St. Peter Basilica and Optional Dome Group Tour
Overview
With a dedicated guide in a small group tour you will head to St. Peter's Square designed by the architect Gianlorenzo Bernini for the Pope Alexander VII. You will learn from your guide about Bernini that in the late 1600s for the Pope Alexander the VII projected St. Peter's' square & the Colonnade.
You'll go through security and access to the Basilica of St. Peters' once inside your eyes will be immediately captured by the Pieta of Michelangelo sculpted by the Master in a very young age. The Basilica was built in 120 years commissioned to the best Renaissance and Baroque artists such as Bramante, Sangallo, Michelangelo, Maderno and Bernini.
You will then move underneath the dome where stands the main altar beneath "Baldachin" with twisted bronze Columns of more than 90 feet high. You'll admire the amazing mosaics and the works of art.
You will then climb on top of the dome designed by Michelangelo from where you will be able to see one of the most beautiful views of the city of Rome.
What's Included
- Headset (for groups of six people minimum)
- Live tour guide
- Skip-the-line entry
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
Via Vespasiano
28, 00192 Roma RM, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Piazza San Pietro
00120 Città del Vaticano, Vatican City
The tour ends in St. Peter's square
What To Expect
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St. Peter's Square
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
St. Peter's Basilica
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
La Pieta
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Baldacchino di San Pietro, Di Bernini
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
St. Peter's Basilica
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- All guests must present a valid photo ID at the security checkpoint.
- Latecomers will not be allowed in and no refunds will be issued.
- Dress code: shoulders and knees must be covered at all times while inside Vatican premises.
- Access to St. Peter’s Basilica may be limited or suspended without prior notice due to religious ceremonies.
- All visitors must pass through airport-style security checks. During peak season, wait times for security checks and elevators may be longer.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
- Operated by a business
Frequently Asked Questions
(6)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the St. Peter Basilica and Optional Dome Group Tour?
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Activity code: C-41348P107
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Destinations customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Headset (for groups of six people minimum).
- Live tour guide.
- Skip-the-line entry.
- Food and drinks.
- Gratuities.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the St. Peter Basilica and Optional Dome Group Tour is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for St. Peter Basilica and Optional Dome Group Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Destinations. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Headset (for groups of six people minimum)
- Live tour guide
- Skip-the-line entry
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- All guests must present a valid photo ID at the security checkpoint.
- Latecomers will not be allowed in and no refunds will be issued.
- Dress code: shoulders and knees must be covered at all times while inside Vatican premises.
- Access to St. Peter’s Basilica may be limited or suspended without prior notice due to religious ceremonies.
- All visitors must pass through airport-style security checks. During peak season, wait times for security checks and elevators may be longer.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
- Operated by a business
