St. Peter Basilica and Dome Small-Group Tour
With a dedicated guide in a small group tour you will head to St. Peter's Square designed by the architect Gianlorenzo Bernini for the Pope Alexander VII. You will learn from your guide about Bernini that in the late 1600s for the Pope Alexander the VII projected St. Peter's' square & the Colonnade. You'll go through security and access to the Basilica of St. Peters' once inside your eyes will be immediately captured by the Pieta of Michelangelo sculpted by the Master in a very young age. The Basilica was built in 120 years commissioned to the best Renaissance and Baroque artists such as Bramante, Sangallo, Michelangelo, Maderno and Bernini. You will then move underneath the dome where stands the main altar beneath "Baldachin" with twisted bronze Columns of more than 90 feet high. You'll admire the amazing mosaics and the works of art. You will then climb on top of the dome designed by Michelangelo from where you will be able to see one of the most beautiful views of the city of Rome.
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English Tour
What's included in St. Peter Basilica and Dome Small-Group Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
St. Peter's Square
Let yourself be fascinated while learning about the marvelous columns of St. Peter’s and the imposing square
St. Peter's Basilica
Travellers will admire the interiors of the Basilica and its most remarkable highlights
La Pieta
Discover the history behind Michelangelo's sculpture
Inclusions
- Headset (for groups of six people minimum)
- Live tour guide
- Tickets and fees
- Skip-the-line entry
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- The meeting place is at our office located in Via Vespasiano 28. By Metro, (Line A), get off at Ottaviano. Ottaviano metro stop is only a 10-minute walk to our office. Please note: St. Peter's square is not the Vatican Museums' meeting point.
End Points
- The tour ends in St. Peter's square
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements St Peter's Basilica is a church and as such the Vatican can decide to close it for religious functions without any notice. We are not responsible for unexpected closure of the Basilica. A current valid passport or ID document is required on the day of the tour for children under 18 as proof of age This group is up to 10 travelers or less. Please note: if you arrive late you mights lose the entrance at the Vatican Museums Please note that, for disabled visitors with certified invalidity of more than 74%, the Vatican Museums offers free entry that is extended to a companion for visitors who are not self-sufficient. To benefit from this, make sure you mention it at the time of booking so that our staff may handle your request.
