Vatican Basilica Tour With Dome

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2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: German and 4 more

Discover the wonders of St. Peter's Basilica on a guided tour that combines history, art, and breathtaking views. Meet your guide in St. Peter's Square and enjoy a seamless start as you are escorted to the Basilica.

Inside, admire world-famous masterpieces such as Michelangelo's *Pietà* and Bernini's magnificent Baldachin, the bronze canopy standing above the Papal Altar and the traditional tomb of St. Peter. With personal radios and headsets, you'll hear every fascinating story and detail clearly throughout the tour.

Continue your experience with access to the iconic Dome, choosing between an elevator-assisted ascent or the full staircase climb. At the top, enjoy spectacular panoramic views over Vatican City and Rome. Explore the Vatican underground corridor and uncover hidden spaces that reveal centuries of history beneath the Basilica.

This unforgettable 2.5-hour experience offers expert guidance, remarkable artworks, and stunning views at the heart of the Vatican.

What's Included

Digital Audio guide through smartphone
Entry Ticket to the St peters basilica.
Entry to the Underground tombs
Entry Ticket to the Dome with Stairs or Elevator. (Depends on selected option)
Live guide
Headphones

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
St. Peter's Square
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Ticket Redemption Point

Piazza della Città Leonina, 2

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1
    St. Peter's Square

    Explore the magnificence of St. Peter’s Basilica with a flexible audio-guided experience designed for independent travelers. Your journey begins with hosted assistance at the meeting point, where our staff will welcome you and accompany you to the Basilica entrance for a smooth and stress-free start

    20 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Fontane di Piazza San Pietro

    Explore the magnificence of St. Peter’s Basilica with a flexible audio-guided experience designed for independent travelers. Your journey begins with hosted assistance at the meeting point, and directly enter to the square with two historically significant fountains and obelisk at the centre of the square.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    St. Peter's Basilica

    Explore the world's largest church at your own pace with a comprehensive audio guide, unveiling the stories behind masterpieces such as Michelangelo's Pietà and Bernini's spectacular Baldachin, the bronze canopy towering above the Papal Altar and the traditional resting place of St. Peter.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 4
    La Pieta

    Michelangelo's Pietà is one of the most celebrated masterpieces of the Renaissance, depicting the Virgin Mary holding the body of Christ with extraordinary beauty, emotion, and artistic precision.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 5
    Baldacchino di San Pietro, Di Bernini

    Standing nearly 30 meters high above the Papal Altar, Bernini's magnificent bronze Baldachin is a masterpiece of Baroque art and marks the sacred site traditionally believed to be the tomb of St. Peter.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 6
    The Vatican Grottoes

    Continue your journey through the Vatican underground corridor, discovering hidden spaces that reveal the Basilica's fascinating past.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 7

    Climb to the top of St. Peter's Dome for spectacular panoramic views of Vatican City and Rome. Admire the Basilica's impressive interior from above before reaching one of the city's most breathtaking viewpoints.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Supplied by SHAHRASTI TOUR AGENCY
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Museum Tickets & Passes
Historical Tours
Skip the line Tickets
Attractions & Museums
Museums
Art Galleries
Religious Sites
Monuments and Memorials
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Cancellation Policy

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

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