St. Peter’s Basilica Early Morning Guided Tour with Dome Climb
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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 BasilicaPiazza 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.
Start time.8:30 am
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
Cancellation Policy
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$137.89
per person-You will not receive a refund if you cancel.
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