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St. Peter's Basilica & Underground Express Guided Tour
3.9(16)Rome1–2 hours
VIATOR3.9(13)TRIPADVISOR3.7(3)
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At a glance
Duration
1–2 hours
Price from
$17 / person
Location
Rome, Italy
Rating
3.9 / 5 · 16 reviews
Languages
EN
Group
Small group, up to 30
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Confirmation
Instant
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
Roots in Rome
Meeting point
The meeting point for this activity is located in:Our dedicated team will wait for you holding our Orange Company Flag with Viva Roma Tours Logo.
Description
Join a guided tour of St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome. Learn about the history of the church and get introduced to Vatican City, the smallest country in the world.
Discover the highlights of St. Peter's Basilica, the spiritual heart of Christianity, on a Private Guided tour in Rome.
Admire the golden plated ceiling, optical illusions, Michelangelo’s Pietà, Bernini’s statues, and incredible mosaics. After a thorough tour of the church, head underground to the Vatican Grottoes.
See the tomb of St. Peter, the final resting place of 90 popes, and the remaining columns from Constantine’s original basilica. Finish the tour at a charming fountain with drinkable water.
Finally, return inside the church and revisit what you saw, or climb the dome of the Basilica and soak in panoramic views of the Eternal City.
Schedule & prices
Runs
Every day
Start times
9:00 AM, 11:30 AM, 12:30 PM, and 3:00 PM
Next available
Thu, Oct 8
Adult (ages 18+)
$17
Youth (ages 5–17)
Free
Child (ages 1–4)
Free
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
In demand: 35 of the next 81 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 6.
Tour Options
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St. Peter's Basilica & Underground Express Guided Tour
Itinerary
St. Peter's Basilica
Admission included70 min
Take part in the guided tour of the Tour of St. Peter, you will visit the square in front of the Basilica, its wonderful interiors, its works and the tombs of the popes who have marked history.
What's included
Included
Pietà of Bernini
Undergound Papal Tombs
St. Peter's Basilica Visit
Licensed Guide
St. Peter's Square Visit
Not included
Vatican Museums
Sistine Chapel
Climbe to the Dome (9€ on site)
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
3.9
16 reviews
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How it compares in Rome
Starting price $17 is 85% below the typical $113 for tours of similar length in Rome
Excurgo comparison of 8,066 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does St. Peter's Basilica & Underground Express Guided Tour take?
St. Peter's Basilica & Underground Express Guided Tour lasts about 1–2 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
How much does St. Peter's Basilica & Underground Express Guided Tour cost?
Prices start at $17 per person for this Rome experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does St. Peter's Basilica & Underground Express Guided Tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 9:00 AM, 11:30 AM, 12:30 PM, and 3:00 PM.
How much does St. Peter's Basilica & Underground Express Guided Tour cost for children?
Children aged 1–4 pay nothing, adults from $17.
Does St. Peter's Basilica & Underground Express Guided Tour sell out?
It can: 35 of the next 81 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Can I cancel St. Peter's Basilica & Underground Express Guided Tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is The meeting point for this activity is located in:. Our dedicated team will wait for you holding our Orange Company Flag with Viva Roma Tours Logo. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is St. Peter's Basilica & Underground Express Guided Tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 30 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Reviews(16)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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Amber_C
June 13, 2026 · via Viator
Don’t waste your time or money!
This was the worst experience of our trip! We arrived 15 minutes early to the meeting point with no other instructions other than to look for an orange sign. We looked everywhere. Turns out it was at a cafe and she was sitting with a laptop, no group of tourists. When I went up to her she said the tour was at 2 pm not 3pm like my reservation said! She asked if I had received a message in whats app and I showed her I did not! I also showed her my Viator reservation and that I had already been charged! She went to look in her laptop and she conveniently said her laptop died and that I could request a refund through Viator. I did and still have not heard anything back! Book at your own risk!
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Joeshnee_P
April 27, 2026 · via Viator
We came early to the meeting spot and there was no one there. Tried contacting the guide and the tour company no on resp
We came early to the meeting spot and there was no one there. Tried contacting the guide and the tour company no on responded. Waited for 40 mins and no one came. Very disappointing as we paid a lot for this tour
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miguel_ngelc497
March 20, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
A capital disappointment
Just a terrible experience. The tour operator did everything wrong. Our guide did not show up on time so another operator worker (who did not speak Spanish and who was not responsible for our group) accompanied us to the entrance queue to the Basilica because this tour does not include any kind of quick entrance to the Basilica, you have to queue normally. Tour time is probably the worst with the longest queue (the operator should offer more options).
After more than 1 hour of queuing without any guide, one person appeared to replace the original guide. This guide was not fluent in Spanish at all having to correct him enough times to let the whole group know.
Once inside the Basilica began a race where in 40m we were shown 4 points of the basilica and finished the tour.
Honestly very disappointed.
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Ava_F
February 19, 2026 · via Viator
Worth the Wait
It was incredibly thorough in terms of the information and history given by our tour guide, Tania. She was INCREDIBLE!!! Because we went after Ash Wednesday, the crowds and line were unseasonably long. However, Tania was so engaging and knowledgeable. She kept us glued to everything she said which made the long wait worth it!!!
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Wojciech_M
October 5, 2025 · via Viator
Good choice
Great organization, tour girl well educated and pleasant - she was thinking about everyone
Good choice for a tour visit
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Rayisa_B
July 22, 2025 · via Viator
It was amazing....
It was amazing.
With Olena (the guide), we were introduced to the history and enjoyed our trip.
For sure recommend !!
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Janet_G
July 13, 2025 · via Viator
St. Peter’s basilica underground tour
Our tour guide, Maria was great. But the instructions to turn in our vouchers at a different location was bogus.
The young man waving the flag was nice but not even close to the right color or right name
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Celia_L
July 4, 2025 · via Viator
An excellent tour, but confusing booking arrangement
Great tour. Very interesting and informative with an excellent guide. Quite fast paced and you do need to keep up with the guide, but once you are in St Peter’s you can stay on at leisure after the conclusion of the guided tour and revisit parts of the Basilica.
One thing… if you receive an instruction via Viator having booked telling you to collect tickets from Via Di Porta Cavalleggeri in exchange for vouchers… don’t bother! It is incorrect and I wasted time trailing there! Simply go to the meeting point stated in the booking and tell the guide. You will save unnecessary time and effort.
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James_C
July 1, 2025 · via Viator
This was a great...
This was a great experience for the price. Keep in mind you do have to go through a security check point before entering
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george_b
June 29, 2025 · via Viator
The best in Italy 🇮🇹
This tour was fantastic and the tour agent Sam gave full information about the Basilica. He is well we qualified and elegant, polite person. We love to tour with him next time
George Bcherrawi
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