Step inside the iconic St. Peter's Basilica and Square on a private, detailed tour with Touriks. Discover Renaissance art, Bernini's design secrets, and the ancient grottoes in an intimate experience that goes beyond typical sightseeing.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
2–3 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels with the ability to walk and stand for extended periods
Wildlife
History
St. Peter’s Basilica was completed in 1626 and stands on the site believed to be St. Peter's tomb, linking it deeply to early Church history.
Conservation
Efforts are in place to protect the Basilica’s artworks and structural integrity, balancing visitor access with preservation.
Touriks
Step inside the iconic St. Peter's Basilica and Square on a private, detailed tour with Touriks. Discover Renaissance art, Bernini's design secrets, and the ancient grottoes in an intimate experience that goes beyond typical sightseeing.
Touriks is a Rome-based tour operator located in Roma, Lazio that specializes in guided cultural and archaeological experiences across the city and Vatican area.
Specializing in in-depth guided visits of St. Peter’s Basilica and St. Peter’s Square, Touriks offers semi-private, private, and small-group formats that include dome climbs, visits to the underground grottoes, and guided exploration of St. Peter’s tomb.
The company also guides visitors through Rome’s subterranean heritage, including Roman Catacombs, the underground temples of San Clemente, and other proto-Christian basilicas. Selected catacombs tours include private transfer options noted in tour descriptions.
Touriks’ program includes a broad range of Rome itineraries: Colosseum underground and arena tours, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill walks, Pantheon and Navona Square visits with access to underground sites, Caracalla Baths and Circus Maximus visits, Trastevere walks with subterranean sites, and guided visits to Castel Sant'Angelo and the Borghese Gallery.
Individual tour descriptions emphasize major artworks and architectural highlights such as Michelangelo’s Pietà, the mosaics of St. Peter’s, and Bernini’s design of St. Peter’s Square. Touriks is featured on The Adventure Collective, where its Rome tours are listed with factual itineraries and booking details.
All tour listings state location, format, and options so travelers can select dome climbs, underground grottoes, transfers, or private and small-group experiences when available.
Location
Roma, Lazio
Based in Rome, Italy
Group Options
Private & Small-Group
Private, semi-private and small-group tours
Featured On
The Adventure Collective
Listed on The Adventure Collective
Highlights
Basilica to Catacombs
Tours from St. Peter’s to undergrounds
Select a St. Peter’s Basilica tour, dome climb, catacombs visit or Colosseum experience and secure a guided Rome itinerary that fits travel style.
Book Tickets in Advance
This private tour is popular and limited in availability, so reserving your spot beforehand is essential.
Dress Respectfully
St. Peter’s Basilica requires modest attire—avoid sleeveless shirts, shorts above the knee, and hats inside.
Wear Comfortable Shoes
The tour involves walking on stone floors and some stairs; sturdy, comfortable footwear will keep you steady.
Arrive Early
Plan to be at the meeting point 10 minutes before your scheduled tour to ensure a timely start.
Comfortable walking shoes
To navigate stone floors and stairs comfortably throughout the tour.
Water bottle
Staying hydrated is key during warmer months, especially in the outdoor Square.
summer
Light jacket or shawl
Useful for cooler mornings and evenings inside the Basilica and grottoes.
spring
Camera or smartphone
To capture architectural details and artistic highlights (note photography restrictions in some areas).