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St. Peter's Basilica with a fountain in the foreground. 1
St. Peter's Basilica with the obelisk of Constantine in front. 2
St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City with its grand facade and large colonnade. 3
A grand, ornate ceiling with intricate gold detailing and a central circular fresco. 4
A detailed interior of a historical building with ornate columns, a high ceiling, and classical sculptures. 5

St.Peter's Basilica Guided Tour With Dome and Pope Catacombs

By Shahrasti Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$29 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 30m+
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Guided tour of St. Peter’s Basilica
  • Climb to the top of the dome for panoramic views of Rome
  • Discover masterpieces by Michelangelo and Bernini
  • Explore the Papal Grottoes and learn about papal history
  • Hear fascinating stories and insights from a professional guide

Activity location

    • Rome
    • Rome, Lazio, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Piazza della Città Leonina, 00193 Roma RM, Italy | You will find our host with white flag.
    • Roma, Lazio, Italy

Check availability

English Tour Without Dome

  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m
    2h 30m
  • English

This option will include everything from the main product except the dome.

Language options: English
Price details
AU$29.48 x 1 AdultAU$29.48
Total
Price is AU$29.48
Until Sat, 18 July

French Tour Without Dome

  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m
    2h 30m
  • French

This option will include everything from the main product except the dome.

Language options: French
Price details
AU$40.95 x 1 AdultAU$40.95
Total
Price is AU$40.95
Until Sat, 18 July

German Tour Without Dome

  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m
    2h 30m
  • German

This option will include everything from the main product except the dome.

Language options: German
Price details
AU$40.95 x 1 AdultAU$40.95
Total
Price is AU$40.95
Until Sat, 18 July

Spanish Tour Without Dome

  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m
    2h 30m
  • Spanish

This option will include everything from the main product except the dome.

Language options: Spanish
Price details
AU$40.95 x 1 AdultAU$40.95
Total
Price is AU$40.95
Until Sat, 18 July

English Tour With Dome

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
AU$73.71 x 1 AdultAU$73.71
Total
Price is AU$73.71
Until Sat, 18 July

French Tour With Dome

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • French
Language options: French
Price details
AU$73.71 x 1 AdultAU$73.71
Total
Price is AU$73.71
Until Sat, 18 July

German Tour With Dome

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • German
Language options: German
Price details
AU$73.71 x 1 AdultAU$73.71
Total
Price is AU$73.71
Until Sat, 18 July

Spanish Tour With Dome

  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m
    2h 30m
  • Spanish
Language options: Spanish
Price details
AU$73.71 x 1 AdultAU$73.71
Total
Price is AU$73.71
Until Sat, 18 July

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Licensed professional guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guided tour inside St. Peter’s Basilica
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Dome access (Depending on option)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Visit to the Papal Grottoes
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Headsets (for clear audio, when required)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Entry to vatican museums, sistine chapel.

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs, Shorts, Sleeveless shirts, Weapons or sharp objects
  • Not suitable for: Wheelchair users

What you can expect

Experience the grandeur of St. Peter’s Basilica on a guided tour that reveals its history, art, and spiritual significance. Meet your expert guide and enter one of the most iconic churches in the world, where masterpieces by Michelangelo and Bernini bring centuries of history to life.

Begin your journey with a visit to the basilica’s magnificent interior, admiring highlights such as the famous dome and intricate mosaics. Then, climb to the top of the dome—designed by Michelangelo—for panoramic views over Vatican City and Rome.

Continue your experience below ground to the Papal Grottoes, where many popes are buried, including Pope John Paul II. Learn about the basilica’s role in Catholic tradition and its importance as a global pilgrimage site.

This tour is ideal for visitors who want a deeper understanding of the basilica, with the added experience of accessing the dome and exploring the sacred underground spaces.

Location

Activity location

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    • Rome
    • Rome, Lazio, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Piazza della Città Leonina, 00193 Roma RM, Italy | You will find our host with white flag.
    • Roma, Lazio, Italy