St. Peter’s Guided Tour with Optional Dome Climb in Roma

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1 to 2 hours (approximately)
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Begin your tour in Vatican City’s iconic St. Peter’s Square, where your expert guide will explain Bernini’s optical illusions and the ancient Egyptian obelisk. Enter St. Peter’s Basilica to admire Michelangelo’s La Pietà, the grand Papal Altar under Bernini’s Baldachin, and the richly adorned chapels and golden ceilings.

Descend to the sacred Papal Grottoes, the resting place of popes and royals, located directly beneath the main altar. If you choose the Dome Climb option, continue your visit with access to the top of Michelangelo’s majestic dome. After a short elevator ride and stair climb, enjoy breathtaking views of Vatican City, the Gardens, and Rome.

Select the St. Peter’s Basilica Express Tour (approx. 1 hour) for a quick yet enriching visit, or the Basilica, Grottoes & Dome Climb Tour (approx. 2 hours) for a full, immersive experience.

What's Included

Access to St. Peter's Basilica
Expert guide
Access to St. Peter's Dome (if selected the option)
Dedicated Entrance
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drink

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet your guide next to the green kiosk in Piazza della Città Leonina. The guide will be holding a blue flag featuring the company logo.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 1 to 2 hours (approximately)
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    St. Peter's Basilica

    Begin your journey in St. Peter’s Square, where Bernini’s architectural genius and a 2,500-year-old Egyptian obelisk welcome you. Inside the Basilica, admire Michelangelo’s La Pietà, the majestic Papal Altar, and the rich golden ceilings. Your expert guide will lead you through the highlights of the world’s most important Christian church. Then, descend into the Papal Grottoes, the sacred resting place of popes and royalty for centuries. If you choose the Dome option, climb to the top for a breathtaking 360° view over Vatican City and Rome, and marvel at the mosaics up close. Choose your experience: Basilica Express Tour (approx. 1 hour) Basilica, Grottoes & Dome Climb Tour (approx. 2 hours)

    1 hour • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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