St. Peter’s Basilica Express Tour with Papal Crypts

Skip the LineNew Tour

Marvel at Michelangelo’s Pietà, Bernini’s Masterpieces, and Sacred Tombs in St. Peter’s

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Max 25 Guests

A picture of tourists getting a photo in front of St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City while on tour with The Tour Guy.
A picture of two tourists inside of St. Peter's Basilica in Italy while on tour with The Tour Guy.
A picture tourists inside of St. Peter's Basilica while on tour with The Tour Guy in Italy.
Two tourists looking at the Holy Door inside of St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City, Italy while on tour with The Tour Guy.

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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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An Experience I’ll Never Forget

Abigail Turner

Verified Review

March 13, 2025

Walking through the Holy Door was absolutely surreal. I never imagined I’d get to experience St. Peter’s Basilica this way in my lifetime. Our guide was incredible, weaving stories of popes, saints, and emperors with so much passion that it felt like history was unfolding around us and I didn't have one second of boredom! Skipping the massive line was the cherry on top for me. I am not a patient kind of person! This tour is a MUST!

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