St. Peter's Basilica Private Tour: Square, Dome & Papal Tombs

Rome, Italy

2 to 3 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

What's Included

Private licensed guide, exclusively for your group
Priority access to St. Peter's Dome climb
Guided exploration of St. Peter’s Square and Papal Grottoes
Headsets for easy listening, even in crowded areas
Personalized tour inside the Basilica, including Pietà, Baldachin, and papal altars
Free time for photos and videos whenever you wish

Personal expenses, souvenirs, or gifts
Transportation to or from the meeting point
Food and drinks (you are welcome to bring snacks for children)
Tips or gratuities for your guide (optional)
Travel insurance or medical coverage

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Sanpietrino Caffè
Via della Conciliazione, 45, 00193 Roma RM, Italy
Please arrive at the Meeting Point indicated on your booking confirmation. Look for the yellow flag — it’s the symbol of our group. Your private guide Olga will be waiting to welcome you! Please arrive 15–20 minutes before the scheduled start time to ensure a smooth check-in and timely departure.

End point

Saint Peter's Square
Piazza San Pietro, 00120 Città del Vaticano, Vatican City

Itinerary

St. Peter's Basilica

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Baldacchino di San Pietro, Di Bernini

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

La Pieta

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

The Vatican Grottoes

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

St. Peter's Basilica

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

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

Infants must sit on laps
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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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

5.0

based on 4 reviews

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Great tour guide Highly recommend

Carolyn_C, May 2026

Olga was a great tour guide Very informative and explained so many details inside and outside the St. Peter basilica So sweet and easy to speak with. We did wait in the regular line which was faster than skip the line and she explained the whole history of the statutes, the pope and the area in general