Discover St. Peter's Basilica on a guided tour with a professional art historian. Climb to the top of St. Peter's Dome and admire the remarkable views of Rome.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- Covid-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 1.5 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English, Spanish, Italian, German, French, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese
- Private or small groups available
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What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Long-sleeved shirt
- Headphones
- Reusable water bottle
Not allowed
- Shorts
- Weapons or sharp objects
- Luggage or large bags
- Short skirts
- Sleeveless shirts
Know before you go
- - The Dome's terrace might not be accessible during bad weather. In such cases, you can ask for a partial refund and visit the other areas, or cancel for a full refund
- - St. Peter Basilica can be subject to partial unforeseen closures due to Vatican Administration
- - Modest clothing is required to enter the Basilica (knees and shoulders should be covered)
- - Please be aware that the lines to clear security checks at the entrance are not skippable and may take 5-45 minutes
- - You will be required to pass through metal detectors at the entrance of the square
- - The Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel are not part of this tour
- Headsets are provided, but for environmental reasons, it is preferable that you bring your own earphones and do not print your voucher
- - Bring your own refillable water bottle as you can find drinkable water fountains everywhere in Rome
- - The meeting point is outside the Basilica before entering St. Peter's square and the security checks