Private St Peter Basilica and Dome Tour with Elevator Access

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3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

Step into Heaven by ascending St. Peter’s Dome for Rome’s ultimate views and discover the Basilica with your private guide.

An extraordinary site deserves an extraordinary experience. Private tours prioritize a deeper connection with the Vatican’s history, ensuring a rich, immersive journey from start to finish. Led by a knowledgeable local professional, there are no crowds to keep up with-just an exclusive, masterfully paced journey tailored entirely to your rhythm.

- Duration: 3 hours
- Private tour guide dedicated to your group
- Includes entrance to St. Peter’s Basilica and Dome with elevator access

What's Included

Entrance fee

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Your guide will be waiting by the fountain holding the company name sign

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
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    St. Peter's Basilica

    Guided by your own private expert, you’ll start at St. Peter’s Square to admire Bernini’s iconic colonnade, the Apostolic Palace, and the famous Swiss Guards. Take the elevator up St. Peter’s Dome to see Michelangelo’s intricate mosaics up close before climbing to the top for unmatched panoramic views of Rome. Conclude your tour inside St. Peter’s Basilica and the Papal Tombs, marveling at world-famous masterpieces like Michelangelo’s Pietà and Bernini’s majestic Baldacchino.

    3 hours • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Unfortunately, this tour is not accessible for individuals with limited mobility, vertigo, claustrophobia, or heart conditions. Even when utilizing the elevator to the terrace level, reaching the summit of the Dome strictly requires climbing over 300 narrow, steep, and winding steps on foot. Therefore, it cannot be accommodated for guests with physical limitations.
Supplied by Maximus Tours

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Half-day Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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