St. Peter’s Basilica Express Tour with Papal Crypts
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Marvel at Michelangelo’s Pietà, Bernini’s Masterpieces, and Sacred Tombs in St. Peter’s
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1 h
Max 25 Guests
From priceless sculptures to hidden relics, St. Peter’s Basilica holds secrets most visitors never discover. Begin in the Papal Crypts, where popes are laid to rest, then step inside to see Michelangelo’s Pietà, Bernini’s Baldachin, and St. Peter’s Chair. Pause at the Bronze Statue of St. Peter, admire Bernini’s Monument to Pope Alexander VII, and view remnants of Constantine’s original basilica. In just 60 minutes, experience the history and artistry that define Vatican City.
Meet your guide in front of the Fontana delle Tiare, located next to St. Peter's Square, before descending into the Papal Crypts, the resting place of centuries of popes. Then, step inside St. Peter’s Basilica to admire Michelangelo’s Pietà, stand beneath Bernini’s Baldachin, and uncover the meaning behind St. Peter’s Chair. Pause at the Bronze Statue of St. Peter, see Bernini’s Monument to Pope Alexander VII, and view remnants of Constantine’s original basilica. Your tour ends inside, allowi...
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Passionate guide
Skip the line St. Peter's Basilica
Enter through the Holy Door (Jubilee year only)
Michelangelo's Pietà
Papal Crypts
Bernini's Baldachin
The Bronze Statue of St. Peter
The Altar of Confession
A maximum group size of 25
Meals
Guide gratuity
Hotel pickup
Meet your guide next to St. Peter's Square
Gather with your small group before heading to your first stop
Papal Crypts
Descend beneath the Basilica to explore the resting place of past popes and medieval inscriptions
Bernini’s Baldachin
Stand beneath this massive bronze canopy and discover its meaning
Holy Door
Step through the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica, a sacred threshold opened only during Jubilee years
Michelangelo’s Pietà
Marvel at this masterpiece and hear the story behind its creation
For Reference Only. Itineraries are subject to change
Your guide will meet your guide in front of the Fontana delle Tiare, located next to St. Peter's Square. The exact location details can be found on your voucher .
Wear comfortable walking shoes, and bring a water bottle, sun protection, and a camera. Modest attire is required for St. Peter’s Basilica, meaning shoulders and knees must be covered.
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FRANK BRUEGGEMAN
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May 27, 2025
Our tour guide Marzia Del was exceptional. Her knowledge and personalty made this tour very enjoyable as well as informative. She is the best. Thank her for my wife and son as well. Highly recommended you take any tour she would lead.
Wonderful experience
Karan Staten
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May 26, 2025
Great tour, did not want to take the full Vatican tour due to the standing and walking. Wanted to see St. Peter’s Basilica the most. Perfect amount of time, saw all I needed and appreciate the shortened tour. Highly recommend
Abbreviated But Packed Full
Christine Bonansinga
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May 26, 2025
Our tour guide Evi packed as much as she could in our one hour tour of the papal crypts and St Peter’s Basilica. Being there during the Jubilee year brought the crowds but also allowed us to go through the Holy doors which was so special. The Basilica was overwhelmingly beautiful and if we weren’t so tired we might have stayed after the tour to climb the dome.
Yolanda beech
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May 26, 2025
Kathleen Filograna
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May 26, 2025
Express Tour
John Holland
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May 24, 2025
This was an excellent tour. Elisaveta had a treasure trove of information to share. Very well done.
Rodney Pagila
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May 24, 2025
Kenneth Cormier
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May 24, 2025
Toni Muldoon
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May 23, 2025
Vera Keating
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May 23, 2025
Very Informative
Cynthia Rupprecht
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May 23, 2025
Happy we had a guided tour of the Basilica and papal crypts. Patrizia was very informative. Being Lutheran and not Catholic, we learned a lot.
excellent tour
Lori Rousseau
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May 22, 2025
Once again, very reliable, punctual and informative guide
kathleen a hansen
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May 21, 2025
Joan R Paswell
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May 20, 2025
David Herman
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May 20, 2025
Great Tour
David Presky
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May 20, 2025
Great Tour of St Peter's. Was able to skip past the security line and entered through the Jubilee Door. Saw the highlights. Well organized
Kimberly Lingerman
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May 20, 2025
Marie Harden
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May 19, 2025
Good tour
Deborah Turner Bates
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May 19, 2025
Tour was good but a little rushed at the beginning.
Crowds and more crowds
Carlos Gutierrez
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May 19, 2025
Jubilee year equal jammed packed Rome and Vatican. The only way to avoid the lines into St. Peter’s and the Holy Door. Worth the extra cost to jump the queue.
Philip Agee
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May 19, 2025
The tour guide was great and four started on time, however the Basicila was super crowded and took away from the experience. It was elbow to elbow crowded and very hard to get close to see anything.
Disappointment
Brett Robinson
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May 15, 2025
The tour itself was informative and interesting however, after waiting 15mins over the start time for people to arrive. An hour tour then became 45mins, which made it rushed.
The info clearly states I’d you are not there prior to the start, they will leave without you!
So the people coming late then made it disappointing for the people who arrived on time.
Frank Alent
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May 12, 2025
Informative and convenient tour
steve schwartz
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May 12, 2025
The tour and tour guide were very informative, friendly and convenient.
