Rome: St. Peter’s Basilica and Papal Tombs Tour
Overview
Begin an extraordinary journey through the Vatican's treasures with our exclusive "St. Peter's Basilica & Papal Tombs" tour. Availability is limited, so we recommend securing your reservation promptly.
Start in the historic St. Peter's Square, where your expert guide will share fascinating stories behind its design and significance. Then, step inside the awe-inspiring St. Peter's Basilica, adorned with Baroque and Renaissance masterpieces by Michelangelo and Bernini.
Descend to the sacred Papal tombs and uncover the rich history of the Popes interred there. Throughout the tour, your guide will provide profound insights into these iconic landmarks.
At the end of the tour, your guide will show you where to purchase tickets for the elevator to climb the dome.
Don't miss this unique opportunity—secure your spot without delay!
What's Included
- Sterilized headsets to hear clearly your guide
- Tour Guide
- Guided tour of St. Peter's Basilica
- The Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel are not part of this tour
- Skip the line
- Tickets for the dome climb (elevator access)
Meeting Location
Largo del Colonnato
5, 00193 Roma RM, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Piazza San Pietro
00120 Città del Vaticano, Vatican City
What To Expect
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La Pieta
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
St. Peter's Basilica
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
The Vatican Grottoes
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
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 are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- "Due to the Jubilee, some monuments may be under restoration. Please pay attention to any messages we may send regarding potential changes.
- Kindly note that the security checks at the entrance of the square may require a waiting time of 5-45 minutes.
- Not recommended for travellers with claustrophobia
- This tour is not recommended for those who experience vertigo.
- We recommend wearing comfortable walking shoes as this tour involves a moderate amount of walking.
- The meeting point is outside the Basilica before entering St. Peter's square and the security checks
- The Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel are not part of this tour
- The Vatican Necropoli is not part of this tour
- We might not be able to accommodate, refund or reschedule late arrivals
- Not recommended for travellers with claustrophobia
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-155741P16
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- 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 (CET).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Sterilized headsets to hear clearly your guide.
- Tour Guide.
- Guided tour of St. Peter's Basilica.
- The Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel are not part of this tour.
- Skip the line.
- Tickets for the dome climb (elevator access).
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 4. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If 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 2025Accessibility information for the Rome: St. Peter’s Basilica and Papal Tombs Tour is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Rome: St. Peter’s Basilica and Papal Tombs Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon 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 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Sterilized headsets to hear clearly your guide
- Tour Guide
- Guided tour of St. Peter's Basilica
- The Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel are not part of this tour
- Skip the line
- Tickets for the dome climb (elevator access)
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 are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- "Due to the Jubilee, some monuments may be under restoration. Please pay attention to any messages we may send regarding potential changes.
- Kindly note that the security checks at the entrance of the square may require a waiting time of 5-45 minutes.
- Not recommended for travellers with claustrophobia
- This tour is not recommended for those who experience vertigo.
- We recommend wearing comfortable walking shoes as this tour involves a moderate amount of walking.
- The meeting point is outside the Basilica before entering St. Peter's square and the security checks
- The Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel are not part of this tour
- The Vatican Necropoli is not part of this tour
- We might not be able to accommodate, refund or reschedule late arrivals
- Not recommended for travellers with claustrophobia
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
