St. Peter's Basilica & Underground Express Guided Tour

Rome, Italy

Great choice

5+ bookings last month.

1 to 2 hours (approx.)
Offered in: English

Overview

Enhance your visit to St. Peter's Basilica and Vatican City with a live tour guide. You'll discover details about the church and its history that you'd likely miss on your own, and a live tour is far more engaging than an audio guide. The efficient tour also takes you underground to the the Vatican Grottoes, where you can see the tomb of St. Peter and more.

See the highlights of St. Peter's Basilica even if you're short on time
Ask your guide any questions you might have
Navigate the crowded church more efficiently with a guide
Choose from morning and afternoon tours for flexibility

What's Included

St. Peter's Basilica Visit
St. Peter's Square Visit
Pietà of Bernini
Undergound Papal Tombs
Licensed Guide

Vatican Museums
Sistine Chapel
Climbe to the Dome (9€ on site)

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Piazza Del Risorgimento (Vatican City)
00192 Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy
The meeting point for this activity is located in: Our dedicated team will wait for you holding our Orange Company Flag with Viva Roma Tours Logo.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Ticket Redemption Point

Piazza Risorgimento, Piazza del Risorgimento, 00192 Roma RM, Italy

Itinerary

St. Peter's Basilica

1 hour 10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation

Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

3.8

based on 18 reviews

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It was a wonderful tour...

ARNOLD_K, Oct 2026

It was a wonderful tour and our guide was very knowledgeable. My only problem was finding the meeting place because the information that I got through Viator and my confirmation did not match where they were located. I would suggest calling the operator and confirming the meeting location.

Disappointed travelerd

Catherine_G, Oct 2026

We waited for 45 minutes for our guide who never showed up. We called the tour group and they told us we were in the right spot. We called back multiple times and there was no answer. We love Viator but this was a bust. We do expect to have a refund. I hope Viator also get the refund from the tour group.

Don’t waste your time or money!

Amber_C, Jun 2026

This was the worst experience of our trip! We arrived 15 minutes early to the meeting point with no other instructions other than to look for an orange sign. We looked everywhere. Turns out it was at a cafe and she was sitting with a laptop, no group of tourists. When I went up to her she said the tour was at 2 pm not 3pm like my reservation said! She asked if I had received a message in whats app and I showed her I did not! I also showed her my Viator reservation and that I had already been charged! She went to look in her laptop and she conveniently said her laptop died and that I could request a refund through Viator. I did and still have not heard anything back! Book at your own risk!

We came early to the meeting spot and there was no one there. Tried contacting the guide and the tour company no on resp

Joeshnee_P, Apr 2026

We came early to the meeting spot and there was no one there. Tried contacting the guide and the tour company no on responded. Waited for 40 mins and no one came. Very disappointing as we paid a lot for this tour

Worth the Wait

Ava_F, Feb 2026

It was incredibly thorough in terms of the information and history given by our tour guide, Tania. She was INCREDIBLE!!! Because we went after Ash Wednesday, the crowds and line were unseasonably long. However, Tania was so engaging and knowledgeable. She kept us glued to everything she said which made the long wait worth it!!!

Good choice

Wojciech_M, Oct 2025

Great organization, tour girl well educated and pleasant - she was thinking about everyone Good choice for a tour visit

It was amazing....

Rayisa_B, Jul 2025

It was amazing. With Olena (the guide), we were introduced to the history and enjoyed our trip. For sure recommend !!

St. Peter’s basilica underground tour

Janet_G, Jul 2025

Our tour guide, Maria was great. But the instructions to turn in our vouchers at a different location was bogus. The young man waving the flag was nice but not even close to the right color or right name

An excellent tour, but confusing booking arrangement

Celia_L, Jul 2025

Great tour. Very interesting and informative with an excellent guide. Quite fast paced and you do need to keep up with the guide, but once you are in St Peter’s you can stay on at leisure after the conclusion of the guided tour and revisit parts of the Basilica. One thing… if you receive an instruction via Viator having booked telling you to collect tickets from Via Di Porta Cavalleggeri in exchange for vouchers… don’t bother! It is incorrect and I wasted time trailing there! Simply go to the meeting point stated in the booking and tell the guide. You will save unnecessary time and effort.

This was a great...

James_C, Jul 2025

This was a great experience for the price. Keep in mind you do have to go through a security check point before entering

The best in Italy 🇮🇹

george_b, Jun 2025

This tour was fantastic and the tour agent Sam gave full information about the Basilica. He is well we qualified and elegant, polite person. We love to tour with him next time George Bcherrawi

Don’t miss this. It’s worth the wait.

CarolAnn_M, Jun 2025

Wow, what an amazing experience. Bigger and more beautiful than you could imagine. Be prepared to battle some crowds and wait in line, but it’s 100% worth it. Our guide, Peter, was great. He was easy to understand and kept us all interested with fascinating details about the basilica. I was so impressed and very glad we did it. Highly recommend this tour!

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Amy_L, Jun 2025

The whole experience after finding out tour meeting spot was amazing! The day we went our amazing tour guide Sam said it wasn’t too packed - we got lucky. From entrance to exiting the church was breath taking. It really helps having a guide so you know what you are looking at.

Response from Host, Jun 2025

Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear you had such a memorable experience and that Sam helped bring the visit to life. Having a guide truly makes a difference when exploring such an extraordinary place, and we’re glad everything—from the entrance to the final moments—was enjoyable. We hope to welcome you again on another unforgettable visit! Warm regards, Roots in Rome Team

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Dawn_I, May 2025

Was put with a tour guide (Wen) with a heavy Asian accent. Could not understand anything she said and was not moved to a new guide nor given refund requested. Missed out on once in a lifetime tour.

Response from Host, Jun 2025

Thank you for your feedback. We're very sorry to hear that your experience did not meet expectations. However, we want to address your comment with care—criticizing a guide solely based on their accent can come across as discriminatory. All of our guides are licensed professionals, fluent in English, and trained to deliver high-quality experiences to guests from all over the world. We understand that accents vary, but it's important to approach these situations with fairness and respect. While we regret that the experience did not match what you were hoping for, we also want to ensure that all team members are treated with dignity. Your feedback has been noted and will be shared internally as we continue to improve our services. The Roots in Rome Team

The best tour ever.

Jonathan_T, Dec 2024

I had a the best history lesson about the St. Peter’s Basilica. The best tour guide I have ever had.

Response from Host, Feb 2025

Thank you for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your history lesson at St. Peter’s Basilica and that your guide made such a lasting impression. Providing an engaging and memorable experience is always our goal. We hope to welcome you back for more historical discoveries in the future! Best regards, Team Roots in Rome

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