Private Tour of St. Peter’s Basilica and the Vatican Grottoes
Private Tour of St. Peter’s Basilica and the Vatican Grottoes is a 2-hour sightseeing tour in Rome. £43.13 — 67% below the Rome median tour price of £129.39, across 587 priced tours. It holds a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 9 reviews. Listed under History, Tours & Sightseeing, Outdoor Activities, Arts & Culture. The median tour price in Rome is £129.39, measured across 587 priced tours. The 25th-percentile tour price in Rome is £69.01, measured across 587 priced tours.
Rome⏱ 2 hours★5.0(9 Rating)From £43

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
Key facts
- £43.13 — 67% below the Rome median tour price of £129.39, across 587 priced tours.
- 1 h 30 min — 50% shorter than the Rome median of 3 h, across 580 tours.
- The median tour price in Rome is £129.39, measured across 587 priced tours.
- The 25th-percentile tour price in Rome is £69.01, measured across 587 priced tours.
- The 75th-percentile tour price in Rome is £286.40, measured across 587 priced tours.
- The median tour in Rome runs 3 h, measured across 580 tours with a published duration.
- 99% of Rome's 587 categorised tours carry the "Tours & Sightseeing" tag, the most common of 17 categories in the city.
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