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

Rome, Italy
  • 2 to 3 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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

    • Piazza della Città Leonina, 5, 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

    1

    St. Peter's Basilica

    1 hour Admission Ticket Included

    2

    Baldacchino di San Pietro, Di Bernini

    10 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

    3

    La Pieta

    10 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

    4

    The Vatican Grottoes

    20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    5

    St. Peter's Basilica

    30 minutesAdmission 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

    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 3 reviews
    Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

    From $192.63

    per person

    up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

    Book ahead!
    On average, this is booked 83 days in advance.

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