Vatican: St. Peter’s Basilica, Dome & Tombs Reserved Entry & Tour

3.9 (27 reviews) Rome, Italy
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Duration2h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, English, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 30 travelers

Overview

Visit sites like St. Peter’s Square and Basilica with reserved entry.
Meet your guide in Piazza della Città Leonina and dive into the ancient history of the Vatican City. Admire the statuesque columns and majestic pilasters in St. Peter’s Square. Walk through the walk close to the 1st balcony which is decorated with amazing frescoes.
Enter the Basilica and reach the summit of the Dome after 320 steps, where you are rewarded for the climb with views of the city center. Have some free time to enjoy views of monuments like the Roman Colosseum and Pantheon.
Be captivated by the Basilica's interiors which are filled with masterpieces from masters like Bernini and Michelangelo. See pieces from the Renaissance and Baroque periods.
Follow your guide towards the Vatican’s historic Grottoes to get a closer look of the rooms, chapels, and the papal tombs, where many Popes, royals, and other dignitaries are laid to rest.

Options

(ENGLISH) Guided Tour

Basilica, Dome & Tombs Tour: English Guided Tour

(SPANISH) Guided Tour

Basilica, Dome & Tombs Tour: Spanish Guided Tour

(GERMAN) Guided Tour

Basilica, Dome & Tombs Tour: German Guided Tour

What's included

  • Live Guide
  • Small groups of 15 person
  • Visit to the Papal Tombs
  • Guided Tour to the St. Peter’s Dome
  • St. Peter’s Basilica Reserved Access (NO skip-the-line)
  • Food and beverage
  • Hotel Pick up and Drop off
  • Gratuities
  • Skip-the-line access to Basilica and Dome

What to expect

  1. St. Peter's Square
    30m
    Enjoy an early morning tour with our local guide starting from the statuesque St. Peter's Square all the way through the famous Basilica.
  2. St. Peter's Basilica
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Set foot on the summit of the majestic St. Peter's Dome and get a 360 degree view of the city centre and its main archeological attactions such as the Colosseum and the Pantheon.
  3. St. Peter's Basilica
    30m · Admission ticket included
    Head back to the Basilica with an easy access, marvel around the sacred church and witness the acclaimed masterpieces of Michelangelo and Bernini, as well as some of mosaics, paintings and structures of the Renaissance and Baroque era.

    To end the journey, get ready to walk through the emblematic Papal tombs, a resting place of the majority of the deceased Popes at your own leisure.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

• Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the activity starts
• Our staff will be meeting you holding a “Loving Rome” flag and will be stationed at the “black tables” of Caffè Leonina (front row), situated beyond the white tables of the kiosk.

End point

The local guide will end the tour inside the St. Peter's Basilica.

Additional information

  • 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
  • - Provide each participant’s full name as on their passport when booking; tickets are nominative and valid only for the assigned participant.
  • - Present a valid ID or passport for verification during the visit.
  • - Entrance to St. Peter’s Basilica is free. This ticket grants access through a designated entry point but does not include skip-the-line privileges.
  • - All guests are required to undergo airport-style security. During high season the wait may be up to 2 hours.
  • - Late arrivals will neither be accommodated nor refunded.
  • - The elevator of the Dome only takes you to the first balcony, to climb up to the main Dome you will have to use the stairs (320 steps) which require 20 extra minutes
  • - The St. Peter's Basilica Dome might not be accessible during bad weather conditions
  • - The Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and Vatican Necropoli are not part of this tour
  • - Wear clothing that covers at least the shoulders and knees, if your clothing does not comply with the rules, you may be denied entry
  • - Some parts might not be accessible & are subject to unexpected closures until further notice due site’s restrictions
  • - What to bring: Passport or ID card (mandatory), Comfortable shoes, Weather-appropriate clothing
  • - Not allowed: Shorts, Baby strollers, Luggage or large bags, Short skirts, Sleeveless shirts, Backpacks, Umbrellas, Tripod, Animals, Potentially dangerous objects
  • Not suitable for wheelchair users and people with serious medical condition (vertigo and heart problems)

Cancellation policy

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

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