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St. Peter’s Basilica Tour With Dome Climb

Discover St. Peter’s square, dome, grottoes, and more

Duration
2.5 hours
Meeting point
Fontana delle Tiare, Largo del Colonnato, 00193 Rome RM, Vatican City

Highlights

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Climb to the top of St. Peter’s Dome for a breathtaking bird’s-eye view of Rome.
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Admire St. Peter’s Square as you learn about its colonnade, ancient obelisk, and fountains.
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Explore the beauty of St. Peter’s Basilica, a masterpiece of architecture and artistry.
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See Gian Lorenzo Bernini’s world-renowned Baldachin and Michelangelo’s Pietà.
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Venture into the depths of the Vatican Grottoes.
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Plan your trip

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Dress code
Sleeveless shirts, hats (for men), shirts that are low-cut or expose the stomach, tight clothes, and shorts, skirts, or dresses cut above the knee aren’t allowed in St. Peter’s Basilica. Wear close-toed flat shoes rather than high heels, flip-flops, or open sandals.
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Tour ending point
This tour ends at the Vatican Grottoes beneath St. Peter’s Basilica.
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Refund policy
We offer a 100% refund up to 24 hours before the start time.

Itinerary

St. Peter’s Square
St. Peter’s Square
The heart of Vatican City, with its magnificent colonnade, obelisk and fountains.
St. Peter’s Dome
St. Peter’s Dome
A climb to an aerial view of Rome and even a glimpse of the basilica interior from above
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St. Peter’s Basilica
A masterpiece of Renaissance architecture at the center of Vatican City and an icon of the Catholic Church
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Bernini’s Baldachin
The world-famous structure from Gian Lorenzo Bernini that marks the exact point where St. Peter is buried
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Michelangelo’s Pietà
Considered Michelangelo’s masterpiece, one of the most celebrated sculptures in all of Italy
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Vatican Grottoes
An underground crypt containing the tombs of many important popes, including John Paul II

Meeting point

Meet your guide at the Fontana delle Tiare in Largo del Colonnato. Your guide will be holding an orange sign that says ExperienceFirst. For easier navigation you can paste the following into Google Maps: WF35+84 Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy.
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Fontana delle Tiare, Largo del Colonnato, 00193 Rome RM, Vatican City

St. Peter's Dome FAQs

This tour covers 1 mile at a leisurely pace and includes about 500 steps. If mobility is an issue, please arrange for a private tour.

The very top of the dome of St. Peter’s Basilica isn’t accessible for wheelchairs or strollers, but there is an elevator to the first floor of the dome. If you need special accommodation, please reach out to us before booking this tour.

This tour doesn’t include skipping the line. Your guide will purchase tickets for you after you arrive. Please be aware that there can be increased wait times during peak seasons. However, rest assured that your guide will keep you entertained and provide insightful information while you wait in line together.

We understand plans change. We offer a 100% refund or the option to reschedule up to 24 hours prior to your tour start time. Within 24 hours of your tour, we would have incurred hard costs and therefore cannot allow rescheduling or cancellation without costs.

Plan to show up 15 minutes early. The tour starts promptly, and you may not be able to catch up if you arrive late.

Our tours run rain or shine. If there’s extreme weather and we have to cancel, you’ll get a full refund.

Tips aren’t included but are always appreciated by our guides. If you think your guide did an outstanding job, a tip is a great way to show that.

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