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St. Peter's Basilica Dome to Underground Grottoes Tour Highlights

  • Enjoy this tour with a guide to learn about the square's art and architecture

  • Touch the ancient 4th-century Basilica walls at St. Peter's Tomb and the 'Pieta' statue

  • Get accompanied by an English speaking guide and understand this place in a better way

  • Take a tour of St. Peter's Basilica from beneath grottoes to the top of the dome

St. Peter's Basilica Dome to Underground Grottoes Tour Overview

Meeting Location: Largo del Colonnato, 5, 00193 Roma RM, Italy

Activity Timings: 08:45 AM - 04:00 PM

Activity Duration:1 hour 45 minutes (approx.)

About St. Peter's Basilica Dome to Underground Grottoes Tour Rome:

With this tour of St. Peter's Basilica, which includes a climb to the top of its dome, you'll get a rare bird's-eye view of Rome. With an art historian guide, marvel at the Renaissance art and architecture of St. Peter's Square and the basilica. Then go below to explore the grottoes. See St. Peter's tomb before you climb the dome to get a bird's-eye view of the interiors of the church and the surrounding city.

About the Activity:

  • Arrive at the meeting location 10 minutes before your scheduled time to enjoy your tour conveniently.
  • Meet your guide at St. Peter's Square and enjoy the tour with an English-speaking guide.
  • Climb up to the Basilica's Dome admiring the dome made of beautiful mosaics.
  • Go towards the top balcony and enjoy the panoramic view of Berlin and see the Pantheon, the Colosseum and many other landmarks.
  • Go down and learn why the Basilica took 150 years to build.
  • Admire the work of Renaissance and Neoclassic artists who used to live here.
  • Visit St. Peter's Tomb and go down to the Basilica's mediaeval grottoes. Admire the stunning frescoes on the original 4th-century Basilica's antique walls.

How To Reach?

  • By Car: 4 km away from Amsterdam City Center and can be reached in approximately 14 minutes by car/ cab.
  • By Train: Take a train from Rome 19 Circonvallazione Aurelia to Rome 2 Crescenzio Street which leaves every 4 minutes and takes up to 10 minutes to reach. From there you will have to take a 13-minute walk to reach the activity location.

Don't Miss: While you are in Rome, you should checkout and book Pitti Palace Tickets, Medici Chapel Tickets & Palazzo Vecchio Tickets

Select Package Options

On a guided walking tour, learn about the wonders of St. Peter's Square and Basilica. Go below to admire the mediaeval grottoes after visiting the Dome for panoramic views of Rome with 14 people maximum.

Note:

  • Children aged 0-3 years can go free of charge and children between the age of 4-16 years will be charged on a child price basis.
  • Children above the age of 17 years will be considered adults and charged at adult rates.
Price Includes
  • Ticket
    • Full on-site assistance
    • Entry fees to the top of the Dome by elevator


  • Guide
    • Professional guide

More Details about St. Peter's Basilica Dome to Underground Grottoes Tour

Know Before You Go for St. Peter's Basilica Dome to Underground Grottoes Tour

  • Wear comfortable clothes.
  • This activity is not suitable for people who are claustrophobic and vertigo.
  • Sleeveless shirts and shorts are not allowed.
  • Participants are not allowed to carry any sharp object, lighter, luggage bag, alcohol, knife, etc.
  • The Dome's terrace might not be accessible during bad weather. In that case, you can ask for a partial refund and visit the other areas, or cancel for a full refund.
  • Modest clothing is required to enter the Basilica (knees and shoulders should be covered).
  • All foreign nationals must share their passport and visa details at the time of arrival.
  • ID proof is mandatory for each individual guest at the time of arrival.
  • Children aged 0-3 years can go free of charge and the children between the age of 4-16 years will be charged on a child price basis. Children above the age of 17 years will be considered adults and charged at adult rates.

St. Peter's Basilica Dome to Underground Grottoes Tour Map

Starting Point
St. Peter's Basilica
Piazza San Pietro, 00120 Città del Vaticano, Vatican City