St. Peter's Basilica, papal tombs and Dome Climb guide tour

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Rome, Italy

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5+ bookings last month.

2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Offered in: English

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Overview

Go beyond the guidebooks with a tour of St. Peter’s Basilica. In addition to seeing Michelangelo’s Pietà, Bernini’s statues, golden ceilings, and more, you'll descend into the Vatican Grottoes to view St. Peter's tomb and the resting place of 90 popes. Your tour includes elevator access to the dome for stunning panoramic views of Rome.

Add context to what you see as you learn about St Peter’s Basilica's history
Notice details of the papal altar, marble floors, and golden ceilings you might miss
Explore underneath St Peter’s Basilica to see the Vatican Grottoes
Discover the final resting places of popes, saints, and important figures

What's Included

Live Englis tour guide
Visit St. Peter’s Tomb and touch the original 4th century Basilica walls
Explore the underground grottoes and marvel at the ancient frescoes
Visit to the Papal Tombs
Dome Climb (if you select this option)
In the experience is include elevator access to the DOME(if you select this option)
Private tour maximum 09 person if you select this option.

Tickets to Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel.
Skip the security line is not included because it's obligation for everyone .

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Piazza della Città Leonina, 3, 00193 Roma RM, Italy
Piazza della citta leonina , 5, 00193 Roma RM, Italy is opposite of St. Peter Square. The staff will wait holding our company SMART ROMA TOUR sign.

End point

Saint Peter's Square
Piazza San Pietro, 00120 Città del Vaticano, Vatican City
Piazza San Pietro is the square in front of St. Peter's Basilica. Located on the edge of the historic center of the city of Rome, of which it is a symbol, the square is part of the independent state of Vatican City

Ticket Redemption Point

Piazza della Città Leonina, 1, 00193 Roma RM, Italy

Itinerary

St. Peter's Basilica

50 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

The Vatican Grottoes

35 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

St. Peter's Basilica

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with back problems

Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers

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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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Reviews

4.9

based on 10 reviews

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Amazing!

Bonnie_P, Jul 2026

We had a wonderful tour guide. She explained everything so well and provided so many details that we would have missed had we toured on our own. We were also able to skip the huge lines in the heat and get right in to see all the sights. The dome tour is a must see. The views from the top are probably the best in Rome.

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Thank you so much for your review! It was a pleasure for us and we hope to see you again soon in Rome

Terrific experience

Mark_G, Jul 2026

Excellent communication from the company. Meeting point efficient and timely. Guide Romina was exceptional. She brought the experience to life with her knowledge and personality. Following a medical emergency and a delay of a hour the group became splintered. Romina waited for all and continued the tour on her own time. Hugely appreciated.

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Thank you so much for your review! It was a pleasure for us and we hope to see you again soon in Rome

Papal tombs

William_H, Apr 2026

A great tour of both the Basilica and papal tombs. This is well worth seeing. And I would definitely do it again. The guide was very informative and helpful with questions. A great tour, that is well worth the time spent there.

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Thank you so much for your review! It was a pleasure for us and we hope to see you again soon in Rome

I spent a whole day in the Vatican.

Tonecaroline_K, May 2026

Saturday 2 May, we stood in line 2.5 hours out on the square to get into the St. Peter's Church, was informed that this was not normal,Don our guide was extremely knowledgeable,happy and fun. It was also 30-45 min to get up to the Dome Climb great view of the Roma and not least intrinsically from above in the church. Remember good shoes and water bottle (plastic bottles can be brought in) I had no special knowledge from before and would never see and understand everything I saw without a guide.

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