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St. Peter's Basilica and Vatican Grottoes Tour 90 min

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

Explore St. Peter's Basilica and the Vatican Grottoes at your own pace with a digital audio guide and host assistance.

About this tour

Step into the spiritual heart of Catholicism with a self-guided visit to St. Peter's Basilica and the Vatican Grottoes. Meet your host near St. Peter's Square, collect your tickets, and get help setting up the digital audio guide before exploring at your own pace.

Inside St. Peter's Basilica, take in its monumental scale and discover celebrated works by Michelangelo and Bernini as the audio guide brings the church's history to life. Then descend into the quiet Vatican Grottoes, where more than 90 popes, including Pope Benedict XVI, are laid to rest. With time to explore independently, you can pause at the details that interest you most.

This St. Peter's Basilica and Vatican Grottoes visit pairs convenient entry with the freedom of a self-guided experience. Arrive 20 minutes early to meet the host and prepare your audio guide, then discover two remarkable sites at your own pace.

Highlights

  • Admire Michelangelo and Bernini masterpieces inside St. Peter's Basilica
  • Explore the Vatican Grottoes, resting place of more than 90 popes
  • Discover the basilica's history with a self-guided audio tour
  • Visit at your own pace

What's included

Included

  • Admission fee
  • Access to St. Peter's Basilica
  • Access to the Vatican Grottoes
  • Digital audio guide

Not included

  • Coffee and tea
  • Anything not specified under inclusions

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Important information

  • Meet the host near the entrance borders of St. Peter's Square, outside the security lines; look for a flag or sign with the provider's logo
  • Arrive 20 minutes early to receive tickets and set up the audio guide
  • Infants must sit on an adult's lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

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