

Vatican Grottoes (Grotte Vaticane) Tours and Activities
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Popes have been interred in St. Peter’s Basilica for centuries, and while many papal tombs are inside the basilica, others are located underground in the Vatican Grottoes (Grotte Vaticane). Take the stairs down from the transept to view the final resting places of dozens of popes along with a number of royals.
Piazza San Pietro, Citta del Vaticano, Vatican City
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Best of Rome Sightseeing Pass: Vatican and Colosseum with Hosted Entry
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Check off the must-sees of Rome and Vatican City with this all-in-one pass that can be used over two days. Allowing you to visit the sights at your own pace, the prebooked sightseeing voucher includes skip-the-line access to the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, the Roman Forum, Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, St. Peter's Basilica, and the papal tombs. Just make one booking, and then use your pass to visit the landmarks at your leisure.
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St. Peter's Basilica : Fast Entry Guided Tour with Vatican official guides
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To dig deep into the history and art of St Peter’s Basilica, explore the church on a walking tour with a Vatican guide. From St Peter’s Square, walk to the basilica, jumping past the entrance queue with your No Wait Access Ticket. Inside, listen to stories about the popes, pilgrims and Renaissance art masters who have left their marks on this iconic Catholic site, whose Michelangelo-designed dome dominates the Rome skyline.
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Vatican City Saint Peter Basilica Private visit for your family and friends
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St. Peter’s Basilica is one of the world’s great repositories of art and architecture and taking it in on your own can be overwhelming. With this private tour, visit with a guide to learn about this magnificent church’s history and treasures. Save time with priority access and admire the highlights inside at a more relaxed pace while you hear about the popes, saints, and artists who left their mark over the centuries.
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Early Express Sistine Chapel and Basilica semi-private tour
The Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica are two of the UNESCO–listed Vatican’s top attractions, and the entry queues can be long. On this tour, visit them in the early morning calm, and avoid the queues that form later in the day. With headsets to hear your guide clearly, learn the secrets of the Vatican Galleries’ beautiful paintings, and marvel at Michelangelo’s world-famous artworks.
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St. Peter’s Basilica Dome Climbing Experience with Optional to Papal Crypts
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Climb to the top of the highest point in the Vatican City, the dome of St. Peter’s Basilica, and get panoramic views over historic Rome and the Vatican state from this Renaissance masterpiece. Along with getting fast access inside the basilica after your solo ascent, you can also choose to upgrade your experience and explore the basilica treasures and the Vatican Crypts with your expert English-speaking guide.
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Ultimate VIP Early Entry Vatican Sistine Chapel & Afternoon Appian Catacomb Tour
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Beat the usual rush during this early-morning, art historian-guided tour to the Vatican Museums, including the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica. Enjoy a personalized travel experience in a small group capped at only 12 people as you get a first-hand peek at masterworks from Bernini and Michelangelo, plus the seldom-visited Vatican grottoes. Tours include audio headsets for unrestricted mobility.
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Small-Group Tour of St Peter's Basilica with Dome Climb and Grottoes
Enjoy a thorough tour of St. Peter's Square and Basilica from top to bottom with a professional guide. Climb to the upper level of the Dome to be amazed by the panoramic view from the highest building of Rome.
Discover marvels of art and architecture created by world-famous masters of the Renaissance in a small group of a maximum of 8 participants.
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Private Tour of St Peter's Basilica with Dome Climb and Grottoes
Enjoy a thorough tour of St. Peter's Square and Basilica from top to bottom with a professional guide. Climb to the upper level of the Dome to be amazed by the panoramic view from the highest building of Rome. Discover marvels of art and architecture created by world-famous masters of the Renaissance.
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