St. Peter's Basilica & Papal Tombs Tour
Overview
Our knowledgeable guides will provide historical context, engaging stories, and fascinating details that bring the sites to life.
Your knowledgeable guide will briefly overview the Vatican City and St. Peter's Basilica at the meeting point.
You will have the chance to enjoy Basilica's exterior and learn about the design and construction of this Renaissance masterpiece and its symbolic significance in the Catholic Church.
Then you will enter through the massive bronze doors and the awe-inspiring Nave. Admire the colossal statues, intricate mosaics, and the breathtaking Baldachin designed by Gian Lorenzo Bernini.
You will encounter Michelangelo's renowned sculpture, the Pieta. Your guide will share insights into the artist's life and the emotional depth of this masterpiece.
All of that; combined with limited group sizes, allowing for a more personalized and interactive tour will make it a tour to remember.
What's Included
- Entry/Admission - Papal Tomb
- Entry/Admission - St. Peter's Square
- Guided tours of the St. Peter's Basilica & Papal Tomb
- Professional Tour guide
- Entry to other attractions
- Shorts & Short skirts
- See-through clothing
- Alcohol and drugs
Meeting Location
Piazza del Risorgimento
00192 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 Basilica
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-251545P5
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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).
- Entry/Admission - Papal Tomb.
- Entry/Admission - St. Peter's Square.
- Guided tours of the St. Peter's Basilica & Papal Tomb.
- Professional Tour guide.
- Entry to other attractions.
- Shorts & Short skirts.
- See-through clothing.
- Alcohol and drugs.
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.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the St. Peter's Basilica & Papal Tombs Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for St. Peter’s Basilica & Papal Tombs Tour 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
- Entry/Admission - Papal Tomb
- Entry/Admission - St. Peter's Square
- Guided tours of the St. Peter's Basilica & Papal Tomb
- Professional Tour guide
- Entry to other attractions
- Shorts & Short skirts
- See-through clothing
- Alcohol and drugs
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
