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Experience the Wonders of St. Peter’s Basilica
Visit the iconic St. Peter's Basilica, one of the most important Christian churches in the world. Admire masterpieces by Gian Lorenzo Bernini and Michelangelo, including the renowned Pietà.
Enhance your visit with a climb to Michelangelo’s Dome. From the roof, enjoy close views of the mosaics and the basilica’s interior, then continue to the summit for panoramic views over Vatican City, Rome, and the distant Apennine Mountains.
Descend to explore the papal tombs and conclude with the exclusive Scavi tour beneath the basilica, including the tomb of Saint Peter.
Important Notes:
• To avoid any secondary ticketing charges, all entrance fees must be paid separately at the official face value set by St. Peter’s Basilica. ( St. Peter’s Dome access with the lift at euro 22, scavi at euro 25. Upon reception of your booking request we will send the instruction how to proceed with you booking of necessary tickets for chosen extensions )
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The meeting place is OUTSIDE hotl Palazzo Cardinal Cesi, few steps from St. Peter's Square. You must arrive 30 minuts before scheduled starting time, the time necessary to get through Vatican security, and Swiss Guards check point. There is way to reconnct with guide nce past scurity
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Itinerary
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1St. Peter's Square
Meet our staff at St. Peter's Square within splendid Bernini's Colonnade and stop for a photo by the Bronze Doors, the ceremonial Vatican entrance, guarded by the Swiss Guards
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2St. Peter's Basilica
Re-enter St. Peter's Basilica to continue with the guided tour. See the highlights of the church including Bernini's “Baldacchino” and Michelangelo's “Pietà” Your guided tour will end inside St. Peter's and you may stay on for your further private exploration
40 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3St. Peter's Basilica
Enter St. Peter's Basilica with skip line pass and walk through the lower level of St. Peter's Basilica lined with tombs of Pope's
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Visit ancient Roman cemetery with tombs and preserved decorations from the 1st century AD. Learn why St. Peter was martyred at Nero's Circus in 64 AD and why he was buried at the Roman cemetery on the slope of the Vatican hill, later covered by the construction of the first Vatican basilica at the time of emperor Constantine. Pay respect at St. Peter's Tomb excavated together with the necropolis over 80 years ago under Pope Pius XII. This is the most exclusive Vatican tour with fewer than 100 permits granted per day.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Tour is no available for children under 15
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Cancellation Policy
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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