St. Peter's Basilica dome to underground grottos private tour
Attractions & guided tours

St. Peter's Basilica dome to underground grottos private tour

Free cancellation
Language: English, Italian, French, Spanish, German, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: up to 1 hour 30 minutes
Why you’ll love this…
  • Get access to the most exclusive areas of St. Peter's Basilica
  • Climb on the top of Michelangelo's Dome and admire Bernini's colonnades
  • Experience the mystic atmosphere of the Basilica's underground grottoes
What to expect

Enjoy a unique tour of Saint Peter's basilica to find out more about its dome, refined interiors, ancient grottos, and the namesake square that wonderfully frames it.

Start your visit reaching the top of the Basilica's dome, where you'll enjoy a bird's-eye view over the basilica's floor. From there you'll also have the chance to closely admire the Dome's mosaics. Once at the top balcony, you'll get to see a breathtaking view over the Vatican gardens, Colosseum, Pantheon, and Castel Sant'Angelo from a height of 136 meters

Avoiding the long lines at the entrance, you will directly descend into the Basilica from the dome. Here you'll be amazed by the astonishing mosaics and rich marble pavements surrounding you. Your expert guide will show you renowned Renaissance and Neoclassic masterpieces including Michelangelo's Pietà and works by Canova and Bernini, among others.

Go further down into the grottos lying beneath the biggest church in the world to see the tomb of St. Peter inside the original 4th-century basilica. Lastly, conclude your adventure in St. Peter's Square, where you'll find two 'special' spots and perceive the all-embracing effect created by Bernini's colonnade.

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What's included
  • check Entrance to St. Peter's Basilica
  • check Access to the dome and underground grottoes
  • check Expert guide
What's not included
  • x_not_included Pick up and drop-off service
Where

Largo del Colonnato 5, 00193 Rome RM, Italy

Meeting point:
Look for a member of staff carrying a yellow label with "Touriks" written on it.
What to remember
  • Please be at the meeting point 10 minutes before the tour starts
  • It is suggested to wear comfortable walking shoes
  • An appropriate dress-code is required in order to enter the church: knees and shoulders must be covered
  • Please be aware that the lines to clear security checks at the entrance of the square are not skippable and might take 5-45 minutes
  • The dome's terrace might not be accessible in case of bad weather conditions. 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
  • Please note that you will be required to pass through metal detectors at the entrance of the square
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Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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