Vatican Combo Tour with Sistine Chapel & Dome Climb
If you're looking for a Vatican tour that goes beyond the usual offerings, our combination tour has got you covered. With this tour, you'll bypass the line at St. Peter's, climb to the top of the dome for a stunning panoramic view of the Vatican and Rome, enjoy free time in the Basilica, and then skip the line at the Vatican to see the Sistine Chapel.
Your tour begins with an exciting elevator ride to the top of St. Peter's iconic dome, where you'll take in an unforgettable view of the city. From there, you'll join your expert Vatican guide for a comprehensive exploration of the art, history, and famous landmarks of this sacred city concluding in the Sistine Chapel. The tour is designed to provide a deep dive into the Vatican's rich cultural heritage, allowing you to fully appreciate the art and architecture that make this place so special.
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Vatican Combo Tour with Sistine Chapel & Dome Climb
What's included in Vatican Combo Tour with Sistine Chapel & Dome Climb
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St. Peter's Square
Ready for the ultimate Vatican exploration? Your day will start meeting our staff just outside of St Peter's Square at an indicated meeting point. From there we'll pass over iconic St. Peter's Square home to the Sunday Mass, on our way in to the Basilica.
Cupola di San Pietro
To kick start your top to bottom experience, we’ll take your Vatican discovery to new heights climbing the Dome of St Peter's alongside your expert guide. A combo of elevator and stairs (231 steps) a medium level of fitness is required for the dome climb, but the panoramic views of Rome and the Vatican State, will stay with you for a long time.
St. Peter's Basilica
Following your climb, descend to the Basilica. Considered the epicentre of the Catholic faith, the St Peter's Basilica is a must-see destination for millions of tourists annually. Enjoy free time to discover all its unique features including the Holy door, Michelangelo's Pietà, Bernini's Baldacchino and plenty more!
Inclusions
- Early Entry to St. Peter's Basilica and free time to explore
- Group size of 20 people max
- Headsets (from 6+ participants)
- Skip-the-line entry and guided tour to the Vatican Museums
- Access to the elevator and stairs to the top of St. Peter's dome
- A professional, fun, English-speaking guide
- Entry to Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food & Beverages
- Gratuities
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Not recommended for travellers with claustrophobia and/or vertigo
- Please note there is no skip the line service at the St Peter's Basilica, though due to our early start we are able to avoid most of the day time crowds.
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Please arrive 10 minutes early. Meet your guide at Largo Del Colonnato. This is the area just outside of the St. Peters Square colonnades, on the right side when looking at St. Peter’s Basilica. Our staff will be there holding a “The Tour Guy” sign standing between the fountain and the green kiosk.
End Points
- This tour concludes inside of the Vatican Museums
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• DRESS CODE: Entrance into any religious site requires a strict dress code. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. We will not be held responsible for refused entry due to unsuitable dress. • IMPORTANT: During State visits or special religious events, there may be unexpected closings of different parts of the Vatican. We will do our best to inform you on time of possible closings, but for the most part, the Vatican does not announce them in advance. • Comfortable footwear is highly recommended. • Large bags, backpacks, luggage, and tripods cannot be brought into the Vatican Museums. There is a coat check at the museum entrance, however, the tour ends far away. If you choose to leave anything at the Vatican Museums coat check, you will be responsible to retrieve it on your own after the tour. We encourage you to leave such items and anything similar at your accommodations. • Guests arriving after departure cannot be accommodated, & missed tours or tickets cannot be refunded. • We regret that we are unable to accommodate guests with wheelchairs or any walking impairments that require special assistance on our group tours. We are also unable to accommodate strollers or baby carriages. • We will be subject to a security check at the entrance to all sites. Depending on the volume of visitors, we may have a short wait in the security line. • The museums, sites and monuments we visit on our tours are among the most popular in the world. Careful planning helps limit crowd exposure, but please be aware that some locations may be unavoidably busy during standard hours/high season.
