St. Peter's Basilica dome to underground grottos small-group tour

Overview

Experience a complete visit to Saint Peter's square and basilica, moving from its dome to its ancient grottos and exploring the church's interiors. Meet your guide in St. Peter's Square and start your tour climbing your way up to the top of the dome of the Basilica. Enjoy a bird's-eye view over the basilica's floor and get the chance to take an exclusively close look at the mosaics of Michelangelo's dome. Go even higher and find yourself at the top balcony and be amazed by the astonishing panorama over Rome and beyond it. From the height of 136 meters, you'll spot the Colosseum, Pantheon, Castel Sant'Angelo and see the boundaries of the Vatican State with breathtaking views over St. Peter's Square and the Vatican gardens. Descend directly into the Basilica avoiding the long lines at its entrance. Be amazed by the colorful marble pavements and the astonishing mosaics all around you. Get guided through renowned works of Renaissance and Neoclassic art by Canova and Bernini, among others, and the 30-meters-high canopy made of the bronze removed from the rooftop of the Pantheon. See the much-worshiped statue of St. Peter and get emotional in front of the Pietà of Michelangelo. Then, go further down into the underground grottos to see the tomb of St. Peter, touch the ancient walls of the original 4th-century basilica and be amazed by the beautiful frescoes. Finish your tour in St. Peter's Square and perceive the all-embracing character and purpose of its majestic architecture testing the game of visual effects thought by its designer, Bernini.

What's included

Expert guide

What's Not included

Pick up and drop-off service

Where

Rome, Italy

Meeting point:

Look for a member of staff carrying a yellow label with "Touriks" written on it.

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What To Expect

Enjoy the most complete guided tour of the largest Basilica in the world
Climb to the top of the Dome for the best panoramic view of Rome.
Visit St. Peter’s tomb and marvel at Michelangelo's Pietà

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