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Discover the wonders of St. Peter’s Square and Basilica on a guided walking tour. Visit the Dome and soak up panoramic views of Rome, then go underground to admire the historic grottoes. 

Highlights

• Climb to the top of the Dome to admire panoramic views of Rome
• Admire the Basilica's array of impressive marble, ceilings, and mosaics
• Visit St. Peter’s Tomb and touch the original 4th century Basilica walls
• Explore the underground grottoes and marvel at the ancient frescoes
• Choose between a small group or private tour

Description

Explore iconic sights in Rome on this guided walking tour. Stroll through St. Peter's square and take in the views of the city from the top of St. Peter's Basilica. Admire artwork like Michelangelo's emotive 'Pietà' statue and go below the Basilica to uncover St. Peter's final resting place. Meet your guide in St. Peter’s Square, then start the tour by climbing your way to the top of the Basilica’s dome. Enjoy an exclusive look at the Dome’s impressive mosaics then head further up to the top balcony. From here, marvel at panoramic views across the city, spot the Colosseum, the Pantheon, and other iconic landmarks. Descend into the Basilica and admire its impressive interior and discover why it took 150 years to build. Gaze at the colourful marble, golden ceilings, and intricate mosaics that surround you. Learn about the renowned works of Renaissance and Neoclassic artists that are housed here.  Next, head underground to the Basilica’s historic grottoes and visit St. Peter’s Tomb. Touch the ancient walls of the original 4th-century Basilica and admire its beautiful frescoes. Finish the tour in St. Peter’s Square and soak up its majestic architecture.  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.

Includes

Professional guide (if option selected) Entry fees to the top of the Dome by elevator (if option selected) Entry fees to the Basilica Dedicated entrance (if option selected and only for English tour)

Important Information

• 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 passport or ID document that matches the same name provided at the time of booking for a successful entry The Dome's terrace might not be accessible during bad weather. In that case, you can ask for a partial refund and visit the other areas, or cancel for a full refund Please note that this is not a skip-the-line tour Please be aware that the lines to clear security checks at the entrance cannot be skipped and may take 15-120 minutes You will be required to pass through metal detectors at the entrance of the square The Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and Vatican Necropolis are not part of this tour You can leave any strollers at the luggage deposit at the basilica's entrance

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 2 days in advance for a full refund