St Peter’s Basilica, Popes Tombs and Dome Climb

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  • 2 hrs
  • 10
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  • Flexible Travel We will provide a full refund if you cancel or amend your booking at least 24 hours before the date of your tour. You can also modify the time and date of your tour up to 24 hours before without incurring any charge.
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Climb St. Peter's Dome for Stunning Views of Rome & Descend into its Crypts to Discover the Tombs of Popes

Inclusions

  • Fun, expert guide
  • Exclusive access to St Peter’s Dome and the Papal Tombs

Tour Description

St Peter’s Basilica serves as the beating heart of the Catholic faith. Witness Bernini’s towering Baldachino, Michelangelo’s infamous Pieta, and so much more. There’s no doubt that this experience is the very best way to see the Basilica and the secrets it contains.

After a quick security check, we’ll make our way into the church where you’ll have the exclusive opportunity to climb the massive, 500-year-old dome. Discover how Michelangelo constructed this masterpiece of renaissance architecture more than half a millennium ago. We’ll take an elevator straight to the top where you can marvel at the 360-degree view of Rome from the tallest point in the city.

The experience finishes by venturing underground into the sacred grotto. Here you will discover the tombs of the most famous Popes in history.

The total cost of our tour includes special access tickets to the dome and tombs.

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Highlights

  • Enjoy the most stunning view over Rome from the highest point of the Vatican
  • Descend beneath St Peter’s Basilica to discover the resting places of the popes
  • Admire artworks by the likes of Michelangelo and Bernini within the basilica

Piazza San Pietro

Expect a warm welcome as we meet next to the Egyptian Obelisk in the middle of Saint Peters Square.

St Peters Basilica

The first stop on your experience is the basilica itself, where you will discover its rich and incredible story that led to its prevalence in the Christian community.

Michelangelo’s Dome

Using special access tickets we will take an elevator and some steps to journey right to the top of St Peters. Admire the best view of the city from the top!

Papal Tombs

Venture underground and explore the tombs of the popes, including the burial place of Saint Peter himself.

St Peter’s Basilica

The experience finishes inside the basilica. You can spend as much time as you like inside after.

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Know Before You Go

  • Please be in the area 15 minutes before the scheduled starting time.
  • Please remember to bring ID for anyone under the age of 18.
  • St. Peter’s Basilica & the Sistine Chapel are active religious sites. Please dress appropriately, ensuring knees and shoulders are covered.
  • Contact us with any questions!

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