Dome Climb & St. Peter's Basilica Private Tour

Vatican City, Italy

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

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Overview

The Vatican is home to some of the greatest masterpieces on earth, but you can hit the highlights on this private tour, with skip-the-line tickets and a professional art historian guide. Admire works by Raphael, Michelangelo, and more, witness the majestic Sistine Chapel, climb the 281 steps for a bird’s-eye view of Rome from St. Peter’s Dome, and discover the Basilica and Michelangelo’s "Pietà."

Tour the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel with your personal art historian
See Michelangelo’s Last Judgment, Creation of Adam, and Pietà
Capture spectacular shots of Rome, ancient and modern, from St. Peter’s Dome
Skip past the long ticket lines thanks to priority access

What's Included

Professional art Historian guide
Local Taxes
Local guide
Guaranteed to skip the long lines
Private tour

Private transportation
Food and drinks
Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

St. Peter Square Obelisk
Piazza San Pietro, 00120 Città del Vaticano, Vatican City
At the obelisk in St Peter's Square. Your guide will have a sign with your name.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

St. Peter's Basilica

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Porta Santa

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

St. Peter's Basilica

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Infant seats available
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Most travelers can participate

Children must be accompanied by an adult
A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
Subject to favorable weather conditions. If the Dome is closed due to poor weather, you will be given the option for an alternative path inside the Museums, but no refunds if one of the areas is closed will be given.
READ CAREFULLY: Because of the growing popularity of the current pope Francis and his intense activity in organising mass events in the Vatican some areas might get closed last minute without previous notice. This has already happened this year and can happen again during you Vatican tour. In case of such events our tour guide will provide you with a valuable alternative focusing the tour inside the Vatican museums.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to the Jubilee the Basilica might not be accessible as part of the tour. Unfortunately, we know that very last minute. In any case, you can go there after the tour, queuing.
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

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Thanks Massimiliano for a great experience!

Michael_L, Jul 2023

Our tour guide, Massimiliano (Max) met us promptly at 8:30 AM. He was friendly throughout the tour, very informative and allowed ample time for us to take pictures. Max even took some group pictures for us on his phone and sent them to us. He made sure we were on schedule for everything including the climb to the top of St. Peter's Basilica. I would highly recommend him to friends and family not just touring the Vatican, but other parts of Rome as well.