Vatican City Private St. Peter's Basilica Tour

St. Peter’s Basilica, a symbol of spirituality and art, attracts visitors from all over the world. This private 1.5-hour guided tour offers an in-depth journey into the history and architecture of one of the most sacred sites in Christianity. Discover the Vatican Grottoes, where many popes are laid to rest, and explore the interior of the Basilica to admire masterpieces such as Michelangelo’s Pietà, Bernini’s Baldachin, and Raphael’s Transfiguration. With a private guide at your side, you’ll enjoy a personalized experience tailored entirely to your interests.
Tour duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Includes access to the Vatican Grottoes

Private experience with a dedicated guide

Meeting point: Via Paolo VI 29

Meeting Point

Via Paolo VI, 29

Via Paolo VI, 29, 00193 Roma RM, Vatican City

The meeting point is at Via Paolo VI 29. The guide will be easily recognizable by a sign reading “MiRò Tours.”

What's included:

• Tour guide
• Radio and earpieces

Not included:

• Dome tickets (optional, but not part of the tour)
• Aperitif

What to expect:

Duration: between 1 hour, 30 minutes and 2 hours

St. Peter's Basilica

Piazza San Pietro, Vatican City, 00120

At the meeting point, you will be welcomed by the guide holding a sign. After a brief introduction in St. Peter’s Square, the experience begins with a visit to the Vatican Grottoes, where popes and saints rest in an atmosphere steeped in history. We will then enter St. Peter’s Basilica to admire Michelangelo’s Pietà, Bernini’s Baldachin, and Raphael’s magnificent Transfiguration. An intense and fascinating journey, without the climb to the dome.

1 hour, 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included