Vatican City: Guided Tour of Saint Peter's Basilica and Dome

Vatican City: Guided Tour of Saint Peter's Basilica and Dome

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Take a guided tour of the second-largest church in the world with a headset to hear your guide. Enjoy access to the Basilica and to the Dome for incredible city views.

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Highlights

Take in the art galleries dedicated to the Basilica
Explore the Cupola (Dome) of the church, included with your ticket
Learn about the history of the church and the grounds from your guide
See paintings that are part of the collection inside a 15th century basilica
Get a citywide view from the top of the Dome

Description

Tour one of the most famous churches in the world with a licensed guide. Enjoy a headset to be able to hear the guide clearly as you move through the rooms of Saint Peter’s Basilica and the Dome. First, meet your guide outside the church. Greet and get acquainted with the guide, and get set up with your headset for the tour. As a group, head to Saint Peter’s Basilica. Then, head into the church from the Italian High Renaissance era. Learn how the independent microstate that the church is located in was created to be enclaved within the city of Rome. Hear how the plans were initially created by Pope Nicholas V in the 15th century. Next, hear about how Pope Julius II worked with Pope Nicholas V to accomplish the replacement of the initial church from the 4th century, originally constructed by Constantine the Great. Finally, after touring the magnificent halls of the Basilica, enter into the Cupola (Dome) of the church, with special access included with your ticket. Upon the conclusion of your tour, you’ll be able to continue exploring at your own pace.