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Private St. Peter’s Basilica Tour Dome Climb and Papal Tombs

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Rome, Italy
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5+ bookings last month.
  • 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

    What's Included

    • Private group tour
    • Top-rated English Speaking Tour Guide
    • Reserved Entry to St. Peter's Basilica
    • Climb Michelangelo's Dome
    • Priority Access to the Dome Elevator
    • Visit to the Papal Crypts
    • Bernini's Baldachin
    • Michelangelo's Pietá
    • Panoramic view over Rome
    • St. Peter's Square

      Meeting and Pickup

      Meeting point

      • Piazza della Città Leonina, 00193 Roma RM, Italy

        Piazza della Città Leonina – at the green kiosk that sells drinks and snacks. This is just outside St. Peter’s Square, near the archway leading into Via di Porta Angelica. Your guide will be holding a LivTours sign.

      End point

      This activity ends back at the meeting point.

      Itinerary

      Piazza della Città Leonina (Pass By)

      1

      St. Peter's Basilica

      1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

      2

      Saint Peter’s Basilica

      40 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

      3

      St. Peter's Square

      35 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

      Additional Info

      • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
      • Wheelchair accessible
      • Stroller accessible
      • Near public transportation
      • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
      • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
      • Places of worship have strict dress code requirements for entry. All participants are required to have shoulders and knees covered (no tank tops or short dresses) to enter.
      • Important Notice Jubilee Year 2025: As part of the 2025 Jubilee celebrations, from December 24th, 2024 to January 6th, 2026, St. Peter’s Basilica may experience unexpected partial or complete closures. In the rare event that the Basilica cannot be visited, rest assured that your tour experience will remain exceptional. Your guide will seamlessly adapt the itinerary to include alternative highlights, ensuring the full duration and quality of your tour. Please note that, in accordance with our Terms & Conditions agreed upon at the time of booking, partial or full refunds cannot be issued due to Basilica closures.
      • Guests with mobility concerns should contact us at booking@livtours.com as soon as possible, as the itinerary may need to be adjusted to accommodate specific needs.
      • IMPORTANT: Please advise our team if you believe that a disability qualifies you for complimentary access to the Vatican.
      • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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      Cancellation Policy

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

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