Booking fee
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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Meet your guide in St. Peter’s Square then start the tour by climbing to the top of the Basilica’s dome. Enjoy panoramic views across the city.
Enter the Basilica where you will discover the beautiful artworks, let the guide take you through the main highlights. Gaze at the colorful marble, golden ceilings, and intricate mosaics that surround you, You will discover the incredible Papal Altar under Bernini's Baldachin, and marvel at Michelangelo's other timeless masterpiece, La Pietà, as you explore the most important church in the Christian world.
Next, head underground to the Basilica’s historic grottoes and visit St. Peter’s Tomb. where you can see hundreds of popes and members of royalty have been buried since the 11th century. Touch the ancient walls of the original 4th-century Basilica and admire its beautiful frescoes. Finish the tour in St. Peter’s Square.
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Guided tour of the Basilica , Dome and the Grottoes
Radios and headsets for the tour
Tour Guide
Entrance Fees to the Dome
Skip the line services
Departure Point
Largo del Colonnato, 5, 00193 Roma RM, Italy
St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican City, Italy Enter the Basilica where you will discover the beautiful artworks, let the guide take you through the main highlights. Gaze at the colorful marble, golden ceilings, and intricate mosaics that surround you, You will discover the incredible Papal Altar under Bernini's Baldachin, and marvel at Michelangelo's other timeless masterpiece, La Pietà, as you explore the most important church in the Christian world. 40 minutes
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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13 Jun 2023
David was hands down the absolute best tour guide we have ever had…anywhere! We actually were sad when it was over! His humor was on point and information was endless. I truly enjoyed each and every minute with him. My mother, husband, son and I did his colosseum guided tour and we are still talking about him. Highly recommend David and any tour he has to offer in this spectacular country. He will NOT disappoint!!
Y3735LK_
29 Nov 2021
Amazing and incredible place with a long history. Unbelievable place. At night it’s more beautiful. I advise to visit.
mollykayw
30 Jul 2021
We had the colosseum tour with Sarah. She was knowledgeable, funny, and the tour was a nice length. Afterwards you can wonder around for as long as you like, which is nice :)
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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