St. Peter’s Basilica and Dome Tour + eBook

Rome, Italy

2 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Located within Vatican City, St. Peter’s Basilica is among the largest and grandest Catholic churches in the world. On this guided walking tour, wander the basilica’s opulent halls, taking in Michelangelo’s Renaissance art, before exploring the papal tombs in the crypt below and ascending to the top of the intricately decorated mosaic dome roof.

St. Peter’s Basilica guided walking tour
See where former popes were buried, including St. Peter himself
Great for art lovers: See masterpieces from Michelangelo and Bernini
Learn about the church’s role within the Catholic faith

What's Included

Professional guide
Access to St. Peter's Basilica
Online Consultant who will send you boarding information
Online support at the time of boarding the tour
Guide Ebook

Skip the line access
Hotel pick up and drop off
Entrance to the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Piazza Papa Pio XII, 12, 00193 Roma RM, Italy
Meet our guide in front of the religious souvenir shop in front of St. Peter's Basilica. He is in uniform and you must say your name.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

St. Peter's Basilica

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate
Shared Tour
Please be at the meeting point 10 minutes before the tour starts to complete registration.

An appropriate dress code is required to enter the Basilica: knees and shoulders must be covered.
Wear comfortable shoes for walking: moderate walking is required.
This tour is subject to weather conditions and/or events on the liturgical calendar.
Important notice for last minute bookings (same day or overnight): in case of lack of seats the customer will be placed the day following the booked date
If the selected time is unavailable for logistical reasons or ticket office overbooking (for which we are not responsible), the activity will be rescheduled for another time on the same day. To avoid possible overlaps, we recommend not booking consecutive tours. The customer will be notified in advance. Therefore, by booking, the customer acknowledges the above.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers