Saint Peter’s Basilica Tour with Dome Access
Tour one of the most famous churches in the world with a licensed guide. Enjoy a headset to be able to hear the guide clearly as you move through the rooms of Saint Peter’s Basilica and the Dome. First, meet your guide outside the church. Greet and get acquainted with the guide, and get set up with your headset for the tour. As a group, head to Saint Peter’s Basilica. Then, head into the church from the Italian High Renaissance era. Learn how the independent microstate that the church is located in was created to be enclaved within the city of Rome. Hear how the plans were initially created by Pope Nicholas V in the 15th century. Next, hear about how Pope Julius II worked with Pope Nicholas V to accomplish the replacement of the initial church from the 4th century, originally constructed by Constantine the Great. Finally, after touring the magnificent halls of the Basilica, enter into the Cupola (Dome) of the church.
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Saint Peter’s Basilica Tour with Dome Access
What's included in Saint Peter’s Basilica Tour with Dome Access
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
St. Peter's Basilica
Take a guided tour of the second-largest church in the world with a headset to hear your guide. Enjoy access to the Basilica and to the Dome for incredible city views.
The Vatican Grottoes
The Vatican Grottoes another important part in Saint Peters Basilica. As you walk through, you'll see old frescoes, colorful mosaics, sculptures, and a lot of tombs of popes and important figures. It's quiet and a bit dim, giving it a reflective feel.
Inclusions
- Entrance fee
- Headset to listen the guide smoothly
- Professional Live Guide
- Dome Ticket
- Food & Drinks
- Transportation
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- The meeting point is "Via Candia 131", BAR Angeli.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
Every visitors need to come at the meeting point to meet the guide. The meeting point is "Via Candia 131", BAR Angeli. The meeting point is 300 meters from the Vatican Museum entrance. From there, go down the stairs, straight on Via Tunisi, then left onto Via Candia 131. From Metro Cipro, cross by the church, turn left on Via Anglo Emo, then to Via Candia 131. From Metro Ottaviano, go past McDonald's on Viale Giulio Cesare to Via Candia 131. Bus routes 492 and 490 stop at Via Candia.
