Vatican Private St. Peter's Basilica &Grottoes w/tickets
Overview
Let your Guide to take care of everything: Timing, Tickets and special Entrances!
You can concentrate on your Lifetime experience in the Majestic Saint Peter's Basilica and visit the tomb of Saint Peter.
We will start at Saint Peter's Square to unveil the 4 thousand year history of this extraordinary place
Followed by the Vatican Grottoes with 92 tombs and Saint Peter's Tomb himself
After heading to the upper level we will follow the detailed tour of the entire "Modern" Basilica
Please note that the Dome visit is optional and should be asked for well in advance (Guide pays for her own ticket)
What's Included
- Travel insurance for the duration of the tour
- Skip The Line Tickets included
- Cancellations permitted
- Licenced Tour Guide
- Access to some chapels may be limited due to ceremonies
- Dome visit is optional, please ask in advance , guide ticket has to be covered as well
Meeting Location
Via di Porta Angelica
73/, 00193 Roma RM, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Piazza San Pietro
00120 Città del Vaticano, Vatican City
What To Expect
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St. Peter's Square
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
The Vatican Grottoes
15 minutes Admission Ticket Included
St. Peter's Basilica
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- In case you choose The St Peters Dome: 551 steps, the final staircase is very narrow, and gets narrower as you go, you won't be able to sit &rest.
- The St Peters Dome :Not recommended for Pregnant , elderly, suffering from closed environment or for people with difficulty climbing steps
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-392216P6
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Travel insurance for the duration of the tour.
- Skip The Line Tickets included.
- Cancellations permitted.
- Licenced Tour Guide.
- Access to some chapels may be limited due to ceremonies.
- Dome visit is optional, please ask in advance , guide ticket has to be covered as well.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Vatican Private St. Peter's Basilica &Grottoes w/tickets is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- In case you choose The St Peters Dome: 551 steps, the final staircase is very narrow, and gets narrower as you go, you won't be able to sit &rest.
- The St Peters Dome :Not recommended for Pregnant , elderly, suffering from closed environment or for people with difficulty climbing steps
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Vatican Private St. Peter’s Basilica &Grottoes w/tickets will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Travel insurance for the duration of the tour
- Skip The Line Tickets included
- Cancellations permitted
- Licenced Tour Guide
- Access to some chapels may be limited due to ceremonies
- Dome visit is optional, please ask in advance , guide ticket has to be covered as well
Additional Info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- In case you choose The St Peters Dome: 551 steps, the final staircase is very narrow, and gets narrower as you go, you won't be able to sit &rest.
- The St Peters Dome :Not recommended for Pregnant , elderly, suffering from closed environment or for people with difficulty climbing steps
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
