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Discover St. Peter’s Basilica with priority access & an expert guide, visit the Papal tombs including the Tomb of St. Peters & enjoy an Optional Dome Climb if option selected.
Inside, admire masterpieces like Michelangelo’s Pietà scuplted when he was only 24 years old, learn from your guide about Bernini’s towering bronze canopy and the baroque majesty "Catedra of St. Peter" while your expert guide brings centuries of history to life. Descend into the Papal Crypts to visit the tomb of Saint Peter and tombs of generations of Popes.
For those who wish, the experience continues with an optional climb to the Dome. Take the elevator partway, then ascend 320 steps to reach the summit and enjoy an unforgettable 360° panoramic view of the Vatican city and of Rome.
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What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet your guide at our office in Via Vespasiano 26/28
Itinerary
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1St. Peter's Basilica
St. Peter's Basilica is a church built in the Renaissance style located in Vatican City. This is the largest Church in the world and the most important for Christianity. Designed principally by Donato Bramante, Michelangelo, Carlo Maderno and Gian Lorenzo Bernini, it is absolutely worth-seeing, both as a pilgrimage destination and as a cultural visit.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Enjoy a visit to the Papal Grottoes, the vast crypt under St. Peter's Basilica. Built 3 meters below the level of the Basilica, they are located just under the great altar in the middle of the central nave.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3St. Peter's Square
Enjoy the magnificent view of St. Peter's Square, large plaza located directly in front of St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican City. The open space in front of the basilica was redesigned by Gian Lorenzo Bernini from 1656 to 1667, under the order of Pope Alexander VII.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4St. Peter's Basilica
St. Peter's Dome.
20 minutes • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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