(800) 814 COOL Questions? Call Us Now!

Private Tour of St. Peter’s Basilica and the Vatican Grottoes

New To The Site! Rome, Italy
Book online or call us
Chat now
Lowest Price Guarantee
Private Tour of St. Peter’s Basilica and the Vatican Grottoes Image 1
Private Tour of St. Peter’s Basilica and the Vatican Grottoes Image 2
Private Tour of St. Peter’s Basilica and the Vatican Grottoes Image 3
Private Tour of St. Peter’s Basilica and the Vatican Grottoes Image 4
Private Tour of St. Peter’s Basilica and the Vatican Grottoes Image 5

Loading Options
90 to 120 minutes (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Instant confirmation

Overview

St. Peter’s Basilica, a symbol of spirituality and art, attracts visitors from all over the world. This private 1.5-hour guided tour offers an in-depth journey into the history and architecture of one of the most sacred sites in Christianity. Discover the Vatican Grottoes, where many popes are laid to rest, and explore the interior of the Basilica to admire masterpieces such as Michelangelo’s Pietà, Bernini’s Baldachin, and Raphael’s Transfiguration. With a private guide at your side, you’ll enjoy a personalized experience tailored entirely to your interests.

Tour duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Includes access to the Vatican Grottoes

Private experience with a dedicated guide

Meeting point: Via Paolo VI 29

What's Included

  • Radio and earpieces
  • Tour guide
  • Dome tickets (optional, but not part of the tour)
  • Aperitif
See 2 more

Meeting Location

Meeting point

Via Paolo VI
00193 Roma RM, Vatican City

Show on Google Maps

Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

Piazza San Pietro
00120 Città del Vaticano, Vatican City

The tour will end inside St. Peter’s Basilica. From there, the guide will be happy to accompany you to a beautiful panoramic terrace for an aperitivo.

What To Expect

St. Peter's Basilica

At the meeting point, you will be welcomed by the guide holding a sign. After a brief introduction in St. Peter’s Square, the experience begins with a visit to the Vatican Grottoes, where popes and saints rest in an atmosphere steeped in history. We will then enter St. Peter’s Basilica to admire Michelangelo’s Pietà, Bernini’s Baldachin, and Raphael’s magnificent Transfiguration. An intense and fascinating journey, without the climb to the dome.
Read more

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Frequently Asked Questions

(6)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Tour of St. Peter’s Basilica and the Vatican Grottoes?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

Still have questions?

We're here to help.
Activity code: C-5594748P3


Loading Options
Rome Tours
Attractions
Guides
Calendar
View more

Similar Tours & Activities

Baroque Rome, Squares & Fountains

Baroque Rome, Squares & Fountains

1
 4 hours  Hotel pickup offered  Free Cancellation
from
$1,088.02
Pompeii Day Tour by Train from Rome with Cooking Class & Lunch

Pompeii Day Tour by Train from Rome with Cooking Class & Lunch

6
 11 hours 30 minutes  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
from
$299.00
Rome's Twilight Charm: Private Night Tour with Personal Driver

Rome's Twilight Charm: Private Night Tour with Personal Driver

3
 2 hours 30 minutes  Hotel pickup offered  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
from
$216.44
Vittoriano Santa Maria in Aracoeli and Piazza Venezia Guided Tour

Vittoriano Santa Maria in Aracoeli and Piazza Venezia Guided Tour

3
 2 hours
from
$262.99

Travelers Who Bought This Tour Also Bought

Early Vatican Museums Tour: The Best of the Sistine Chapel
Likely to Sell Out

Early Vatican Museums Tour: The Best of the Sistine Chapel

859
 3 to 4 hours  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
from
$105.21
Skip the Line: Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel + Optional Basilica
Likely to Sell Out

Skip the Line: Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel + Optional Basilica

5,421
 2 hours 30 minutes  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
from
$65.37
Pasta Cooking Class in Rome - Fettuccine Class in Piazza Navona
Likely to Sell Out

Pasta Cooking Class in Rome - Fettuccine Class in Piazza Navona

772
 2 hours  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
from
$52.96
Best of Rome Walking Tour including Trevi Fountain
Likely to Sell Out

Best of Rome Walking Tour including Trevi Fountain

693
 90 to 120 minutes  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
from
$4.01

Frequently Asked Questions (6)

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Boat Tours customers.

Filter by:

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Tour of St. Peter’s Basilica and the Vatican Grottoes?
A:
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Radio and earpieces.
  • Tour guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Dome tickets (optional, but not part of the tour).
  • Aperitif.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:

There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
A:

If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
A:

Accessibility information for the Private Tour of St. Peter’s Basilica and the Vatican Grottoes is as follows:

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
A:

Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Tour of St. Peter’s Basilica and the Vatican Grottoes will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

Mar 2024

What's Included

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Radio and earpieces
  • Tour guide
  • Dome tickets (optional, but not part of the tour)
  • Aperitif

Additional Info

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Report Product Issue

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

Language

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

Lowest Price Guarantee

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

We guarantee the lowest price on all the tours available to book on our site. We'll refund the difference if you find the exact tour cheaper online until 48 hours before your tour starts.

We Make It Easy!

Gather your information

Locate your City Boat Tours Booking Number and the proof of the lower price you found.

Send it to us

Email [email protected] with the documents, your name, and your home address.

We'll review

We'll review your materials and get in touch as soon as possible.

Receive your refund

If everything checks out, we'll refund you the price difference.

Refund Terms & Conditions

The following conditions apply to all lowest price guarantee refund requests:

  • The lowest price guarantee is available to any customer who makes a qualifying purchase through our website. The qualifying purchase must be a minimum of US$20 (or equivalent).
  • The lowest price guarantee covers retail and prepaid rates available to the general public. This does not include discounts or promotions you may receive (or be eligible for) from third-party sites or organizations such as AAA or AARP or special offers made as part of a membership program, corporate discount, daily deal, group, or rewards program.
  • City Boat Tours promotions cannot be combined with the lowest price guarantee.
  • If you find a lower retail or prepaid rate for the same tour, offered on the same date, time and priced in the same currency as your original purchase, on any other website between the time you book on City Boat Tours and 48 hours before your trip starts, we will refund the difference.
  • The lowest price guarantee does not apply where a lower overall price is found by breaking down the purchased tour into one or more parts sold separately.
  • City Boat Tours reserves the right to verify the lower price details. Examples of acceptable forms of verification include a web screenshot or a web address.
  • All refund decisions will be made at the sole discretion of City Boat Tours.

Free Cancellation

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

100% refund
No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).

Sorting, ranking, and search results

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

City Boat Tours wants to make your searches as relevant as possible. That's why we offer many ways to help you find the right experiences for you.

On some pages, you can select how to sort the results we display and also use filter options to see only those search results that meet your chosen preferences. You'll see explanations of what those sort options mean when you select them.

If you see a Badge of Excellence label, the award is based on average review ratings, share of bookings with a review, and number of bookings through City Boat Tours over a 12-month period.

The importance of any one factor over any other in a sort order varies, and the balance is constantly being reviewed and adjusted. We're always updating our systems and testing new ways to refine and improve your results to make them as relevant as possible to meet your needs.

Chat with us

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

Concierge