Guided tour

Rome: Guided Tour of St. Peter's Basilica with Dome Climb

4.6  / 55885 reviews
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Guided tour
Rome: Guided Tour of St. Peter's Basilica with Dome Climb
4.6  / 55885 reviews

Discover St. Peter's Basilica on a guided tour with a professional art historian. Climb to the top of St. Peter's Dome and admire the remarkable views of Rome.

About this activity

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Duration 1.5 - 2 hours
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Live tour guide
Italian, German, Spanish, English, French, Portuguese
Private or small groups available

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Andrew – Australia

Valentin was a cracker, informative, involved and relaxed

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Andrew – Australia
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Ariel – United States

Overall wonderful guide and experience! I’d recommend this tour!

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Ariel – United States

Experience

Itinerary

  • Timeline stop icon

    2 starting location options:

    St. Peter's Gallery, Largo del Colonnato, 5

  • Timeline stop icon

    Saint Peter's Square

    Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing (20 minutes)

  • Timeline stop icon

    St. Peter's Basilica

    Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk (1 hour)

  • Timeline stop icon

    St Peter's Basilica Dome

    Photo stop, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk (40 minutes)

  • Finish at:

    St. Peter's Basilica

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Explore St. Peter's Basilica with an art historian guide
  • Climb the stairs to the top of St. Peter's Dome
  • Admire the mosaics of the Dome up close
  • Enjoy stunning views of St. Peter's Square and Rome from a height of 136 meters
  • View the Basilica's array of impressive marble, ceilings, and mosaics

Full description

Join a private or shared guided tour of St. Peter's Basilica and experience this iconic attraction. Marvel at the magnificent interior of the Basilica and learn why the church took 150 years to rebuild. Discover the colorful marbles, golden ceilings, and the impressive Michelangelo's Pietà while your guide shares stories about the history of this Renaissance-style church. Take the elevator with your guide up to half the height towards the top of the Dome. Then take the steps and continue your climb to the the viewing deck at the very top. First contemplate the interior mosaics of the dome close up, then marvel at the striking views of St. Peter's Square and the Vatican Gardens from above. Admire Rome from a height of 136 meters, and spot the Colosseum, the Pantheon, Castel Sant'Angelo, and other historic sites.

Includes

  • Guided tour of St. Peter's Basilica and Dome
  • Professional art historian guide
  • Entry fees to the dome by elevator
  • Sterilized headsets
  • Vatican Museums
  • Sistine Chapel
  • Skip-the-line service

Not suitable for

  • People with back problems
  • People with claustrophobia
  • Wheelchair users
  • People with vertigo

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Participants

Date

Meeting point

Meeting point may vary depending on the option booked.

Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Long-sleeved shirt

Not allowed

  • Shorts
  • Weapons or sharp objects
  • Luggage or large bags
  • Short skirts
  • Sleeveless shirts

Know before you go

  • The Dome's terrace might not be accessible during bad weather. In such cases, 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
  • St. Peter Basilica can be subject to partial unforeseen closures due to Vatican Administration
  • Modest clothing is required to enter the Basilica (knees and shoulders should be covered)
  • Please take into consideration that the lines to clear security checks at the entrance are not skippable and may take 15 to 120 minutes (during holidays). There may also be lines for the elevator
  • For environmental reasons, it is preferable that you bring your own headphones and do not print your voucher. The activity provider will provide headphones if you forget yours

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.6 /5

based on 5885 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.8/5
  • Transportation
    2.5/5
  • Value for money
    4.2/5

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Andrew – Australia2 October 2024  – Verified booking
Valentin was a cracker, informative, involved and relaxed
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Ariel – United States15 October 2024  – Verified booking
Overall wonderful guide and experience! I’d recommend this tour!
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Angelia Wu – Singapore16 November 2024  – Verified booking
Our guide was Sara and she was very nice to the whole group, very patient and told us a lot on the Vatican although I’m sure there’s time constraints cos we still have to go up the dome
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Product ID: 400325

Activity provider:Touriks

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