Ticket Highlights
- Access the Dome of St. Peter’s Basilica and admire panoramic views of Rome and its popular attractions.
- Explore the splendid marblework, ceiling paintings and mosaics throughout the Basilica.
- Visit St. Peter’s Tomb and touch the original 4th-century walls of the basilica to feel its texture.
- Go to the underground grottoes to see the tombs of the popes, church dignitaries, famous kings and queens and marvel at the ancient frescoes.
- You can choose either a small group or a private tour.
✅ Inclusions:
- Access to St. Peter’s Square, St. Peter’s Basilica and the Dome
- Entry to the Vatican Grottoes underground
- Live, professional guide
- Entry fees to the top of the Dome by elevator
- Sterilized headsets to hear your guide better
- Use of hand sanitizer during the tour
- Full on-site assistance
- The multi-lingual tour is available in 6 languages
❌ Exclusion
- Access to the Vatican Necropolis, Sistine Chapel, and the Vatican Museums
- Skip-the-line tour
- No strollers or wheelchairs
- No pick-up, drop-off, or transportation
Ticket Prices
This underground guided tour ticket is available in three variations: Small group tour, semi-private tour and private tour. The ticket price is subject to change based on your booking option.
For the most basic, small-group tour, the adult ticket costs €42 for people aged 17+ years. Children between 4 and 16 years old can get their tickets for €36. Infants aged 3 years and below do not require a ticket.
| Visitor Age | Price |
|---|---|
| Adult ticket (17+ years) | €42 |
| Child ticket (4 to 16 years) | €36 |
| Infant ticket (3 years and below) | Free entry |
- Semi-Private Tour (a maximum of 10 participants)
| Visitor Age | Price |
|---|---|
| Adult ticket (17+ years) | €79 |
| Child ticket (4 to 16 years) | €69 |
| Infant ticket (3 years and below) | Free entry |
- Private Tour
| Visitor Age | Price |
|---|---|
| Adult ticket (17+ years) | €249 |
| Child ticket (4 to 16 years) | €89 |
| Infant ticket (3 years and below) | Free entry |
Meeting Point
Meet your guide at Largo del Colonnato 5, by the first columns of the Colonnade. Get Directions.
It is outside the basilica before entering St. Peter’s Square. Look for a yellow label with the Touriks logo on it.
Note: Do not go for a security check/metal detector before meeting your guide.
Important Information About this Ticket
- As the tour goes to the basilica dome (about 117 m high) and then underground, it can often be unsuitable for people with vertigo and claustrophobia.
- It is also not recommended for people with heart or respiratory problems, mobility issues, or pregnant women.
- Wear comfortable shoes and clothes, as there can be quite a bit of walking on uneven surfaces.
- Weather conditions can restrict access to the Dome’s terrace. In that scenario, you can cancel for a complete refund or request a partial refund and visit the other areas.
- Dress modestly, following the Vatican dress code to enter the Basilica (knees, chest, belly, and shoulders covered)
- Note that it is not possible to bypass the security line. Security checks are mandatory for every visitor and take 15 to 20 minutes.
- You will need to go through metal detectors at the square’s entrance.
- Leave any strollers at the luggage deposit at the basilica’s entrance.
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