St. Peter's Basilica with Dome Guided Group Tour
You can’t miss this tour if you like ancient churches and breathtaking views.
Start your journey at a meeting point and let our professional guide lead you to St. Peter’s Square, passing through Piazza Risorgimento. You’ll admire the giant columns before entering St. Peter’s Basilica, where you’ll have the chance to see Bernini’s Baldachin and Michelangelo’s Pietà on your way to the Papal Grottoes.
At the end of your tour you’ll make your way to the Dome. You’ll have to climb over 300 steps, but it will be totally worth it. When you reach the top, you’ll be mesmerized by a beautiful panoramic view of the whole city of Rome below you, feeling like you’re on top of the world.
Definitely a once in a lifetime experience!
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What's included in St. Peter's Basilica with Dome Guided Group Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
St. Peter's Basilica
You will enter the amazing St. Peter's Basilica, where you will have the chance to admire very famous artists' works of art. Among these many artists, Michelangelo, Raphael, and Bernini worked on this project. Michelangelo gave his contribution with the astonishing statue of the Pietà; Bernini created the marvelous Altar of the Chair of St. Peter and the Baldachin. Enjoy these masterpieces, while your guide will tell you about the history and curiosities connected to this unique Basilica.
The Vatican Grottoes
The crypt located 3 meters below the altar in the middle of St. Peter's Basilica's central nave
St. Peter's Square
Marvel at the greatness of St. Peter's Square right in front of the church
Inclusions
- Entry/Admission - St. Peter's Basilica
- Headsets for groups of at least 5 people
- Entry/Admission - St. Peter's Dome
- Professional guide
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Please note St Peter's Basilica is a church and can be closed by the Vatican without notice for religious functions. In this case you will visit another area of the Vatican Museums with your guide.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- You will find us at our office in Via Vespasiano 26/28
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 • A moderate amount of walking is involved • Not wheelchair accessible • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately • Adult pricing applies to all travelers. • Please be aware that to enter the Colosseum it is necessary to pass a metal detector security check. No visitor can avoid these checks. Even though we purchase in advance skip the line tickets for you we are not responsible for time spent waiting to pass security checks • Please note St Peter's Basilica is a church and can be closed by the Vatican without notice for religious functions. In this case you will visit another area of the Vatican Museums with your guide. • If you arrive late you might loose the entrance at the Colosseum that is reserved at a specific time • A copy of your ID or driver license is necessary for the entrance to the Colosseum
