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St Peter's Basilica and Cupola Guided Tour

4.665 reviewsSt. Peter's Basilica

  • 2–3 hours
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • 5 languages
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Highlights

Visit the attractions of the Vatican early in the morning for a quiet and intimate experience, before the crowds are granted entry. Get breathtaking views of Rome and splendid sights of the hills all around from your unique vantage point at the crest of the St. Peter’s Basilica, the highest point in Rome. You will be accompanied by an expert local guide who will describe the various interesting aspects of the Papal Tombs and Michelangelo’s dome. Explore the St. Peter’s Basilica’s charming interiors and the Papal Sarcophagi after your visit to the top of the dome. This is one of the only tours that will take you to the top of the dome and to visit the Papal tombs.

Inclusions

What's included

  • Visit the tombs of the popes
  • Dome climb
  • Audio headset
  • Licensed tour guide
  • Admission to the St. Peter’s Basilica

What's not

  • Pick-up and drop-off services
  • Food and drinks
  • Visit to the Necropolis / St. Peter’s Tomb / Scavi
  • Gratuities

Itinerary

  1. St. Peter's Basilica is one of the most important places in the entire world. It's a heart of the Catholic Church and the residence of the Pope. Be led inside with a professional licensed guide. Go back in time with the fascinating stories of the history of Vatican, full of intrigues and remarkable events. Admire the incredible beauty of the cathedral, designed by world famous Michelangelo, Gian Lorenzo Bernini and Carlo Maderno. Feel delight exploring many masterpieces, tombs of popes and many relics. This church hosts famous Pieta by Michelangelo.

    2 h

  2. Climb on the top of the Cupola-one of the biggest in the world. Admire the fascinating 360 degrees panorama, from where you can see the whole Rome, which is spread before your eyes, and take the most famous and recognisable photos of Vatican.

    1 hAdmission included

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
Please come to the meeting point at least 15 minutes before the tour starts
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 20 travellers
Operated by
Italy Pass tours
  • 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 67% below the median of the 8352 experiences we list in Rome.
  • Its length is typical for the group.
  • By number of reviews it ranks 930 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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