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Guided tour: St. Peter's Basilica with Dome

5.03 reviewsSt. Peter's Basilica

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  • 3 hours
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • 2 languages
  • Instant confirmation

Highlights

Visit the majesty of St. Peter's Basilica, the tombs of the popes and the dome with a guided tour. Admire Renaissance art and architecture, visit the tombs of the popes and enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of Rome. An unforgettable spiritual and cultural journey. Artistic masterpieces: Admire Michelangelo's Pietà and Bernini's canopy inside the basilica. Tombs of the Popes: we deepen our knowledge of the Church of Rome through the stories of the popes buried here. View from the dome: Enjoy breathtaking views of Rome and the Vatican from the top of St. Peter's Dome.

Inclusions

What's included

  • Dome ticket with lift
  • Headphones
  • Professional tour guide

Itinerary

  1. The tour includes St. Peter's Basilica, the tombs of the popes and the climb to the dome. It begins with a brief introduction to the history of the Basilica. You will enter the basilica through the imposing central portal, admiring the magnificence of Renaissance and Baroque architecture. Inside the basilica, your guide will take you through artistic masterpieces, such as Michelangelo's Pietà, Bernini's imposing canopy and the beautiful decorations that adorn the chapels and altars. The tour continues with a visit to the tombs of the popes, located under the basilica. Finally, you will climb the dome of St. Peter, designed by Michelangelo. The climb, which can be done partly by lift and partly on foot, will take you to the top of the dome, from where you can enjoy spectacular panoramic views of Rome and the Vatican.

    1 h

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

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Know before you go

Meeting point
The meeting point is in front of the Galleria San Pietro located in Largo del Colonnato, 5. Guests are kindly requested to arrive 15 minutes before the start time.
Pickup
Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
Tickets
Tickets are redeemed at a different location from the meeting point.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group size
Up to 25 travellers
Operated by
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  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

How it compares in Rome

  • Its from-price is 71% below the median of the 8352 experiences we list in Rome.
  • Its length is typical for the group.
  • By number of reviews it ranks 3688 of 8352.
  • The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Rome

Rome layers nearly three thousand years of history into one walkable city, from the Colosseum and Forum to Baroque piazzas and Vatican art.

Ancient Rome is still in plain sight. The Colosseum, the Roman Forum and the Palatine Hill sit together at the city's heart, the Pantheon still stands with its open oculus, and fragments of temples and aqueducts turn up between apartment blocks. Across the Tiber, Vatican City holds St Peter's Basilica, the Vatican Museums and Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel ceiling.

Top-ranked sights in Rome: Colosseum, Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel.

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