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Dome Climb & St. Peter's Basilica Private Tour

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Enjoy the visit of some of the world’s most significant works of art and hear something of the history and stories surrounding the magnificent locations where they are housed.  Climb up the 281 steps to the highest point of the Dome for one of the best views of the entire city of Rome, and your guide will show you landmarks and points of interest from this birds-eye view. Enjoy this superb private 2-hour walking tour.
  • Private tour
  • Professional art historian guide
  • Guaranteed to skip the long lines
  • Gratuities
  • Private transportation
  • Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel
Departure Point

00120, Vatican City At the obelisk in St Peter's Square. Your guide will have a sign with your name.

Return Details

00120, Vatican City At the obelisk in St Peter's Square. Your guide will have a sign with your name.

  • Cupola di San Pietro, Vatican City, Italy
    The Dome of St. Peter's Basilica is best seen from an up-close perspective. A short lift ride will take you to the main level inside the vault. From here, you’ll have a fantastic view of the staggering mosaics and stunning elaborate embellishments. This view affords the best perspective to appreciate the artisans’ skills and techniques used to create such intricate work. Climb up the 281 steps to the highest point of the Dome for one of the best views of the entire city of Rome, and your guide will show you landmarks and points of interest from this birds-eye view.
    30 minutes
  • Porta Santa, Vatican City, Italy
    is traditionally an entrance portal located within the Papal major basilicas in Rome. The doors are normally sealed by mortar and cement from the inside so that they cannot be opened. They are ceremoniously opened during Jubilee years designated by the Pope, for pilgrims who enter through those doors may piously gain the plenary indulgences attached with the Jubilee year celebrations.
    30 minutes
  • St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican City, Italy
    It is then time for a tour of St. Peter’s Basilica where you will explore the numerous side chapels with their hidden crypts. You will see Michelangelo’s Pietà and your guide will explain why this is the only work that he signed. You will gain an appreciation of the mastery that went into the creation of Bernini’s altarpiece and learn how Michelangelo triumphed over his contemporaries for the honour to paint St. Peter’s magnificent dome. There is still more to see though below ground level. You guide will lead you below ground to the papal crypt where, over the centuries, many of the Popes have been interred. This special place is a site of pilgrimage for many Catholics. Although talking is allowed, before you enter the crypt you guide will tell you where the most important popes are laid to rest.
    60 minutes
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 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
  • 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 your tour. In case of such events our tour guide will provide you with a valuable alternative focusing the tour inside the Vatican museums.
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.
    Michelle_B
    16 Nov 2022
    Because we had a private tour guide and the crowds were not as bad (per the guide), we were able to complete this tour in 90 minutes instead of 3 hours, which was huge given that we were also touring the Colosseum the same day (which I do not recommend trying to do both of these in one day). My overall opinion of the Vatican - well, it was certainly aesthetically impressive.
    Holly_J
    02 Jul 2022
    Our tour guide Francesco was awesome ! He had so much knowledge and history of the Vatican . He gave us some great tips for what to look for in the art of the Sistine Chapel which made it fun for our group of 12. Six of them were teenagers and they had a great time too!
    CHARLES_P
    11 May 2022
    Our tour with Claudia was EXCEPTIONAL! Thanks to her for such a personal and warm experience. Her fund of knowledge is exceptionally broad, and she is facile and conversant easily in English and several other languages. She is engaging and personable, our group of 4 had a lovely time. Highly recommend Claudia as a guide in Rome and are looking forward to having a second tour experience with her.
    This tour in is organized by Tours of the Vatican with Francesco & hi

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