Rome, St. Peter's Basilica Express Guided Tour

Explore one of Rome's premier attractions on a guided tour of St. Peter's Basilica. Delve into fascinating details of late Renaissance architecture while descending beneath the basilica to uncover the historic Vatican Tombs.

Upon meeting your guide and embarking upon your express tour of St. Peter's Basilica, proceed through St. Peter's Square. Your guide will then introduce you to the diminutive nation known as Vatican City, nestled within the grandeur of this historic site.

As you make your way inside St. Peter's Basilica, complete with a thorough security check, immerse yourself in the ancient artifacts preserved herein. Delve into the rich history of the church and marvel at masterpieces such as Michelangelo's Pietà and Gian Lorenzo Bernini's iconic sculptures. Marvel at the awe-inspiring mosaics adorning the basilica's magnificent dome.

Following your ascent from the basilica, descend underground to explore the Vatican Grottoes. Here, behold the papal tombs beneath St. Peter's Basilica alongside the revered burial site of Saint Peter himself.

Your express tour concludes near a picturesque fountain adorned with drinkable water. At this juncture, consider revisiting the church or purchasing a ticket to ascend the dome for unparalleled vistas over Rome.