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Explore St. Peter's Basilica and descend to the Vatican Grottoes on this express guided tour. Admire the Baldachin above St. Peter’s Tomb, visit Michelangelo's Pietà, and stand under the iconic Cupola

Highlights

• Dive into St. Peter's Basilica with pre-booked tickets during the Jubilee Year
• Explore the Vatican Grottoes, where popes and church legends rest
• Stand below Michelangelo's mighty Cupola and experience its greatness
• Be amazed by Bernini’s Baldachin, towering over St. Peter’s sacred tomb.
• Admire Michelangelo’s Pietà and witness the unlocked Holy Door

Description

Ready to step into the heart of the Vatican on a guided tour and avoid the endless queues during the mighty Jubilee year? Take the chance to experience St. Peter’s Basilica like never before, with pre-booked tickets that let you glide past the crowds and dive straight into history. Your journey begins in St. Peter’s Square, where your expert guide will meet you. You'll enter through a special timed entrance and begin your adventure with a descent into the Vatican Grottoes – also known as the Papal Crypts – where popes and Church legends rest. As you walk past these sacred tombs, your guide will share fascinating stories of the towering figures who left their mark on Christianity. After exploring the underground grottoes, ascend to the ground level and be awestruck by the majesty of St. Peter’s Basilica. Stand beneath the grand Cupola, designed by Michelangelo, and marvel at its towering height and breathtaking scale. Prepare to be amazed by the Baldachin, Bernini’s towering canopy over St. Peter’s Tomb, with intricate details that’ll leave you speechless. Next, the legendary Holy Door, which opens only once every 25 years—this is truly the moment to experience St. Peter's Basilica in a way most will never have the chance. Dive into the captivating history of the Papal States and the traditions of the Jubilee Year, all brought to life by your expert guide, adding depth and meaning to your visit. Finally, witness Michelangelo's Pietà, a masterpiece sculpted at just 24 years old. Its serene beauty, depicting Mary cradling the body of Jesus, is a powerful symbol of grace and suffering that transcends time. Once the express tour ends, feel free to stay and explore the Basilica at your own pace. Take in every corner, every detail, and immerse yourself in the beauty of this holy site.

Includes

Express Guided Tour of St. Peter's Basilica Effortless entry during the Jubilee Year Marvel at the Unlocked Holy Door, Baldachin, Pietà, and Grand Altar Visit the Papal Grottoes beneath the basilica Professional English-speaking guide Headsets

Important Information

• This tour does not visit the Vatican Museums Due to its religious origin shoulders and knees of all participants need to be covered Please note that while this is not a 'skip-the-line' tour, we’ve pre-booked tickets, allowing us to enter through a dedicated, expedited line St. Peter's Basilica may occasionally close unexpectedly due to Vatican events. If this occurs, the tour operator will notify you promptly to arrange a reschedule. In the rare case the underground is closed, you'll enjoy additional time exploring the basilica and St. Peter’s Square.

Easy cancellation

Отмена за 24 часов до начала мероприятия с полным возмещением стоимости.