St. Peter's Basilica Underground Access

Discover St. Peter’s Basilica with expert guides. Explore Renaissance designs, Michelangelo’s Pieta, and more. Limited group sizes for a personalized experience.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • St. Peter’s Square - Pause to admire the stunning view of St. Peter’s Square and its Basilica. Discover its history and importance as a gathering place for the faithful.
  • St. Peter’s Basilica - Embark on a captivating journey through the heart of Vatican City with our exclusive one-hour tour of St. Peter’s Basilica and Dome. Explore the rich…
What's Included
  • Radio Headset Equipment to Better Hear Your Guide
  • All Fees and Taxes
What's Not Included
  • Private transportation
Additional Information

Join our knowledgeable guides who will breathe life into the sites with historical context, engaging stories, and fascinating details.
Your journey begins at the meeting point, where your guide provides a brief overview of Vatican City and St. Peter’s Basilica.
Explore the exterior of the Basilica, learning about its Renaissance design and symbolic…

Location
Via di Porta Cavalleggeri, 61
Via di Porta Cavalleggeri
Meet your guide and group outside Pausa restaurant Where our representatives will greet you
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(42 Ratings)
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Nomad20356338292
May 13, 2025
A fantastic experience - The tour was more than just beautiful architecture. It was emotional. In the underground section, we saw the original tomb of St. Peter, and the feeling of standing near what’s believed to be the final resting place of one of Jesus’s apostles was indescribable. The guide allowed us a moment of silence there, and I appreciated that deeply.
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Sunshine02269548728
May 11, 2025
Truly unforgettable - The guide welcomed us warmly and kept a calm, respectful pace. As we descended to the underground necropolis, I felt as if we were walking into the heart of the Church. The atmosphere was heavy with meaning, but never overwhelming. It was a quiet reminder of how many lives and centuries have passed through that sacred ground.
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Sherpa800571
Mar 29, 2025
Fun Saint Peter’s experience - Lydia was amazing! Very knowledgeable, engaging and enthusiastic. She made the tour which could be overwhelming due to the amount of information to cover, very interesting and fun.
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Pnikikw
Mar 20, 2025
Fantastic introduction to St Peter’s Basilica - Once we realized that the meeting point was actually a restaurant-meeting points can be a little creative in Rome- we were checked in and proceeded with Peter, our guide. His knowledge and presentation were exceptional and his ability to shepherd our group through the throngs in St. Peter’s Basilica was amazing. Rather than giving us endless lists of who built or commissioned what, he created a story of what the builders of this place were trying to achieve over 2,000 years. He showed profound respect for the space and what it represents to Roman Catholics without ever proselytizing for the faith. So whether you were on the tour as a believer or a tourist you always felt comfortable.
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Piakaghar
Feb 22, 2025
Peter, the guide at St. Peter’s Basilica was excellent —ask for him! - Peter was amazing in his analysis of the Basilica. His knowledge is deep and he had little hesitation in answering our questions. He made the tour interesting injecting a sense of humour. We understand St.Peter’s so much better now.
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Quest45918533045
Dec 31, 2024
Exclusive and Fascinating - This tour is perfect for anyone who wants to experience more than just the surface of St. Peter’s Basilica. The underground access was the best part, offering a glimpse into its rich history. The guide was excellent, and the whole tour was well-organized.
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Jet54706216029
Dec 31, 2024
A Unique and Inspiring Tour - The underground access gave us a chance to see parts of St. Peter’s Basilica that most people miss. The guide shared so many interesting stories about its history and architecture. Walking through such a sacred place was truly moving.
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Rachel_b
Mar 18, 2025
St Peter’s tour - A long and detailed history of the church and events happening around rome. A fair walk to the entrance and queue which was the same queue for everyone if they had a guide or not. This is not a skip the line tour. But the queue wasnt too bad the day i went. I have been to St Peter’s before so it was good to have someone point out certain things that i had previously missed. Guide was extremely knowledgeable.
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Coatesclaire
Mar 11, 2025
It was not an exclusive... - It was not an exclusive underground experience, it was very crowded. The only benefit was skipping the queue.
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Anisa_b
Feb 17, 2025
Confusing. Do the tour yourself for free and save the tour cost - We entered incorrectly through the wrong side of Vatican security. We rang to say. They told us to wait which we did but failed to say there were 2 entrances and we wouldn’t be able to get to the other side. After about 10 calls we had a call to say they had finished the tour. I requested a refund. At no point did they tell us we could continue to see the basilica but just not on the tour so we left the Vatican without even entering. They also denied a refund despite the office expressing their apologies that we were given the wrong information.
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From $28
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).