Vatican: St. Peter’s Basilica, Dome Climb and Papal Tombs Tour
Uncover the art and architecture of the Vatican City. Visit sites like St. Peter’s Square and Basilica in the morning before the crowds arrive for the day. Meet your guide in Piazza della Città Leonina & dive into the ancient history of the Vatican City. Admire the statuesque columns and majestic pilasters in St. Peter’s Square. Walk through the 1st balcony which is decorated with amazing frescoes. Together with an expert guide enter the Basilica and reach the summit of the Dome after 320 steps, where you are rewarded for the climb with views of the city center. Have some free time to enjoy the panoramic views. At your own leisure be captivated by the Basilica's interiors which are filled with masterpieces from masters like Bernini and Michelangelo. See pieces from the Renaissance and Baroque periods. Continue to explore the Vatican’s historic Grottoes to get a closer look of the rooms, chapels, and the papal tombs, where many Popes, royals, and other dignitaries are laid to rest.
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Vatican: St. Peter’s Basilica, Dome Climb and Papal Tombs Tour
What's included in Vatican: St. Peter’s Basilica, Dome Climb and Papal Tombs Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
St. Peter's Square
Enjoy an early morning tour with our local guide starting from the statuesque St. Peter's Square all the way through the famous Basilica.
Cupola di San Pietro
Set foot on the summit of the majestic St. Peter's Dome and get a 360 degree view of the city centre and its main archeological attactions such as the Colosseum and the Pantheon.
St. Peter's Basilica
Head back to the Basilica with an easy access, marvel around the sacred church and witness the acclaimed masterpieces of Michelangelo and Bernini, as well as some of mosaics, paintings and structures of the Renaissance and Baroque era. To end the journey, get ready to walk through the emblematic Papal tombs, a resting place of the majority of the deceased Popes at your own leisure.
Inclusions
- Guided Tour to the St. Peter’s Dome
- Small groups of 15 person
- Expert English speaking guide
- Visit to the Papal Tombs
- Access to St Peter's Basilica and Square (no skip-the-line for the Basilica)
- Food and beverage
- Hotel Pick up and Drop off
- Gratuities
- Skip-the-line access to Basilica and Dome
- 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
- All visitors must pass through airport-style security check before entering the Basilica, during high season the waiting time may be up to 30 minutes
- Please take note that this service exclusively offers an entry ticket to the Dome & not skip-the-line access to the Basilica.
- In accordance with attraction’s "mandatory" regulations, we kindly request that you provide the complete name(s), preferably as stated on your passport, for "each" participant during the booking process.
- Not suitable for wheelchair users and people with serious medical condition (vertigo and heart problems)
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- • Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the activity starts • Our staff will be meeting you holding a “Loving Rome” flag and will be stationed at the “black tables” of Caffè Leonina (front row), situated beyond the white tables of the kiosk.
End Points
- The local guide will end the tour inside the St. Peter's Basilica.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
• Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the activity starts • Late arrivals will not be accommodated & not be refunded. • Our staff will be meeting you holding a “Loving Rome” flag and will be stationed at the “black tables” of Caffè Leonina (front row), situated beyond the white tables of the kiosk. • The meeting point is at Piazza Della Città Leonina 00193 near the arches, where the square meets via di Porta Angelica. It is located at the corner of the square, on the left-hand side.
