Rome: Guided Tour of St Peter’s Basilica with Dome Access

Experience the magnificent St Peter’s Basilica on a tour led by a professional and friendly guide.

Start your journey near the heart of Vatican City at Borgo Santo Spirito 17 (Al San Michele), where you’ll meet your friendly guide who will escort you to the Basilica.

Take in 2000 years of history with delicate mosaics, elaborate architecture, papal tombs and intricate sculptures before ascending up to see Michelangelo’s cupola – the crowning dome. Keep an eye out for the chance to take a scenic snap from the very top of the eternal city.

Finish off your tour inside the Basilica, where you can chat with your guide or continue exploring the iconic site.

Start your journey near St Peter’s Square by meeting your tour guide at Borgo Santo Spirito 17 (Al San Michele)

Head towards the Square, where you’ll catch a glimpse of the Bernini Fountain, which influenced the design of fountains across Europe

Look up at the Vatican Obelisk, the centre of the Square and an ancient Egyptian monument made of red granite

Journey into St Peter’s Basilica, one of the holiest sites in Christianity, with your guide sharing its history and hidden secrets

Take the elevator up to the dome carefully designed by Michelangelo, where you can climb 300 steps to the top and enjoy the scenic view of the surrounding city

Finish your tour inside the Basilica, with an option to continue enjoying the Basilica at your own pace

• Wheelchair accessible
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Entry to the Vatican adheres to a strict dress code: shoulders and knees must be covered, low-cut or sleeveless tops and shorts are not permitted for both men and women. Visitors that do not adhere to the dress code could be denied entry to the Vatican
• Entry to the Vatican requires passing through a security check. During high season, queues for security can take up to 150 minutes
• Meet your guide at Borgo Santo Spirito 17 (Al San Michele), where you can enjoy a complimentary breakfast
• The visit inside St Peter’s Basilica and the cupola will be led by a tour guide
• The papal tombs can be explored independently via a digital tour
• After the elevator ride towards the Cupola, there will be a 300-step climb to reach the very top

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• Complimentary breakfast
• Headsets
• Live tour of St Peter’s Basilica and the cupola
• Entry to the cupola by elevator
• Professional guide
• Complimentary audio guide of the Basilica and Papal Tombs

• Access to the Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel
• Skip-the-line access

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Meet your tour guide at Borgo Santo Spirito 17 (Al San Michele).
Please arrive 10 minutes before your booked slot.
Complimentary breakfast can be enjoyed at Al San Michele, before your guide escorts you over to St Peters Basilica.
Please note this is not a skip-the-line service and queues should be expected.

Please be advised..

• This Tour is Provided by Vox City International.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Rome.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
• This Tour is Rated 4 Stars based on 1650 valid reviews on VIATOR.
• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.