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St. Peter’s Basilica with Dome Climb and Crypt

4.7 / 5

1020 reviews

Activity provider:Walks of Italy
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St. Peter’s Basilica with Dome Climb and Crypt

Activity provider:Walks of Italy

4.7

1020 reviews

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From US$ 47.05 per person

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Access all areas of St. Peter's Basilica and immerse yourself in the history and architecture of one of the most important religious monuments in the world. Climb up 231 steps to the top of the dome for panoramic views of Rome.

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Duration 2.5 hours
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Skip the ticket line
Live tour guide
English

Experience

Highlights
  • Experience the sacred atmosphere of St. Peter's Square before the crowds arrive
  • Climb to the top of the dome of St. Peter's Basilica for stunning views of Rome
  • Explore St. Peter's Basilica in great detail
Full description
Start early and experience the sacred atmosphere of St Peter’s Square before the crowds arrive. Then, head to the dome of St. Peter’s Basilica to take the special elevator to the first terrace of the dome to get a close look at the mosaics. Then, climb to the top of the dome for panoramic views of Rome. Next, take a guided tour of the basilica and marvel at art and architecture such as Bernini’s baldachin and Michelangelo’s "Pietá." Explore every tiny detail of the historic building and get insights from your guide. At the end, you can visit the papal crypt at your own pace.  Please note that this tour only operates in English.
Includes
  • Pre-reserved tickets to climb the dome at St. Peter’s Basilica, with elevator access to the 1st terrace
  • Small group tour of no more than 20 people
  • Local English speaking guide
  • Hotel pick-up and drop off
  • Tips
Not suitable for
  • People with mobility impairments
  • Wheelchair users

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Meeting point

Meet in front of Caffè Leonina, in Piazza Citta' Leonina, just outside St. Peter's Square. Your guide will be holding a sign that says "Walks."

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Important information

What to bring

  • Passport or ID card

Not allowed

  • Shorts
  • Baby strollers
  • Short skirts
  • Sleeveless shirts

Know before you go

  • Due to COVID-19 restrictions, St. Peter's Basilica may be subject to visitation restrictions, including limited access to the Dome climb and Papal tombs. Your tour will be amended on the day. The opening time of the Vatican Museums may vary
  • St. Peter's Basilica is subject to unforeseen closures due to Vatican affairs. In the event this happens, the tour operator will contact you as soon as possible to reschedule. In the rare event the crypt is closed, you will spend extra time in the basilica and St. Peter's Square
  •  Skip-the-line access is not possible at the dome or security line
  • Please note that there is no elevator to the top of the dome
  • Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments, wheelchairs, or strollers
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Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 1020 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.9/5
  • Transportation
    4.7/5
  • Service
    4.6/5
  • Organization
    4.5/5

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Many thanks to Susanna, our guide for this journey. She had lots of interesting stories to tell about this place, had always an eye on the people in the group, so that no one gets lost! It's a really crowded place, so I would recommend to book a tour in the early morning. The views at this time are outstanding! Be aware that there is not much time to get to the top and take your pictures - but it's long enough to have a look on every side. An enthusiastic photographer would say, that there wasn't even the time to take one good picture, but it's a guided visit and not a photo tour :) Also the sculptures within St. Peter and the stories behind them were explained, so you get loads of information packed into small experiences.

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May 15, 2023

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Tour guide was EXCELLENT! He was funny and knowledgeable and was so polite and kind. However the view was obscured by bars and if you want to see the statues of the apostles on the first stop you have to hurry because there wasn’t much time to see and appreciate it. But other than that, amazing!

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May 15, 2023

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It is not value for money. The guide could have given us more time explaining the things inside the basilica. Up until the dome it was good. After that it felt like she was in a hurry for another group. The crypt was completed in 5 minutes and the inside of the basilica in 8 minutes. Nevertheless she was friendly.

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