🏨 Tour of St Peter's Basilica with Dome Climb and Grottoes in a Small Group Activity

Tour of St Peter's Basilica with Dome Climb and Grottoes in a Small Group

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Pricing Info: Per Person

Duration: 1 hours

Departs: Rome, Rome

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

Combine e thorough guided tour of St. Peter's Basilica with a climb to the top of the dome for the best panoramic view of Rome.

Discover marvels of art and architecture created by world-famous masters of the Renaissance. Join either a semi-private group of a maximum of 8 participants or a small group of a maximum of 16 participants.

What's Included

Entry fees to the top of the Dome

Full on-site assistance

Guided tour of St. Peter Dome

Professional art-historian guide

Sterilized headsets to hear clearly your guide

Thorough guided tour of St. Peter's Basilica

What's Not Included

The Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel are not part of this tour

Traveler Information

INFANT: Age: 0 - 3
CHILD: Age: 4 - 16
ADULT: Age: 17 - 99

Additional Info

COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travellers with vertigo
Please be aware that the lines to clear security checks at the entrance of the square might take 15-90 minutes
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers
Regular temperature checks for staff
Temperature checks for travellers upon arrival
The meeting point is outside the Basilica before entering St. Peter's square and the security checks
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Wear comfortable walking shoes: a moderate amount of walking is involved

An appropriate dress-code is required in order to enter the churches: knees and shoulders should be covered
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Not recommended for travellers with claustrophobia
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
Please note that you will be required to pass through metal detectors at the entrance of the square
Public transportation options are available nearby
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
The dome's terrace might not be accessible during bad weather conditions. In that case, you can either ask for a partial refund and visit the Basilica and the grottoes or decide to cancel the tour for a full refund
The Vatican Necropoli is not part of this tour
We might not be able to accommodate, refund or reschedule late arrivals

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

What To Expect

St. Peter's Square

Start your tour in St. Peters Square and perceive the all-embracing character of its majestic architecture. Understand the game of visual effects as were thought by its designer, Bernini, and find the two "special" spots in the square.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

St. Peter's Basilica

Then head towards the Basilica to be amazed by its magnificence. See why it took 150 years to rebuild and marvel at the golden ceilings and the impressive mosaics all around you.

Let your art-historian guide lead you through renowned masterpieces of Renaissance and Neoclassic art. Be impressed by the harmonious 30-meters-high canopy and appreciate the expressive power and delicate beauty of Michelangelo's "Pietà".

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Vatican Grottoes

Descend into the underground grottoes and visit St. Peter's tomb. Touch the ancient walls of the original 4th-century basilica and admire the beautiful frescoes.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Cupola di San Pietro

Then climb your way up to the top of the Dome. Enjoy a bird's-eye view over the marble floors and take an exclusive and close-up look at the mosaics of the dome.

Go even higher to find yourself at the top balcony and be amazed by the spectacular panorama over Rome and beyond. Spot the Colosseum, the Pantheon, Castel Sant'Angelo, and other iconic monuments from the height of 136 meters. Enjoy a breathtaking view of St. Peters Square and the Vatican gardens.

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

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