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Vatican City St. Peter's Basilica and Papal Tombs Guided Tour 2 hr

TourTruth score 6.3 out of 10

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14 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

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

Explore St. Peter’s Basilica, admire Michelangelo and Bernini’s works, and descend to the papal tombs with a licensed guide.

About this tour

Explore the art, architecture, and sacred spaces of Vatican City on a guided visit to St. Peter’s Basilica and the Vatican Grottoes. After passing through security screening, follow a licensed guide inside one of the city’s most remarkable landmarks.

See Michelangelo’s Pietà, Bernini’s artwork and Baldachin, and the Basilica’s mosaics as your guide shares the site’s history. Then descend into the Vatican Grottoes to visit the papal tombs, including the tomb of Saint Peter. The tour concludes in St. Peter’s Square. St. Peter’s Dome entry is not included, keeping the experience focused on the Basilica and its underground sacred spaces.

Choose this Vatican City St. Peter’s Basilica and Papal Tombs Guided Tour for a guided look at the landmark’s celebrated works and history. Meet near the central obelisk, arrive 10–15 minutes early, and get ready to explore.

Highlights

  • Admire Michelangelo’s Pietà, Bernini’s artwork, and the Baldachin
  • Explore the Basilica’s mosaics with a licensed guide
  • Descend into the Vatican Grottoes to see the papal tombs
  • Finish your visit in St. Peter’s Square

What's included

Included

  • Guided tour of St. Peter’s Basilica
  • Entry via security screening
  • Headsets for groups if needed
  • Expert licensed guide
  • Access to the Vatican Grottoes and papal tombs

Not included

  • Entry to St. Peter’s Dome
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks

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Important information

  • Meet across from St. Peter’s Square at the main entrance near the central obelisk
  • Arrive 10–15 minutes early and look for a guide holding the tour-name sign or wearing a blue badge
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnant travelers, or 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 3.79 from 14 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 6.3.

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