Self-Guided Tour

St. Peter's Basilica Grottoes: Papal Tombs Digital Audio Guide

Italy, Rome

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Overview

The Vatican Grottoes form a vast network of papal tombs nestled directly beneath the magnificent St. Peter's Basilica.

Explore the final resting sites of almost 90 popes, monarchs, and dignitaries dating back to the 10th century. In addition to the tombs, you'll discover chambers, chapels, remarkable structures, and much more.

Complete your visit to St. Peter's Basilica with the Papal Tombs Audio Guide, enrich your tour with fascinating insights and comments as you uncover this historical remarkable site.
Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to delve into the fascinating world of papal history and be awed by the ageless beauty of St. Peter's Basilica's Papal Tombs.

Inclusions & exclusions

What you get:

✅	Multilingual digital audio guide for Papal Tombs
✅	Audio commentary in English, Italian, Spanish, French, German, Polish
✅	Unlimited access and use for all the self-guided features

What you don’t get:

❌	Entry to Attractions
❌	Headphones
❌	Live Guide
❌	Skip-the-line access

Itinerary

Discover the masterpieces of this venue, including:

✅	Explore the Papal Tombs in St. Peter's Basilica by yourself at your preferred time
✅	Get a fascinating history insight through the Papal Tombs

Know before you go

Important details to understand before starting your tour:

✅	Please note, this is a digital experience. There is no meeting point or staff on-site.
✅	This tour requires you to use your own mobile device and headphones at all times; further download instructions can be found on your voucher
✅	To activate your experience, you will need to download the Vox City app from your Apple or Android store - we recommend you do this pre-arrival.
✅	All visitors must pass through airport-style security. During high season the wait at security may be up to 120 minutes
✅	St. Peter’s Basilica and the Square may be closed in the morning due to Papal Audience (usually on Wednesdays and Sundays)
✅	The opening hours are subject to change due to special events at the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica
✅	The entrance to the basilica is free of charge
✅	You must observe the dress code to access the St. Peter’s Basilica (no shorts, vests, or sleeveless tops)

Frequently Ask Questions

How do I get to the Vatican Grottoes?

You can enter the Vatican Grottoes through St. Peter’s Basilica.

Do I have to pay to enter the Vatican Grottoes?

No. The entrance to the Vatican Grottoes is free.

Is photography allowed in the Grottoes of the Vatican?

No. Photography is strictly prohibited at the Vatican Grottoes.

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Luis

4.0

2023-07-06

It's a great way to get a better understanding of the rich history of St. Peter's Basilica

Brita

5.0

2023-06-01

Very interesting! The commentary provided by the audio guide is both engaging and informative

Aidelis

5.0

2023-06-09

I highly recommend this tour, we bought it with the ST. Peter's Basilica self guide and it was amazing, but give yourself time to walk around because there is much to see.