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Rome: Guided Tour of St. Peter's Dome Climb, Basilica & Vatacombs

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Beat the crowds at St. Peter’s Basilica as it opens for the day. Take the lift partway up and make the final ascent on foot—the reward at the top is worth it. Meet your expert Vatican guide by St. Peter’s Square and leave Rome behind you as you cross into Vatican City and enter St. Peter’s Basilica just as it opens to the public. At the terrace level you can decide whether to relax and take in the view or climb the remaining 320 steps up to the summit, where the breathtaking view of Rome and beyond is simply unforgettable. Your guide will point out all the most interesting historical landmarks in every direction, be they in Vatican City, the wider city of Rome, or further afield. As what goes up must come down, join us on a descent into the lower level of the basilica to experience the “Vatacombs,” a series of grottoes containing papal crypts and effigies crafted by the most celebrated artists of the centuries.
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  • Incredible views of Rome and far beyond which most visitors to the Vatican never see
  • Marvel at astonishing works of art and architecture
  • Beat the crowds by getting an early start inside St. Peter’s
  • Unique experience at the summit of St. Peter's Dome with an expert Vatican tour guide
  • Food and drink
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities
  • Necropolis (scavi)
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 link: https://goo.gl/maps/vZvCNgmmozFLnzT3A

Return Details

Piazza Papa Pio XII, 1, 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
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • 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
  • Dome climb is a moderate+ exertion activity undertaken in a short space of time. Please be aware of this before you book
  • Bring a small bottle of water with you for dome climb
  • 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.
Tara B
15 Oct 2024
We had a great experience on our tour today with Chiara. I have been to a Vatican tour before but this one was much better and I will be recommending this from now on. Chiara was very knowledgeable, she was constantly giving us bits of information on EVERYTHING! Our favorite was that she is a bit of a comedian so it kept us entertained and she was so easy to understand. So please just take a tour with Chiara, you won’t regret it. From Mike and Tara (Florida)
Rachel_C
01 Oct 2024
Our tour guide was excellent. She was very knowledgeable and allowed for us to have time to see the things and take them in.
brianmS7157GI
27 Sep 2024
Met at the fountain and easy to find there. Wonderful tour and the guide was informative and easily able to understand. The stairs were many and tiring so this is a extensive hike. If you can't walk the stairs, you can take the elevator to the main dome, but the walkway up top you will need to climb 10 minutes of stairs.
This tour in is organized by When In Rome Tours by Italia Tours llc

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