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St. Peter's Basilica Guided Tour- Dome Climb Included

Rome, Italy
  • 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
  • Offered in: English

Overview

St. Peter's rewards knowing what you're looking at, and its scale can overwhelm a first visit. A guide makes sense of it, covering the basilica's history and art before you head inside, then up the stairs to the dome. From the top, you look out over St. Peter's Square and across Rome, a view that makes the climb worth the effort.
  • Take in views of Rome that can’t be seen anywhere else
  • Express tour slots easily into busy vacation plans
  • Easy-to-find meeting point that’s near public transport
  • Enjoy a personalized experience with a tour guide

What's Included

  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Professional Guide for Introduction and Escort into sites
  • St. Peter's Dome tickets (elevator included)
  • Skip the line
  • Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel visit

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • V. di Porta Angelica, 69, 00193 Roma RM, Italy

    From Ottaviano Metro, walk along Via Ottaviano to Piazza del Risorgimento, then continue on Via di Porta Angelica. Meet in front of Galleria Mariana, Via di Porta Angelica 69, just before the archway. Look for staff in purple "Crown Tours" shirts.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Ticket Redemption Point

V. di Porta Angelica, 69, 00193 Roma RM, Italy

Itinerary

1

Vatican City

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

St. Peter's Square (Pass By)

2

St. Peter's Basilica

1 hour Admission Ticket Free

3

St. Peter's Basilica

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • Knees and shoulder must be covered to get inside Vatican places
  • Comfortable shoes and clothes recommended
  • Vatican Museum entrance it's not inclued in this product
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews

4.6
based on 9 reviews
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