St. Peter's Basilica Guided Tour with Dome Climb

See St. Peter’s from top to bottom, moving from its art-filled interiors and Papal Tombs to sweeping views from the Cupola with a licensed guide leading the way.

Getting started

Meet at Via Vespasiano 20 in Rome and check in for your tour. Keep your ID ready and proceed with your group toward St. Peter’s Basilica, where all visitors must pass airport-style security before entering.

What to expect

St. Peter’s Basilica

Step inside one of Christianity’s most important churches as your guide connects its monumental architecture with the artists, popes, and stories behind it.

Features

• Art & architecture: See works by Michelangelo and Bernini while your guide explains the details and stories that are easy to miss on your own.

• Papal Tombs: Head below the basilica to visit the resting places of popes and saints and understand their place in Vatican history.

• Guided commentary: Follow every explanation clearly with the included radio and headset, even while moving through the vast basilica.

St. Peter's Basilica Dome

Continue upward to the Cupola, with elevator and stair options available for the ascent.

Features

• Dome climb: Make your way through the Dome’s stairways and narrow passages as you climb toward its highest accessible viewpoint.

• Rome views: Finish above Vatican City with panoramic views across St. Peter’s Square and the rooftops of Rome.