St. Peter Basilica and Optional Dome Group Tour

With a dedicated guide in a small group tour you will head to St. Peter's Square designed by the architect Gianlorenzo Bernini for the Pope Alexander VII. You will learn from your guide about Bernini that in the late 1600s for the Pope Alexander the VII projected St. Peter's' square & the Colonnade. You'll go through security and access to the Basilica of St. Peters' once inside your eyes will be immediately captured by the Pieta of Michelangelo sculpted by the Master in a very young age. The Basilica was built in 120 years commissioned to the best Renaissance and Baroque artists such as Bramante, Sangallo, Michelangelo, Maderno and Bernini. You will then move underneath the dome where stands the main altar beneath "Baldachin" with twisted bronze Columns of more than 90 feet high. You'll admire the amazing mosaics and the works of art. You will then climb on top of the dome designed by Michelangelo from where you will be able to see one of the most beautiful views of the city of Rome.

Punto d’incontro

The meeting place is at our office located in Via Vespasiano 28. By Metro Line A, get off at Ottaviano. Ottaviano metro stop is only a 10-minute walk to our office.

Prelievo

Tutti si ritrovano al punto di partenza; non c’è prelievo.

Biglietti

I biglietti si ritirano in un luogo diverso dal punto d’incontro.

Tipo di biglietto

Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Dimensione del gruppo

Fino a 30 viaggiatori

Gestito da

Italy Wonders SRLS

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• All guests must present a valid photo ID at the security checkpoint.
• Latecomers will not be allowed in and no refunds will be issued.
• Dress code: shoulders and knees must be covered at all times while inside Vatican premises.