Vatican Grottoes

Explore iconic sights in Rome on this guided walking tour. Stroll through St. Peter's square and take in the views of the city from the top of St. Peter's Basilica. Admire artwork like Michelangelo's emotive 'Pietà' statue and go below the Basilica to uncover St. Peter's final resting place. Meet your guide in St. Peter’s Square then start the tour by climbing your way to the top of the Basilica’s dome. Enjoy an exclusive look at the Dome’s impressive mosaics then head further up to the top balcony. From here, marvel at panoramic views across the city, spot the Colosseum, the Pantheon, and other iconic landmarks. Descend into the Basilica and admire its impressive interior and discover why it took 150 years to build. Gaze at the colorful marble, golden ceilings, and intricate mosaics that surround you. Learn about the renowned works of Renaissance and Neoclassic artists that are housed here.  Next, head underground to the Basilica’s historic grottoes and visit St. Peter’s Tomb. Touch the ancient walls of the original 4th-century Basilica and admire its beautiful frescoes. Finish the tour in St. Peter’s Square and soak up its majestic architecture. 

Meet your guide and set out on your express tour of St. Peter's Basilica. On your way, pass through St. Peter's Square, listening as your guide introduces you to the smallest country in the world, Vatican City. Enter the Basilica after passing through a security check and discover the ancient treasures housed here. Learn about the history of the church and see Michelangelo's Pietà, Bernini's statues, and the incredible mosaics that adorn the great dome. Next, follow your guide as you head below ground and enter the Vatican Grottoes. Discover the papal tombs located below St. Peter's Basilica as well as the tomb of St. Peter. Your express tour comes to an end next to a nearby fountain with drinkable water. From here you can decide whether to revisit the church or purchase a ticket to climb the dome for panoramic views of Rome.

Join our exclusive St. Peter’s Basilica and Papal Tombs Tour with Optional Dome Climb and experience Vatican City’s timeless beauty like never before. With limited availability, secure your spot on this unforgettable journey through history, art, and breathtaking views. Your adventure begins in the magnificent St. Peter’s Square, where you’ll marvel at the grandeur of the colonnades and fountains, designed to embrace millions of visitors. This iconic square is the heart of Vatican City, and your expert guide will reveal its fascinating history and significance to the Catholic Church. Step inside St. Peter's Basilica, one of the most renowned churches in the world. Inside, you’ll encounter masterpieces by Michelangelo, Bernini, and other legendary artists. Michelangelo’s Pietà, an emotional sculpture, and Bernini’s Baldachin, a stunning bronze canopy, are just some of the extraordinary works of art that will leave you in awe. Your guide will share the fascinating history and spiritual importance of the basilica, enhancing your experience with insights you won’t find in guidebooks. Next, descend into the sacred Papal Tombs, where the Popes who shaped the Church’s history rest. Learn about their lives, their legacies, and their contributions to Vatican and world history. Your guide will share intriguing stories about these influential figures, providing a deeper understanding of the Vatican’s spiritual role. For those seeking an even more elevated experience, the tour concludes with an optional climb to the top of the Basilica’s Dome. The climb offers unparalleled panoramic views of Vatican City, Rome, and beyond. As you ascend, you’ll witness breathtaking views of the basilica’s interior and the Vatican Gardens. At the summit, enjoy a 360-degree view of the city, with landmarks like the Colosseum, Pantheon, and Roman Forum in sight. Your guide will provide fascinating facts as you soak in the awe-inspiring sights. This tour is perfect for those interested in art, history, architecture, or spiritual heritage. Whether you’re an art lover, a history buff, or simply curious about the Vatican, this tour offers something for everyone.

Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Vatican City on a guided tour of all of its most important treasures. Discover the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, St Peter’s Basilica with fast-track entrance access to make the most of your day. Begin your experience by discovering masterpieces of art in the Vatican Museums by some of the world’s most distinguished artists. Follow a guide in your chosen language to the most important areas of the museum, including the Gallery of Maps and Gallery of Tapestries. Enter the Sistine Chapel to contemplate the glory of Michelangelo’s acclaimed masterpiece, “The Last Judgment”, one of the most famous pieces of art ever made. Then, experience the magnificent interior of St. Peter’s Basilica with fast-track entrance. Be awed by one of the holiest sites in the world and admire Michelangelo’s stunning “La Pieta”.

