Highlights
- Explore St. Peter's Basilica with an art historian guide
- Climb the stairs to the top of St. Peter's Dome
- Admire the mosaics of the Dome up close
- Enjoy stunning views of St. Peter's Square and Rome from a height of 136 meters
- View the Basilica's array of impressive marble, ceilings, and mosaics
Description
Join a private or shared guided tour of St. Peter's Basilica and experience this iconic attraction. Marvel at the magnificent interior of the Basilica and learn why the church took 150 years to rebuild. Discover the colorful marbles, golden ceilings, and the impressive Michelangelo's Pietà while your guide shares stories about the history of this Renaissance-style church.
Climb the dome by stairs to the viewing deck at the very top. First contemplate the interior mosaics of the dome close up, then marvel at the striking views of St. Peter's Square and the Vatican Gardens from above. Admire Rome from a height of 136 meters, and spot the Colosseum, the Pantheon, Castel Sant'Angelo, and other historic sites.
Please note:
The Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and Vatican Necropolis are not part of this tour.
The Dome climb is by stairs only; the elevator is not included in this tour.
Includes
Guided tour of St. Peter's Basilica and Dome (only if option is selected)
Professional art historian guide
Entry fees to the dome (by stairs)
Excludes
Vatican Museums
Sistine Chapel
Vatican Necropolis
Skip-the-line entry (unless option selected)
Important Information
- PLEASE NOTE: In the event that certain areas of St. Peter’s Basilica are closed, your guide will adapt the itinerary by highlighting alternative sites within the basilica. The overall duration will remain unchanged
The Dome climb is by stairs only; the elevator is not included
Please provide the full names of all travellers when booking. The tickets are nominative, therefore, failure to present a voucher with all travellers' full names may result in denied entry
Each traveller must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the same name provided at the time of booking for a successful entry
The Dome's terrace might not be accessible during bad weather. In such cases, you can ask for a partial refund and visit the other areas, or cancel for a full refund
St. Peter Basilica can be subject to partial unforeseen closures due to Vatican Administration
Please take into consideration that the lines for security checks at the entrance cannot be skipped and may take 15 to 120 minutes
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
