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St. Peter's Basilica and Vatican Grottoes tour in Rome
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St. Peter's Basilica and Vatican Grottoes tour in Rome

1 hour
Rome
€23.55/person
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Prices for Sat 14 Nov

Full refund rules: If the dome's terrace is closed due to bad weather and you request to cancel the tour before it begins Partial refund rules: If the dome's terrace is closed due to bad weather or if the Vatican authorities close the dome during the tour, and you are willing to continue with the tour without this itinerary You'll get a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hour(s) before the activity date (destination local time)
  • English-speaking guide
  • Visit to St. Peter's Square
  • Visit to St. Peter's Basilica
  • Visit to Underground Grottoes
  • Headset (Provided to ensure the participant can hear the guide clearly)

Not included: Meals and beverages; Other personal expenses; Tips and gratuities

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Overview

Experience an in-depth guided tour of one of Italy's most significant landmarks. Join the tour and explore this architectural and artistic marvel with an expert guide. Enter the basilica and be captivated by its grandeur, surrounded by intricate mosaics that reflect the 150 years it took to rebuild. Wander through masterpieces of Renaissance and Neoclassical art as your guide explains the stories behind them. Stand before the 30-meter-high canopy and take in the powerful yet delicate beauty of Michelangelo's "Pietà." Descend into the underground grottoes to visit St. Peter's tomb, touch the ancient walls of the original 4th-century basilica, and admire the stunning frescoes that have adorned the space for centuries

Highlights

Explore St. Peter's Basilica, an iconic symbol of Rome's rich religious and architectural history
Discover the Vatican Grottoes, the sacred burial site of popes beneath St. Peter's Basilica
Admire Renaissance art and architecture, reflecting Italy's profound cultural and historical legacy
Uncover Rome's historical significance as the heart of the Roman Catholic Church's influence
Experience Italy's cultural depth, where ancient traditions and religious history converge in Rome

What's included

English-speaking guide
Visit to St. Peter's Square
Visit to St. Peter's Basilica
Visit to Underground Grottoes
Headset (Provided to ensure the participant can hear the guide clearly)

What's not included

Meals and beverages
Other personal expenses
Tips and gratuities

Cancellation policy

  • Free cancellation with 24 hours' notice.

Additional info

Please select a tour date
[Departure] meet up at Largo del Colonnato 5. You can choose to depart at the following times: 08:45, 14:00. Make sure you take part at the time you selected at booking. Meet your guide holding a yellow "TOURIKS" logo, before the security checks and entering St. Peter's Square. Do not pass metal detectors before meeting your 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, The Vatican Grottoes. Some attractions might need to be skipped because of capacity or weather conditions [Return] at St. Peter's Basilica, You can choose to return at the following times: 09:45, 15:00. Options available can vary based on the departure time you selected at booking and the duration of the itinerary. Day {num}
Important: Infants and children must be included in the passenger headcount Free for children aged 0-6 Children aged 0-17 must be accompanied by a paying adult Group size: 1-25 participant(s)
This tour involves a considerable amount of walking and stairs. Please make sure you are fit enough to participate 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 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 Accessibility This activity is stroller and wheelchair-accessible
The voucher is valid only on the specified date (and time if applicable)

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