St Peter's Basilica and Papal Tombs tour, optional Dome
- 2h 30m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 5 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Discover St. Peter’s Basilica with priority access & an expert guide, visit the Papal tombs including the Tomb of St. Peters & enjoy an Optional Dome Climb if option selected. Inside, admire masterpieces like Michelangelo’s Pietà scuplted when he was only 24 years old, learn from your guide about Bernini’s towering bronze canopy and the baroque majesty "Catedra of St. Peter" while your expert guide brings centuries of history to life. Descend into the Papal Crypts to visit the tomb of Saint Peter and tombs of generations of Popes. For those who wish, the experience continues with an optional climb to the Dome. Take the elevator partway, then ascend 320 steps to reach the summit and enjoy an unforgettable 360° panoramic view of the Vatican city and of Rome. This tour sells fast do not miss it and enjoy without line the Basilica of St. Peter's tour!
Inclusions
What's included
- Headsets for a group of 5 people or more
- Live Tour Guide
- Tickets for elevator to St. Peter's Dome (if option selected)
What's not
- Food and drinks
Itinerary
St. Peter's Basilica is a church built in the Renaissance style located in Vatican City. This is the largest Church in the world and the most important for Christianity. Designed principally by Donato Bramante, Michelangelo, Carlo Maderno and Gian Lorenzo Bernini, it is absolutely worth-seeing, both as a pilgrimage destination and as a cultural visit.
Enjoy a visit to the Papal Grottoes, the vast crypt under St. Peter's Basilica. Built 3 meters below the level of the Basilica, they are located just under the great altar in the middle of the central nave.
Enjoy the magnificent view of St. Peter's Square, large plaza located directly in front of St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican City. The open space in front of the basilica was redesigned by Gian Lorenzo Bernini from 1656 to 1667, under the order of Pope Alexander VII.
St. Peter's Dome.
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
- Meet your guide at our office in Via Vespasiano 26/28
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 30 travellers
- Operated by
- Journey Tours
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- 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 73% below the median of the 8352 experiences we list in Rome.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 2530 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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