Vesta History lounge
ST. PETER'S BASILICA
+ VATICAN GROTTOES UNDERGROUNDS
+ DOME CLIMBING
TUE - THU - SAT - SUN , 12.55 a.m. - (be on the spot 20 mins earlier)
Explore the world’s largest BASILICA, one of the holiest sites in Christianity, and the residence of the Catholic Pope. Immerse yourself in 1.5 hectares of captivating mosaics and 2.5 hectares of exquisite stuccoes. This marvel is a treasure trove of modern art history, where Michelangelo, Raphael, Gianlorenzo Bernini, and Donato Bramante left their indelible marks. Erected atop the tomb of the Prince of the Apostles, Peter, it continues to attract everyday tens of thousands of tourists, pilgrims, and the curious from around the globe.
Your tour even includes a chance to explore the VATICAN GROTTOES UNDERGROUNDS beneath the Basilica and a ticket to ascend the DOME, offering the highest point and the most breathtaking view of Rome.
2hrs 30 / 3 hrs
English
Max 12 people
Instant Confirmation
PRICE
SMALL GROUP TOUR:
49 € (adulti), 24 € (children up to 12 years)
PRIVATE TOUR:
249 € (up to 3 people, then 74 € per person),
THIS TYPE OF TOUR IS TO BE BOOKED BY EMAIL,
THE TIME AND DAY ARE TO BE DETERMINED.
THIS TYPE OF TOUR IS TO BE BOOKED BY EMAIL,
THE TIME AND DAY ARE TO BE DETERMINED
The schedules for both tours must be confirmed via email. In exceptionally rare circumstances, such as ticket sellouts, you will be contacted via email to resolve the issue promptly. Therefore, we kindly ask you to regularly check your email.
What's Included
Each tour includes sanitized and high quality radios and new headsets
High quality and story tellers tour guides and a semi-private group (only small group tours)
TICKET to climb the Dome and reach the highest point in Rome to enjoy the most enchanting view all over the eternal city
Exclusive close-up look at the mosaics from a balcony situated inside the church and at the height of the dome, at approximately 100 meters in height
Visit the real St. Peter's tomb
Stare at the marvelous Pietà by Michelangelo
Experience the magnificence of walking through the mystical Vatican Grottos located in the undergrounds of the Renaissance church
Itinerary
Embark on four different levels of the world’s largest basilica!
Our adventure begins at the iconic square, a historic landmark designed by Gian Lorenzo Bernini four centuries ago, where millions of pilgrims and visitors have gathered.
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From there, we’ll step into the magnificent basilica, spanning over 180 meters in length. Brace yourself for an immersive experience as we explore dazzling golden mosaics, intricate Renaissance and modern stuccoes, and the final resting places of some of Rome’s most revered popes.
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But that’s not all – prepare to be captivated by Michelangelo’s Pietà, a masterpiece that transcends time, marking a pivotal shift in artistic culture between the artistic culture of the Middle Ages and the modern era.
3.
Towering above us is the majestic 30-meter-high baldachin made by Gian Lorenzo Bernini, standing proudly atop the tomb of Peter beneath Michelangelo’s iconic dome. As part of our tour, we’ll descend into the basilica’s underground to witness the real tomb of Peter, which has never been moved for over two millennia.
4.
Towering above us is the majestic 30-meter-high baldachin made by Gian Lorenzo Bernini, standing proudly atop the tomb of Peter beneath Michelangelo’s iconic dome. As part of our tour, we’ll descend into the basilica’s underground to witness the real tomb of Peter, which has never been moved for over two millennia.
1.
From there, we’ll step into the magnificent basilica, spanning over 180 meters in length. Brace yourself for an immersive experience as we explore dazzling golden mosaics, intricate Renaissance and modern stuccoes, and the final resting places of some of Rome’s most revered popes.
2.
But that’s not all – prepare to be captivated by Michelangelo’s Pietà, a masterpiece that transcends time, marking a pivotal shift in artistic culture between the artistic culture of the Middle Ages and the modern era.
3.
Towering above us is the majestic 30-meter-high baldachin made by Gian Lorenzo Bernini, standing proudly atop the tomb of Peter beneath Michelangelo’s iconic dome. As part of our tour, we’ll descend into the basilica’s underground to witness the real tomb of Peter, which has never been moved for over two millennia.
4.
Towering above us is the majestic 30-meter-high baldachin made by Gian Lorenzo Bernini, standing proudly atop the tomb of Peter beneath Michelangelo’s iconic dome. As part of our tour, we’ll descend into the basilica’s underground to witness the real tomb of Peter, which has never been moved for over two millennia.
Meeting Point
It is necessary to be present at the meeting point 20 minutes before the appointment, and it is important not to arrive late because tickets have a specific time to enter, after which time the tickets will no longer be available.