St. Peter’s Guided Tour with Optional Dome Climb in Roma
- 1–2 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Begin your tour in Vatican City’s iconic St. Peter’s Square, where your expert guide will explain Bernini’s optical illusions and the ancient Egyptian obelisk. Enter St. Peter’s Basilica to admire Michelangelo’s La Pietà, the grand Papal Altar under Bernini’s Baldachin, and the richly adorned chapels and golden ceilings. Descend to the sacred Papal Grottoes, the resting place of popes and royals, located directly beneath the main altar. If you choose the Dome Climb option, continue your visit with access to the top of Michelangelo’s majestic dome. After a short elevator ride and stair climb, enjoy breathtaking views of Vatican City, the Gardens, and Rome. Select the St. Peter’s Basilica Express Tour (approx. 1 hour) for a quick yet enriching visit, or the Basilica, Grottoes & Dome Climb Tour (approx. 2 hours) for a full, immersive experience.
Inclusions
What's included
- Access to St. Peter's Basilica
- Expert guide
- Access to St. Peter's Dome (if selected the option)
- Dedicated Entrance
What's not
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drink
Itinerary
Begin your journey in St. Peter’s Square, where Bernini’s architectural genius and a 2,500-year-old Egyptian obelisk welcome you. Inside the Basilica, admire Michelangelo’s La Pietà, the majestic Papal Altar, and the rich golden ceilings. Your expert guide will lead you through the highlights of the world’s most important Christian church. Then, descend into the Papal Grottoes, the sacred resting place of popes and royalty for centuries. If you choose the Dome option, climb to the top for a breathtaking 360° view over Vatican City and Rome, and marvel at the mosaics up close. Choose your experience: Basilica Express Tour (approx. 1 hour) Basilica, Grottoes & Dome Climb Tour (approx. 2 hours)
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 next to the green kiosk in Piazza della Città Leonina. The guide will be holding a blue flag featuring the company logo.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 15 travellers
- Operated by
- Doooing Experience
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
How it compares in Rome
- Its from-price is 65% below the median of the 8352 experiences we list in Rome.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 3980 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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