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Rome St. Peter's Basilica Tour 90 min

TourTruth score 5.8 out of 10

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27 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Rome, Italy
  • 1 hr 30 min
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Explore St. Peter's Basilica with a licensed guide, admire Renaissance masterpieces, and visit the Vatican Grottoes and papal tombs.

About this tour

Explore Rome's St. Peter's Basilica on a guided 90-minute walk through one of the city's most remarkable artistic and spiritual landmarks. Meet your guide at Piazza Risorgimento, then head to the Basilica after a security check and hear the stories behind its history, architecture, and sacred spaces.

Inside, take in the scale and detail of the Renaissance interior, including Michelangelo's Pietà and sculptures by Bernini. Continue down to the Vatican Grottoes to see the papal tombs and the resting place of Saint Peter. Your guide brings the Basilica's art and legacy into focus as you move through its celebrated spaces. The tour also includes a walk through St. Peter's Square, with a headset to help you follow along.

The visit ends near a fountain, where you can choose to revisit the church or purchase a ticket to climb the dome for views over Rome. Discover the stories and masterpieces that make this Rome St. Peter's Basilica tour memorable, and experience the Basilica with a licensed guide.

Highlights

  • Admire Michelangelo's Pietà and Bernini's sculptures
  • Explore the Vatican Grottoes and papal tombs
  • Hear the story of St. Peter's burial place
  • Discover the Basilica's Renaissance art and architecture

What's included

Included

  • Walking tour of St. Peter's Square
  • Walking tour of St. Peter's Basilica
  • Licensed tour guide
  • Headset

Not included

  • Entry to other attractions
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Shorts and short skirts
  • See-through clothing

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Important information

  • Meet at Piazza Risorgimento, in front of Chiosco Bar L'Ottagono, 20 minutes before departure
  • Look for the team holding an orange Viva Roma Tours flag
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a stroller
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  • Public transportation is available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 3.85 from 27 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 5.8.

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