a smaller trapezoidal area adjoining the Basilica and an oval main part, which together create a ground plan in the shape of a giant keyhole.

   15 Minuten•Eintritt frei•Auf der Karte

3. 3

   St. Peter's Basilica

   The view from the top of St. Peter's Dome

   The view from the top of St. Peter's Dome is hailed far and wide as the best panorama of Rome. From these heights you will also be able to gaze over the whole of Vatican City, with its splendid gardens. This is 360° of pure magic as the Eternal City stretches to the hills beyond, and your guide will help you spot many a famous roof and dome, from the Pantheon, to Castel Sant'Angelo and more.

   2 Stunden•Eintritt inbegriffen•Auf der Karte

4. 4

   Vatican Grottoes

   Known by a number of names, Vatican Crypts, Vatican Grottoes, or the catchy 'Vatacombs', this is the enormous underground cemetery below St. Peter's that houses the hallowed tombs of various popes, martyrs, kings and other faithful that the central church in Catholicism has collected over its millennia of history. You can even see a few columns of the original St. Peter's Basilica built by Emperor Constantine in the 4th century AD.

   15 Minuten•Eintritt inbegriffen•Auf der Karte

5. 5

   Vatican City

   Pass by the smallest of the world, the Vatican City, through the Colonnade of Bernini.

   Vorbeifahrt ohne Halt•Eintritt frei•Auf der Karte

Treffpunkt

The meeting point is the coffee shop in Borgo Pio 136, near St. Peter's Square. The closest Metro Station is Ottaviano. If you do need assistance with how to reach the meeting point, please don't hesitate to contact us.

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Abholung

• Alle treffen sich am Startpunkt

Gut zu wissen

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• 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
• St. Peter's Basilica is an active parish and therefore subject to last-minute closures due to mass or other religious events. In these cases, the tour will be canceled and fully refunded.
• The tour operator purchases priority tickets for all guests. Please note that the skip-the-line entrance must pass through security, which can also take 20 minutes. Regular line takes hours to go inside.
• All participants MUST cover their knees and shoulders during visits to religious sites. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements.
• The dome's terrace might not be accessible during bad weather conditions. In that case, you can either ask for a partial refund and visit the Basilica and the grottoes or decide to cancel the tour for a full refund.
• We recommend to wear comfortable walking shoes.
• Please note that you will be required to pass through metal detectors at the entrance of the square.
• The Vatican Necropoli is not part of this tour.
• We are not able to accommodate, refund or reschedule late arrivals.
• Strollers are not allowed in the Basilica. There is a luggage deposit at the entrance of the basilica where you can leave the stroller.
• Please provide the full names of all travellers when booking. The tickets are nominative, therefore, failure to present a voucher with all travellers' full names may result in denied entry.
• Each traveller must present a valid ID document (or a photo of said ID) that matches the same name provided at the time of booking for a successful entry.
• PLEASE NOTE: In the event that the grottoes or certain areas of St. Peter’s Basilica are closed, your guide will adapt the itinerary by highlighting alternative sites and artworks within the basilica. As a result, the overall duration and quality of the tour will remain unchanged.
• Pets are not allowed inside the Basilica.
• Not recommended for travellers with claustrophobia
• Not recommended for travellers with vertigo
• This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted
• One per booking
• Please plan on being at the meeting point at least 10 minutes prior to the start time. If you have any difficulty finding the meeting point for your tour or if you have any other issue requiring urgent attention, please call us at +39 334 727 3299. All participants need to cover their knees and shoulders when entering the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica. As all tour agencies, we are obliged to use the Vatican’s own audio equipment when visiting the Museums. It is not always of the highest quality and therefore bringing your own earphones is strongly advised. We are unable to accommodate late arrivals. Missed tours or tickets due to late arrivals are non-refundable.

Stornierung und Erstattung

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