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St. Peter's Basilica and Papal Tombs Guided Tour

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  • Rome, Italy
  • 2 hrs
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Explore St. Peter’s Basilica, admire Michelangelo’s Pietà, and descend into the historic grottoes to see the Tomb of St. Peter.

About this tour

Explore St. Peter’s Basilica and its historic underground grottoes on a guided journey through centuries of art, faith, and history. Inside the basilica, look up at soaring golden ceilings, take in vibrant marble floors and mosaics, and see Michelangelo’s Pietà. Your guide also leads you to the Papal Altar, crowned by Bernini’s bronze Baldachin.

Continue beneath the basilica floor into the historic grottoes. There, discover ancient walls, centuries-old frescoes, and the sacred Tomb of St. Peter, described as the final resting place of popes and monarchs. The tour concludes as you emerge into St. Peter’s Square. A professional guide and radio headsets help you follow the visit, which lasts 120 minutes. Vatican Museums are not included.

See the landmark’s celebrated art and sacred history up close on this St. Peter’s Basilica and Papal Tombs guided tour.

Highlights

  • Admire the basilica’s golden ceilings, marble floors, and mosaics
  • Stand before Michelangelo’s Pietà and Bernini’s bronze Baldachin
  • Explore the historic grottoes beneath the basilica
  • See the sacred Tomb of St. Peter and centuries-old frescoes
  • Finish your visit in the grandeur of St. Peter’s Square

What's included

Included

  • Radio headsets
  • Guided tour of the basilica
  • Professional tour guide

Not included

  • Vatican Museums

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Important information

  • Infants must sit on an adult’s lap
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Wheelchair accessible; all areas and surfaces are accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

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