Rome St. Peter's Basilica Visit and Underground Catacombs Tour
Overview
Discover the wonders of St. Peter’s Basilica and the Underground Catacombs of Rome.
Before or after your guided group tour of the Catacombs, explore St. Peter’s Basilica at your own pace with fast-track entry tickets. The tickets will be sent to you two days prior to your visit.
St. Peter’s Basilica, the largest in the world, sits atop the burial site of St. Peter. Inside, marvel at masterpieces like Michelangelo’s Pietà, Bernini’s Baldachin, and the tombs of Popes, including St. Peter himself. The basilica’s beauty and history will leave you in awe.
Afterward, enjoy a guided tour of the Underground Catacombs along the ancient Appian Way. These vast underground tunnels were used as burial sites for early Christians and Popes for centuries. Explore these sacred tunnels and uncover the fascinating history of Rome’s early Christian past, all at your own pace.
What's Included
- Fast track tickets to enter St. Peter's Basilica
- Catacombs tickets
- Expert guide for the Catacombs tour
- Guided tour of the catacombs in the language chosen
- Transportation to/from the attractions
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Tour guide or audiogide for St. Peter's Basilica
Meeting Location
Piazza San Pietro
00120 Città del Vaticano, Vatican City
What To Expect
St. Peter's Basilica
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Catacombs of Saint Callixtus
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Everyone entering the Basilica must pass the security check, which can take 10/50 minutes
- Vatican City dress code, which requires covered shoulders and knees. Backpacks and large bags are not allowed.
- Audio guide pickup between 9:00 and 16:00 at St. Peter's Basilica (Sunday 13:00 - 16:00)
- After the security checks, the meeting point is at the desk under the portico of St. Peter's Basilica
- You must leave a Valid identity document, (passport, Driving License, ID Card), Not Copies, which will be returned to you when the device is returned
- The time booked is referred to the guided tour of the Catacombs ONLY.
- For the tour of the Catacombs, it is suggested that you arrive 10 minutes before the tour starts and exchange your voucher at the ticket office.
- In the catacombs, the temperature is constantly 14°
- Catacombs or St. Peter's Basilica may close due to unpredictable events; in this case, a partial or total refund will be agreed upon.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-20905P184
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