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Rome: The Original Entire Vatican Tour & St. Peter's Dome Climb

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Less than 1% of Vatican visitors ascend St. Peter's Dome, this is a remarkable statistic so for this reason we have decided to take it from the top! Meet your expert Vatican guide by St. Peter's Square. Sacred stairs (and an elevator) will carry you up to St. Peter's Terrace from where you will see all of Rome and even the Tyrrhenian Sea! Back on terra firma you will tour the entirety of St. Peter's Basilica too. Take a break before making the short walk to our Vatican meeting point for your second tour of the Vatican City and Sistine Chapel! Get fast track access to the masterpieces which make the Vatican Museums absolutely must-see when in Rome.
  • Full tour of entire St. Peter's Basilica covering all the major works of art and sculpture therein
  • St. Peter's Dome Climb to the top of Michelangelo's Cupola for truly amazing views of Rome!
  • Immersive Sistine Chapel inside experience and a panel-by-panel tour of Michelangelo's ceiling
  • Get into the Vatican Museums fast with our no lines priority access ticket and a local expert guide
  • Tour of little-known Papal Sarcophagi beneath St. Peter's Basilica which we call "Vatacombs"
  • Catch all the classic and ancient sculptures inside world famous chambers, halls and galleries
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities
Departure Point

Largo del Colonnato, 1, 00193 Roma RM, Italy Meet at 7:45 AM for 8:00 AM departure by the Tiare fountain (Fontana delle Tiare), just beneath Largo del Colonnato and in front of the pillars which run around Saint Peter's Square. Your guide will be holding an ItaliaTours signboard. Google maps

Return Details

Piazza Papa Pio XII, 00193 Roma RM, Italy The tour concludes on St. Peter's Square beside St. Peter's Basilica.

  • St. Peter's Square, Vatican City, Italy
    Meet your expert Vatican tour guide on the threshold of St. Peter's Square and make your way across marble paving to the steps which wind up and around the dome. There are 551 in total so of course this is too much exertion for most. We take the elevator part of the way which cuts the step count by a sizable 171, leaving 380.
    30 minutes
  • St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican City, Italy
    From St. Peter's Square, enter the passageways which lead up to the top of Michelangelo's magnificent dome for superb views of the Vatican City and Rome.
    60 minutes
  • St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican City, Italy
    A fully guided tour of St. Peter's Basilica follows your dome climb. It's one of the most beautiful buildings in the world and it will leave a profound impression upon your soul.
    60 minutes
  • Vatican Museums, Vatican City, Italy
    Vast museums inside the Vatican City which house many thousands of ancient works of art and sculpture. The most important museum complex in the world!
    120 minutes
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • 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
  • On days immediately surrounding religious holidays at the Vatican, alterations to tours may become necessary due to partial closings of areas normally included in this tour. In the event that the Papal tombs beneath St. Peter's Basilica are closed, the tour of the Basilica itself will be extended and no refunds made
  • Maximum 20 travelers on this tour
  • Due to the route covered and/or the means of transportation used, it is not possible to participate in this tour using a wheelchair, scooter, or other aid. Please contact us to inquire about customized tour options for guests with mobility challenges
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 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.
Jose_Y
21 Dec 2024
We had a great time with Sabrina and we learned so much during the tour. There was an explanation to each site we visited and her experience was insightful.
Jennifer_H
16 Dec 2024
This was a wonderful and educational experience. I will say if you are not in shape, this is not your best choice. We walk alot and this was hard but oh so worth every step. The view from the top is exceptional. Our guide was knowledgeable and answered all the questions. She was very attentive to everyone's needs.
832MichaelS
15 Dec 2024
The dome climb and tour of the Vatican were spectacular! Our tour guide was amazingly knowledgeable of the history, art, etc. We did not enjoy the Vatican museum. We felt like cattle who were just being moved along. It was so crowded (even though we got there early) that you didn't get to stop and really look at the exhibits or read about them. The tour description also did not accurately describe the amount of stairs or walking without stopping involved. My wife has some mobility issues and this experience was very tiring for her. The Sistine Chapel was beautiful, but also so crowded. The Vatican security folks pushed you into the middle of the mob where you had to stand and crane your neck straight up to admire the beautiful ceiling. There were so many people and so much noise that it really distracted from the beauty of the artwork. I would love to tour the Vatican and the catacombs again. I would also love to have a more peaceful time to admire the Sistine Chapel. I'll skip the Vatican museum.
This tour in is organized by When In Rome Tours by Italia Tours llc

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