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Rome St. Peter's Basilica and Papal Tombs Guided Tour

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  • Rome, Italy
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Explore St. Peter’s Basilica, admire masterpieces by Michelangelo and Bernini, and visit the Vatican Grottoes with a licensed guide.

About this tour

Step inside one of Rome’s most remarkable landmarks on a guided visit to St. Peter’s Basilica and the Tombs of the Popes. With a licensed guide leading the way, discover the stories behind the basilica’s celebrated art and the Vatican Grottoes below.

Admire Michelangelo’s Pietà and Bernini’s Baldachin as you explore the church, then visit the papal tombs and learn about the lives and legacies of former popes. The tour brings together major artistic highlights and centuries of history in one experience. Meet near Piazza Risorgimento, a short walk from St. Peter’s Square, and arrive 30 minutes before departure. Admission and a licensed guide are included; food and drinks are not.

Choose this Rome St. Peter’s Basilica and Papal Tombs Guided Tour for a closer look at the art, architecture, and history within Vatican City. Book your visit and experience these extraordinary spaces with an expert guide.

Highlights

  • Admire Michelangelo’s Pietà and Bernini’s Baldachin
  • Explore the Vatican Grottoes and papal tombs
  • Hear the basilica’s stories from a licensed guide

What's included

Included

  • Admission fee
  • Licensed tour guide

Not included

  • Food
  • Water or other beverages

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Important information

  • Arrive 30 minutes early at the meeting point
  • Meeting point is near Piazza Risorgimento, along Via di Porta Angelica
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Public transportation is available nearby

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This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.30 from 10 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

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  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 6.6.

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