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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( 64 reviews )
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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Stan Norton
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June 13, 2025
great tour
Adam Honig
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June 12, 2025
Hi Tour Guide his all the right spots.
Such an incredible experience
Cynthia Millan
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June 11, 2025
Honestly - we had just landed after a long flight overseas, and we only had a short amount of free time so I wasn't sure how 'great' an experience it would be to do this tour. But I am so glad we did! What a terrific introduction to Rome, the Vatican, and St Peter's Basilica. This was exactly what we needed to begin our exploration of Europe.
Jeffrey Sedor
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June 11, 2025
Michael Hummel
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June 11, 2025
Robert Case
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June 10, 2025
Very good
Mark Alan Kelley
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June 08, 2025
Really enjoyed this tour. The church is fabulous and our guide,Daniele provided a lot of information in our one hour together.
It was a fair value. And he give us enough to to explore the church on our own.
Angela Evers
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June 08, 2025
Jennifer Ball
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June 06, 2025
Andrew Schuler
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June 06, 2025
Alexandre Braga
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June 05, 2025
Julie Bassett
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June 04, 2025
Beautiful
Molly Irwin
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June 03, 2025
It was crazy busy the day we went. But our tour guide Laura was amazing about guiding us through the crazy crowds. She was knowledgeable and obviously enthusiastic about the history
Patricia Wright
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June 02, 2025
Becky Liljenquist
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June 02, 2025
Our guide was fabulous. Keep us interested by sharing a plethora of information including some hidden gems.
Meghan Shawlin
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June 01, 2025
Konstantinos Hatzinikolaou
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May 30, 2025
Nancy Pollak
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May 27, 2025
Frank Bru
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.