Join a guided tour of St. Peter’s Basilica, an ancient book of wonders in Rome. Learn about the history of the church and get introduced to Vatican City, the smallest country in the world. Explore the golden plated ceiling, optical illusions, Michelangelo’s Pietà, Bernini’s statues, and incredible mosaics, immersing yourself in a world full of magic, spirituality, and beauty. After a thorough tour of the church, head down to the Vatican Grottoes. See the tomb of St. Peter, the final resting place of 90 popes, and the remaining columns from Constantine’s original basilica. Finish the tour to a graceful fountain with drinkable water. Finally, enjoy the option to return inside the church and revisit what you saw, or climb the dome and soak in a panoramic view of Rome.

Embark on a guided tour of Rome to discover the history and the secrets of St. Peter's Basilica, the largest Basilica in the world. Admire the stunning architecture, famous artworks, and the Papal Grottoes. Choose to add on an entry ticket to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. After meeting your guide, explore the wonders that fill the Basilica. Follow your guide as you discover the past of St. Peter’s Basilica and marvel at its grand interior, covered in gold and breathtaking colors. See the artworks created by Michelangelo, Bernini, and Bramante, a focal point for religion and a representative of the beauty of the Renaissance and Baroque eras. After visiting the Basilica, head to the Papal Grottoes, where the previous pontiffs were buried. Get indications to visit the St. Peter’s Dome on request at the end of the tour.

The most famous and the biggest square of the Vatican City. In the middle of the huge square enjoy the Obelisk from Egypt (over 2550 years old). Start your tour in St. Peters Square and perceive the all-embracing character of its majestic architecture. Understand the game of visual effects as were thought by its designer, Bernini, and find the two "special" spots in the square. After entering the Basilica, you will discover the beautiful artworks that fill its space. While walking on the colorful marbles, you will be mesmerized by the enormous dimension of the building and the ceilings entirely covered in gold. Here the guide will take you through the main highlights. You will discover the incredible Papal Altar under Bernini's Baldachin, and marvel at Michelangelo's other timeless masterpiece, La Pietà, as you explore the most important church in the Christian world. Enjoy a visit to the Papal Grottoes, the vast crypt under St. Peter's Basilica. Built 3 meters below the level of the Basilica, they are located just under the great altar in the middle of the central nave. Here, you can see where hundreds of popes and members of royalty have been buried since the 11th century. Enjoy a 360 degrees view over the marble floors and take an exclusive and close-up look at the mosaics of the dome, designed by Michelangelo.From the highest point within vatican, admire breathtaking and panoramic views of the city, including the vatican gardens below. Keep your camera ready to click beautiful panoramic views.

Join a guided tour of St. Peter’s Basilica, an ancient book of wonders in Rome. Learn about the history of the church and get introduced to Vatican City, the smallest country in the world. Explore the golden plated ceiling, optical illusions, Michelangelo’s Pietà, Bernini’s statues, and incredible mosaics, immersing yourself in a world full of magic, spirituality, and beauty. After a thorough tour of the church, head down to the Vatican Grottoes. See the tomb of St. Peter, the final resting place of 90 popes, and the remaining columns from Constantine’s original basilica. Finish the tour to a graceful fountain with drinkable water. Finally, enjoy the option to return inside the church and revisit what you saw, or climb the dome and soak in a panoramic view of Rome.

Begin your express tour of St. Peter's Basilica by meeting your guide at St. Peter's Square. Pass through Vatican City, the world's smallest country, as your guide shares intriguing insights about this unique location. After a security check, enter the Basilica to marvel at its ancient treasures, including Michelangelo's famous Pietà and Bernini's statues. Descend below ground to explore the Vatican Grottoes, where papal tombs and the tomb of Saint Peter await. Conclude your tour near a refreshing fountain, with the option to revisit the church or purchase a ticket at your own expense to climb the dome for breathtaking views of Rome.

Start your tour in St. Peter's Square and be fascinated by its architectural secrets. Discover the optical illusions as were thought by its designer, Bernini. Enter the Basilica and be amazed by its magnificence. Marvel at the mosaics all around you and see why it took 150 years to rebuild. Walk past renowned masterpieces of Renaissance and Neoclassical art with your expert guide. Stand in front of the harmonious 98.5-foot high canopy, and appreciate the expressive power and delicate beauty of Michelangelo's "Pietà". Conclude your tour by descending to the underground grottoes to see St. Peter's tomb. Touch the ancient walls of the original 4th-century Basilica while you admire the work of the beautiful frescoes within.