Private Tour of St Peter's Basilica with Dome Climb and Grottoes

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Rome, Italy

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1 hour 30 minutes (Approx.)
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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 with a private art historian.

What's Included

  • Thorough guided tour of St. Peter's Basilica
  • Sterilized headsets to hear clearly your guide
  • Guided tour of St. Peter Dome
  • Gratuities (Optional)
  • The Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel are not part of this tour
  • This tour does not skip the line (both the security check one and the dome elevator one)
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Largo del Colonnato, 5, 00193 Roma RM, Italy

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End point

Saint Peter's Square, Piazza San Pietro, 00120 Città del Vaticano, Vatican City

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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.
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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".
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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.
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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.
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25 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • An appropriate dress-code is required in order to enter the churches: knees and shoulders should be covered
  • The meeting point is outside the Basilica before entering St. Peter's square and the security checks
  • Please note that this is not a skip-the-line tour

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the activity for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-55341P37

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