Guided Tours

St. Peter’s Basilica Dome Guided Tour

Name: St. Peter’s Basilica Dome Guided Tour
Start: 2024-05-10T08:25:00
End: 2024-05-10T11:25:00
Location: Rome

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Climb to the very top of Michelangelo’s St. Peter’s Basilica dome, one of the most magnificent domes in the city of Rome, and bask in the unparalleled view of the rolling green Castelli Romani hills, the Tyrrhenian Sea, and the opulent Vatican! Discover the Papal Tombs and artistic wonders housed in the Basilica.

Highlights

Visit the attractions of the Vatican early in the morning for a quiet and intimate experience, before the crowds are granted entry.
Get breathtaking views of Rome and splendid sights of the hills all around from your unique vantage point at the crest of the St. Peter’s Basilica, the highest point in Rome.
You will be accompanied by an expert local guide who will describe the various interesting aspects of the Papal Tombs and Michelangelo’s dome.
Explore the St. Peter’s Basilica’s charming interiors and the Papal Sarcophagi after your visit to the top of the dome.
This is one of the only tours that will take you to the top of the dome and to visit the Papal tombs.

Inclusions

Admission to the St. Peter’s Basilica
Dome climb
Visit to the Papal Sarcophagi (optional)
Expert English, Spanish, French, German or Italian-speaking guide

Exclusions

Pick-up and drop-off services
Gratuities
Food and drinks
Visit to the Necropolis / St. Peter’s Tomb / Scavi

Cancellation policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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Guests from United States, United Kingdom, Spain and over 56 countries have loved this experience

Magdalena

4/5

May, 2024

The tour was outstanding despite the heavy rain 😄 St Peter's basilica is the place that everyone should visit at least once in their life. It's definitely a masterpiece

Bela

5/5

May, 2024

We enjoyed our tour guide, he gave us a lot of useful information. Even though we had to wait almost two hours in line to get into the St. Peter Basilica, our guide continued to tell us useful information about Vatica city, about its history, etc.

Bean

5/5

May, 2024

Lo peor y lo mejor fue Una larga espera de 3 horas hasta llegar al control de acceso de la que Valentina supo hacer una experiencia extraordinaria. Buen trabajo Valentina.

Felix

5/5

May, 2024

Eddy the Guide was amazing. He guided us through the tour with fun and enthusiasm so that the three hours flew by. The view of the dome was gorgeous. For the german/ Swiss/ dutch People I highly recommand going to the campus teutonico behind the swiss guarde. I added this photo for our Guide :P thanks a lot Eddy

Mariangeles

5/5

Apr, 2024

Nuestra guía una hermosa Sara! Que nos contó cada detalle y eso fue muy importante...ya que mientras esperamos para entrar...fue contándonos cada detalle de la historia con mucha pasión...y aún dentro de la Basílica...gracias!! Hermosa Experiencia..felicitaciones a nuestra Guía!

Your Experience

Ascend to the Top of St. Peter’s Basilica

Avoid the crowds and get an intimate glimpse of the treasures of the Vatican on this early-morning guided tour. The tour begins with an exciting climb that involves both a staircase and an elevator to the highest point of Rome’s iconic St. Peter’s Basilica. The view from here is simply breathtaking. The city of Rome, a striking and glorious confluence of the ancient and the modern, stretches past the wetlands and forests of the Riserva Naturale, and all the way to the Tyrrhenian Sea in the southwest. You will see the Vatican and some of Rome’s most famous landmarks bordered by the Castelli Romani hills. Your guide will point out all the attractions and tell you more about these fascinating places in Rome.

Explore St. Peter’s Basilica and the Holy Papal Tombs

Walk back down to terra firma and enter the Basilica after a short break near the entrance. An artistic and architectural marvel designed by geniuses of the Renaissance like Donato Bramante, Lorenzo Bernini, and Michelangelo, St. Peter’s Basilica has become one of the world’s most ostentatious symbols of Christianity. Your guide will tell you all about the beliefs that surround the real location of the tombs of St. Peter and the first Bishop of Rome. Admire some of the artistic masterpieces of Bernini and Michelangelo before heading to see the Papal Sarcophagi of the Basilica.

Know Before You Go

Important Information

This tour is not wheelchair-friendly.
On days close to religious holidays at the Vatican, parts of the tour such as the Papal Tombs may not be open. In this case, the tour of the Basilica itself will be extended.
Please note that this tour includes a climb of a substantial number of steps and requires a decent level of physical fitness to undertake.
Please be dressed appropriately. Sleeveless blouses, miniskirts, shorts, and hats are not permitted. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. Comfortable shoes are recommended.
Expect a considerable wait time as you queue for the security checks. It could take up to 60 minutes during the peak season.

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Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.