• Maya Tours - Begin your journey at the Maya Tours Office
• St. Peter’s Basilica - The Papal Basilica of Saint Peter in Vatican City, commonly known as Saint Peter’s Basilica, is a masterpiece of the Italian High Renaissance situated in Vatican City, a sovereign microstate surrounded by Rome, Italy.

St. Peter’s is renowned as a pilgrimage site and for its liturgical ceremonies. The pope leads several liturgies annually, either inside the basilica or in the adjacent St. Peter’s Square, attracting audiences ranging from 15,000 to over 80,000 individuals.

• Skip the line entrance to St. Peter’s Basilica
• Access to St. Peter’s Dome (if option selected)
• Access to the papal tombs
• Professional licensed tour guide

• Location pick-up and drop off
• Scavi / Necropolis
• Food and Drink

Begin your journey inside the Basilica, where you can admire masterpieces like Michelangelo’s famous sculpture La Pietà, Bernini’s grand Baldacchino, and the intricate altar. Your expert guide will illuminate the fascinating history, detailed art, and architectural marvels of this iconic site, regarded as the heart of the Catholic faith.

Proceed to the Vatican Grottoes to explore the papal tombs, chapels, and corridors, paying homage at the final resting places of popes, royals, and esteemed dignitaries from centuries past.

This exceptional tour ensures a deep appreciation of the unmatched artistry, spiritual importance, and historical grandeur of St. Peter’s Basilica.

After the tour, if the Dome option is chosen, please allocate at least an additional 30 minutes post-tour to take the elevator to St. Peter’s Dome. Here, you will be treated to stunning panoramic views of the city, providing an unforgettable experience high above Rome.

• The tour reservations have strict timing. To join the tour, you are required to be at the meeting point for check-in at least 15 minutes prior to your tour departure time.
• If you arrive late for the meeting time, it will not be possible to join the group or reschedule, unless you pay for the activity again. As per “No Show” rules you will not be entitled to a refund.
• Knees & Shoulders MUST be covered for both men & women to enter the Basilica.
• Please note that on the day of your visit certain areas of the monument/attraction can be closed due to either religious events or national holidays.
• Please be advised capacity regulations and security may delay the tour departure this could also influence the smooth running of the tour especially on national holidays and events.
• Cancellations, changes or issues due to weather, security and events held by the monument are beyond our control and are directly decided by their administration team. These issues will be reviewed by us and dealt with on an individual basis but are the responsibility of the monument.
• All visitors must pass through the monument/attraction security check please allow at least 20 minutes to clear security.
• The exact timings and reservations can vary, dependent on the monument/attraction’s administration offices availability and decisions on the booking day and can be subject to last minute changes. Departure time can differ up to 20 minutes from your selected time.
• Please be aware that large bags/backpacks/suitcases are not permitted in the monument/attraction.
• Students booking a reduced ticket must have a photo ID; you must bring a photo ID to be allowed into the monument.
• This tour is NOT wheelchair accessible

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.