--- title: Rome St. Peter's Basilica Tour with exclusive Underground Access lang: en type: tour city: Rome country: Italy price: 26 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.53 reviews: 49 duration_minutes: 90 languages: [en, fr, es] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 104 of 138 (Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St Peter's Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-12 data_updated: 2026-10-27 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/rome-st-peter-s-basilica-tour-with-exclusive-underground-access/ --- # Rome St. Peter's Basilica Tour with exclusive Underground Access **Guidekin's take:** St Peter's with the underground grottoes, explained by a guide over radio headsets for €26 per person, for people who want the Basilica and the papal tombs without a museum ticket. Fees, taxes and headsets are included, transport is not. Fully wheelchair accessible, and no Museums or Sistine Chapel on this one. In our comparison: #104 of 138 in Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St Peter's Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Join our knowledgeable guides who will breathe life into the sites with historical context, engaging stories, and fascinating details. Your journey begins at the meeting point, where your guide provides a brief overview of Vatican City and St. Peter's Basilica. Explore the exterior of the Basilica, learning about its Renaissance design and symbolic significance in the Catholic Church. Step through the massive bronze doors into the awe-inspiring Nave, where colossal statues, intricate mosaics, and Gian Lorenzo Bernini's breathtaking Baldachin await. Encounter Michelangelo's renowned sculpture, the Pieta, as your guide shares insights into the artist's life and the emotional depth of this masterpiece. With limited group sizes, expect a personalized and interactive tour that promises to be unforgettable. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Piazza Risorgimento 00192 Roma RM.italy… - 6 start times: between 09:00 and 16:00 - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €20: ages 5 to 13 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €26 per person for the English Tour option; other options up to €150 - Duration: 1h 30m - Rating: 4.53/5 from 49 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Tripuo SRL - Group: Shared tour · private option available - Guide languages: English, French, Spanish - Start times: 09:00, 11:30, 12:30, 13:00, 14:00, 16:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-12 ## Reviews 4.53 from 49 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 84% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 41 of 49. - 5 stars: 40 (82%) - 4 stars: 1 (2%) - 3 stars: 4 (8%) - 2 stars: 2 (4%) - 1 star: 2 (4%) ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | English Tour | €26 / person | English | - | | French Tour | €26 / person | French | - | | Spanish Tour | €26 / person | French, English, Spanish | - | | private tour | €150 / person | English, Spanish | - | ## What's included - All Fees and Taxes - Radio Headset Equipment to Better Hear Your Guide ## Not included - Private transportation ## Itinerary 1. **St. Peter's Square** (5m) - Pause to admire the stunning view of St. Peter's Square and its Basilica. Discover its history and importance as a gathering place for the faithful. 2. **St. Peter's Basilica** (1h) - Embark on a captivating journey through the heart of Vatican City with our exclusive one-hour tour of St. Peter's Basilica and Dome. Explore the rich history, awe-inspiring architecture, and spiritual significance of these iconic landmarks in a memorable experience. 3. **La Pieta** (5m; admission included) - Experience Michelangelo's world renowned sculpture, the Pieta, and gain insights into the artist's life and the emotional depth of this masterpiece from your guide. 4. **Baldacchino di San Pietro, Di Bernini** (5m; admission included) - Crafted in 1633 by Bernini, the baldachin was commissioned by Pope Urban VIII, showcasing the papacy's favor for the sculptor's masterful work. 5. **The Vatican Grottoes** (15m; admission included) - Explore the Mysterious Vatican Grottoes, nestled beneath the grandeur of St. Peter's Basilica, for a unique and contemplative experience. Serving as the final resting place for popes, cardinals, and notable figures in the Catholic Church, this sacred space invites you to... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:00, 11:30, 12:30, 13:00, 14:00, 16:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-12 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Piazza Risorgimento 00192 Roma RM.italy Find your guide at Piazza Risorgimento facing the green kiosk, holding our company logo flag ITALIAEXPLORER . Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJUc71AwBhLxMRGBdYjuGOpLI Ends: The tour concludes inside the magnificent St. Peter’s Basilica, giving visitors the opportunity to admire one of the most sacred and iconic sites in the Catholic world from within ## Good to know - Wheelchair accessible - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Public transportation options are available nearby - Transportation options are wheelchair accessible - All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## Compared with other Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St Peter's Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #104 of 138** | €26 | 1h 30m | 4.53 (49) | shared | | [Private Vatican Highlights Guided Tour with Sistine Chapel](/italy/rome/tours/private-vatican-highlights-guided-tour-with-sistine-chapel/?format=md) | €250 | 3h 15m | 4.99 (1713) | private | | [Rome: Complete Early Morning Vatican Tour / Small Group](/italy/rome/tours/rome-complete-early-morning-vatican-tour-small-group/?format=md) | €99 | 3h 30m | 4.94 (2821) | shared | | [Express Early Morning Sistine Chapel Tour with Max 6 People](/italy/rome/tours/express-early-morning-sistine-chapel-tour-with-max-6-people/?format=md) | €148 | 2h | 4.98 (513) | shared | Ranked #104 of 138 in Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St Peter's Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €8 to €4913, median €136; typical length 3h. 57 of 138 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/vatican-tours/?format=md ## More in Rome - All Rome tours: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/rome-st-peter-s-basilica-tour-with-exclusive-underground-access/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/?format=md