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St. Peter's Basilica and Papal Grottoes Guided Tour
$31.77
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Step into the grandeur of our magnificent basilica, where towering spires kiss the heavens and intricate arches weave tales of antiquity. Let our exceptional guides whisk you away on a journey through time, regaling you with captivating stories that echo through the hallowed halls. But this is not merely a tour; it's an immersive experience where you'll uncover the rich tapestry of history that adorns every stone, every stained glass window, and every whispered prayer. Prepare to be enraptured by the grandeur of the basilica's unique history, where every corner holds secrets waiting to be unveiled.
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The experience offers several options. This price includes:
ENGLISH TOUR
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 1 hour 10 minutes
The experience offers several options, check yours above
- Official Guide
- All Fees and Taxes
- Headsets to hear the guide
- Dome access at St. Peter's Basilica is available for an additional 10 euros at the entrance
- Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
- Transportation not included
- This tour doesn't skip the line
Meeting point
Meet your guide 15 minutes before, outside the activity provider's office in Via del Mascherino 88. The meeting point is just a 2-minute walk from St. Peter's Basilica.
Return details
St. Peter's Basilica, with its rich history, architectural grandeur, and spiritual significance, serves as the ultimate endpoint for pilgrims seeking fulfilment of their faith and connection to the Catholic tradition.
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St. Peter's BasilicaStart your tour in St. Peter's Square and experience the all-embracing character of its majestic architecture. Understand the game of visual effects as conceived by its designer, Bernini, and find the two "special" spots in the square. Also, see a 2500-year-old Obelisk from Egypt. Then, step inside the Basilica and discover the beautiful artworks that adorn it. While walking on the colorful marble, be mesmerized by the enormous dimension of the building and the ceilings entirely covered in gold. Follow your through the main highlights. See the Papal Altar under Bernini's Baldachin, and marvel at Michelangelo's timeless masterpiece, La Pietà, as you explore the most important church in the Christian world. Finally, visit 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. See where hundreds of popes and members .
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St. Peter's Basilicaexplore St. Peter's Basilica in Rome on a tour with a local guide and visit the Papal Grottoes, revealing centuries of burials. Discover a place where religion, art, history, and beauty come together.
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St. Peter's Basilica and Papal Grottoes Guided Tour
$31.77
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!