The visit, explained
Is this the right tour for you?
Why choose it
Choose this when you want the Basilica and papal burial level explained together.
What to weigh up
The group can reach thirty and dome tickets are excluded. The Vatican Grottoes are not the Scavi necropolis, so this should not be booked as access to the underground archaeological excavations.
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The exact option
Tour facts at a glance
- Operator
- Mirò Tour
- Selected option
- English Guided Tour
- Duration
- 1 hour 30 minutes
- Format
- Shared guided visit
- Group size
- Up to 30 guests
- Language
- English
- Route
- St. Peter’s Basilica · Vatican Grottoes
- Included
- English-speaking guide; Guided Basilica and grottoes route; Radio and earpiece
- Extra or excluded
- Dome tickets are excluded; Scavi necropolis is not included; Museum admission is not listed
- Cancellation
- Cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled start for a full refund.
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These facts describe the named option above. Confirm the language, departure and final terms for your own booking.
What you will explore
The listed route
St. Peter’s Basilica
Continue to the listed Basilica visit when access is available.
Vatican Grottoes
Visit the papal burial level. This is the Vatican Grottoes, not the separate Scavi necropolis.
The order and access can change. Follow the operator’s final instructions and any restrictions on the day.
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What is included?
Included in this option
- English-speaking guide
- Guided Basilica and grottoes route
- Radio and earpiece
Extra or not included
- Dome tickets are excluded
- Scavi necropolis is not included
- Museum admission is not listed
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Meeting point & arrival
Largo del Colonnato 2, in front of Galleria San Pietro; look for the MiRò Tours sign.
Use the meeting instructions attached to your confirmed booking. A museum entrance and a supplier check-in point may be different places.
Traveller ratings
Review summary
4.9/ 5This rating covers the supplier’s whole product listing, including its other booking options. It is not an editorial score or a separate rating for this option.
97% of the 98 ratings are four or five stars. The distribution below includes all reported ratings, from one to five stars.
Viator4.4 / 5 · 19 reviews
Tripadvisor5.0 / 5 · 79 reviews
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- TG1 is the English option.
- The listed maximum group size is thirty.
- The grottoes are distinct from the separate Scavi visit.
Cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled start for a full refund.
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The booking details, answered
Questions about this option
What is included in English Basilica & Grottoes with MiRò Tours?
The selected “English Guided Tour” option lists: English-speaking guide; Guided Basilica and grottoes route; Radio and earpiece. Extra or excluded: Dome tickets are excluded; Scavi necropolis is not included; Museum admission is not listed.
How long is this visit, and what is the group format?
Listed duration: 1 hour 30 minutes. Up to 30 guests. English. These details apply to the named option; another option on the same product may differ.
Where does this tour start?
Largo del Colonnato 2, in front of Galleria San Pietro; look for the MiRò Tours sign.
Can I cancel this option for a refund?
Cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled start for a full refund.
Editorial notes
Sources & review
Prepared by the See Vatican editorial team. Editor-in-chief: Roman Antonov. We compare published supplier information and make the option’s limitations visible.
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This page describes a published offer. It does not confirm current seats or a price for your date.
Photography sources
The photographs come from supplier listings on Viator.
- Photograph 1: St. Peter’s Basilica seen along the street with a reflection in a puddle