St. Peter’s Basilica Private Guided Tour with Dome Climb

Rome, Italy

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

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Overview

What's Included

Priority entry assistance to St. Peter’s Basilica
St. Peter’s Dome access ticket
Guided tour of St. Peter’s Basilica
Visit to the Papal Tombs (subject to Vatican availability)
Visit Michelangelo’s Pietà
Licensed English-speaking guide
Headsets when required for larger groups

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and beverages
Access to restricted Vatican areas not included in the itinerary

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Piazza della Città Leonina, 5, 00193 Roma RM, Italy
Please arrive at the Meeting Point indicated on your booking confirmation. Look for the yellow flag — it’s the symbol of our group. Your private guide will be waiting to welcome you! Please arrive 15–20 minutes before the scheduled start time to ensure a smooth check-in and timely departure.

End point

Saint Peter’s Basilica
Piazza San Pietro, 00120 Città del Vaticano, Vatican City
Please note that the private tour ends inside the Basilica, right in front of the entrance to the Dome. From there, you can continue on your own to visit the Dome if you have booked that option. This is the official end point of the tour.

Itinerary

St. Peter's Basilica

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Baldacchino di San Pietro, Di Bernini

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

La Pieta

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

The Vatican Grottoes

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

St. Peter's Basilica

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps

Infant seats available
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Reviews

5.0

based on 1 review

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Exceptional Tour Guide Olga

Jolanta_T, Aug 2026

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Exceptional Tour Guide – Olga! Olga was absolutely exceptional! She was incredibly knowledgeable and shared so many interesting details and insights throughout our tour. What we especially appreciated was that we never felt rushed — she gave us plenty of time to explore, take everything in, and truly enjoy the experience. Olga patiently answered all of our questions and made the entire tour informative, engaging, and enjoyable. Her knowledge and warm approach made such a difference. Highly recommend Olga to anyone looking for a wonderful, informative, and relaxed tour experience! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Response from Host, Nov 2026

Thank you so much, Jolanta, for your wonderful words! ❤️ It was an absolute pleasure meeting you and sharing the beauty, history and fascinating stories of St. Peter’s Basilica with you. I’m so happy you enjoyed the experience and had a lovely time exploring this incredible place. Thank you for your recommendation, and I hope to welcome you back to Rome again soon! 😊

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