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rebecca_k, Sep 2026
Vatican City
Great tour. We were late for the tour and we just joined the next one. They were laid back and accommodating. The tour guide was knowledgeable and provided great service
Eric_H, Sep 2026
St Peter’s Basilica - Must Do!
Terrific, informative small group tour of St Peter’s Basilica, including the rooftop and catacombs. Daniel was excellent - very knowledgeable, funny, engaging.
James_C, Sep 2026
Our tour guide, Silvia,...
Our tour guide, Silvia, was wonderful. She was quite knowledgeable of St. Peter’s Basilica and she made tour very interesting. We would highly recommend this tour as well as our guide!
Allen_B, Sep 2026
Great information from the guide (Silvia) both the history and the religious significance.
That you still need to queue for entry into the Basilica (but the queue could be short, as was ours).
Mackenzie_B, Sep 2026
Great tour
This tour was great! You get to see a lot of behind the scenes areas. Sabrina was a very knowledgeable tour guide!
Jennifer_V, Aug 2026
It was a long tour and I...
It was a long tour and I was glad I brought some water as it gets hot. The Swiss guards were strict with the dress code when we entered the Scavi part of the tour. Our guide Sabrina was detailed and well versed in her explanations and thoroughly explained the artists and history of the many displays. She covered everything from the floor to the ceiling. We would recommend this tour.
Jeff_C, Sep 2026
Tour of Basilica
Very detailed history and overview of the basilica. Good guide. Good company. Experience of climbing the duomo, is worth it!!
Amy_E, Aug 2026
Beautiful Basilica
Great visit, amazing experience and what a beautiful space, both at the top of the dome and in the Basilica. Tour operators instructions great and the there at the meeting spot to help. But note to future travellers Speak to the person at the queue for the lifts and tell them you have tickets, instructions at the Basilica really unclear!
Dawn_B, Sep 2026
Very good experience. Our...
Very good experience. Our guide Mario was very knowledgeble and provided an interesting tour. We would recommend this experience.
Raymond_F, Sep 2026
A great tour of St Peters Basilica
Valentino did a great job of telling us about Vatican City and St. Peter's Basilica. Good pace and took time to answer questions along the way.
Katrine_B, Sep 2026
Valentin was a fun and insightful tour guide
Valentin was an exceptional tour guide! He made learning about the history and fascinating details of St. Peter’s Basilica both engaging and enjoyable. His insider knowledge and thoughtful explanations of the architecture, sculptures, and paintings were insightful and spot-on. Most impressive was his ability to make the history feel relatable and bring the stories behind the masterpieces to life. His passion and his personal experience working in the Basillica for years prior memorable.
Mona_S, Aug 2026
Very cool experience
Based on photos online, there’s so much of the necropolis to see. I’m wondering if the tour is specific to the tour guide, or it’s the same for everyone. I enjoyed the story our guide was building throughout each site. But I wish we got to see more.
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You must pass through a security check to access the dome—banned items include pocketknives, corkscrews, and umbrellas.
The dress code in the basilica and dome requires that shoulders and knees are covered.
The dome is partially accessible to wheelchair users. There is an elevator to the roof level (or you can climb the 320 steps), but only a spiral staircase provides access to the cupola at the highest point of the dome (another 200 steps).
Views are dizzying from the top of St. Peter’s Dome, so visiting the top is not recommended for anyone afraid of heights.
Kids especially enjoy the invigorating climb and views, so consider joining a small-group tour tailored to families if traveling with children.
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