Vatican City St. Peter's Basilica and Papal Tombs Guided Tour
Overview
St. Peter’s Basilica and the Vatican Grottoes anchor this guided Vatican City tour. After security screening, see Michelangelo’s Pietà, Bernini’s artwork and Baldachin, and the Basilica’s mosaics while a licensed guide explains the site’s history. Descend to the papal tombs, including Saint Peter’s, and finish in St. Peter’s Square. Dome access is separate, so the tour keeps its focus on the Basilica’s art, architecture, and sacred spaces.
What's Included
- Entry via security screening
- Headsets (for groups if needed)
- Access to Vatican Grottoes (Papal tombs)
- Expert licensed guide
- Guided tour of St. Peter’s Basilica
- Entry to St. Peter’s Dome
- Hotel pickup/drop-off
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
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
The tour concludes inside the magnificent St. Peter’s Basilica, giving visitors the opportunity to admire one of the most sacred and iconic sites in the Catholic world from within
What To Expect
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St. Peter's Basilica
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Vatican City
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The Vatican Grottoes
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St. Peter's Square
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
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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 via security screening.
- Headsets (for groups if needed).
- Access to Vatican Grottoes (Papal tombs).
- Expert licensed guide.
- Guided tour of St. Peter’s Basilica.
- Entry to St. Peter’s Dome.
- Hotel pickup/drop-off.
- Gratuities.
- Food and drinks.
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 Vatican City St. Peter's Basilica and Papal Tombs Guided Tour is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- 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 Vatican City St. Peter’s Basilica and Papal Tombs Guided 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 via security screening
- Headsets (for groups if needed)
- Access to Vatican Grottoes (Papal tombs)
- Expert licensed guide
- Guided tour of St. Peter’s Basilica
- Entry to St. Peter’s Dome
- Hotel pickup/drop-off
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
