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Rome: St. Peter's Basilica, Papal Tombs, and Dome Climb Tour

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Discover the wonders of St. Peter’s Square and Basilica on a guided walking tour. Visit the Dome and soak up panoramic views of Rome, then go underground to admire the historic grottoes. 

  • Free cancellation
    Cancel up to 2 days in advance for a full refund.
  • Instant confirmation & Mobile tickets
    Receive your ticket right away. Use your phone or print your voucher.
  • Skip the line
    Get priority entry. (depends on selected option)
  • Private tour
    Avoid crowds with an exclusive experience. (depends on selected option)
  • Live guiding
    English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish (depends on selected option)
  • Duration
    105 minutes
  • Includes
    • Professional guide (if option selected)
    • Entry fees to the top of the Dome by elevator (if option selected)
    • Entry fees to the Basilica
    • Dedicated entrance (if option selected and only for English tour)
    • Entry to Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and Vatican Necropolis
    • Skip-the-line service (except for the 'Small Group Tour in English with Dedicated Entrance' option)
Highlights & Description

Highlights

  • Climb to the top of the Dome to admire panoramic views of Rome
  • Admire the Basilica's array of impressive marble, ceilings, and mosaics
  • Visit St. Peter’s Tomb and touch the original 4th century Basilica walls
  • Explore the underground grottoes and marvel at the ancient frescoes
  • Choose between a small group or private tour

Description

Explore iconic sights in Rome on this guided walking tour. Stroll through St. Peter's square and take in the views of the city from the top of St. Peter's Basilica. Admire artwork like Michelangelo's emotive 'Pietà' statue and go below the Basilica to uncover St. Peter's final resting place.

Meet your guide in St. Peter’s Square, then start the tour by climbing your way to the top of the Basilica’s dome. Enjoy an exclusive look at the Dome’s impressive mosaics then head further up to the top balcony.

From here, marvel at panoramic views across the city, spot the Colosseum, the Pantheon, and other iconic landmarks. Descend into the Basilica and admire its impressive interior and discover why it took 150 years to build.

Gaze at the colourful marble, golden ceilings, and intricate mosaics that surround you. Learn about the renowned works of Renaissance and Neoclassic artists that are housed here. 

Next, head underground to the Basilica’s historic grottoes and visit St. Peter’s Tomb. Touch the ancient walls of the original 4th-century Basilica and admire its beautiful frescoes. Finish the tour in St. Peter’s Square and soak up its majestic architecture. 

PLEASE NOTE: In the event that the grottoes or certain areas of St. Peter’s Basilica are closed, your guide will adapt the itinerary by highlighting alternative sites and artworks within the basilica. As a result, the overall duration and quality of the tour will remain unchanged.

Good to know before you go
  • Please provide the full names of all travellers when booking. The tickets are nominative, therefore, failure to present a voucher with all travellers' full names may result in denied entry
  • Each traveller must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the same name provided at the time of booking for a successful entry
  • The Dome's terrace might not be accessible during bad weather. In that case, you can ask for a partial refund and visit the other areas, or cancel for a full refund
  • Please note that this is not a skip-the-line tour
  • Please be aware that the lines to clear security checks at the entrance cannot be skipped and may take 15-120 minutes
  • You will be required to pass through metal detectors at the entrance of the square
  • The Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and Vatican Necropolis are not part of this tour
  • You can leave any strollers at the luggage deposit at the basilica's entrance
Meeting point

Small Group Tour in English

Small Group Tour in Italian

Small Group Tour in Spanish

Small Group Tour in French

Small Group Tour in German

Small Group Tour in English with Dedicated Entrance

Semi-Private Tour in French

Semi-Private Tour in Spanish

Semi-Private Tour in Italian

Semi-Private Tour in English

Semi-Private Tour in Portuguese

Semi-Private Tour in German

Private Tour in English

Private Tour in Italian

Private Tour in Spanish

Private Tour in German

Private Tour in French

Private Tour in Portuguese

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the cancellation policy for this activity?
Cancel up to 2 days in advance for a full refund.
2. When will I receive the confirmation of my booking?
You will receive an email notification right after your successful payment. If you don't see it in your inbox, check your spam or junk mail folder. When the payment is completed you have the option to download your ticket directly.
3. What does the 'skip the line' ticket mean?
'Skip the line' tickets provide the fastest possible entry with no or very little queuing.
4. What is a private tour?
Private tours offer more advantages and benefits than regular tours. You will have your own private guide for the duration of the tour. You can also customize the itinerary to your specific interests and needs.
5. Are mobile tickets enough or do I have to print them?
Tickets don't need to be printed. You can show your ticket from your smartphone as a PDF.
  • Adults
    18-99 years
  • Children
    7-17 years
  • Infants
    0-6 years
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