Tour of St. Peter's Basilica with the possibility of climbing to the Dome
Discover St. Peter's Basilica with an expert guide who will lead you through unique masterpieces. Admire Michelangelo’s Pietà, Bernini’s Canopy and the imposing papal altar, exploring the history and hidden details of Christianity’s most important church.
At the end of the visit, you can choose to climb the Dome. From the internal terrace you will see the mosaics up close, while from the top you will enjoy breathtaking views of Rome and the Vatican. The climb includes a first section by elevator and a second of 320 steps on foot.
An unmissable experience for those who want to discover the Basilica and admire Rome...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English & 3 Others
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English & 3 Others
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Basilica tour
Headphones
Guide
Dome ticket only if optioned
Meeting Points
Departure
Piazza della Città Leonina
5 minutes walk from the metro stop "Ottaviano".
Meeting point in the square of the lion city, in front of the green kiosk
Return
Saint Peter's Square
Once the tour is over you will be free to visit St. Peter's Square independently
Itinerary
1
St. Peter's Basilica
You will discover the majesty of St. Peter's Basilica, the heart of Christianity and one of the most extraordinary architectural masterpieces in the world. Our path will lead you through the immensity of the central nave, where you will be enchanted by the perfection of the decorations, the imposing columns and the precious marbles.
We will admire Michelangelo's famous Pietà, a masterpiece of extraordinary beauty and refinement, and continue to discover Bernini's Canopy, the imposing bronze structure overlooking the papal altar, located exactly above the tomb of St. Peter.
Passage of the Holy Door, open only in the Jubilee year
We will guide you through the works of art and hidden details that make this Basilica unique, revealing its history, symbols and secrets kept over the centuries. At the end of the tour, you can continue your visit independently, with the possibility of descending to the papal necropolis, where numerous Popes rest.
1 hour and 15 minutes
2
St. Peter's Basilica
An unmissable experience for those who want to admire Rome from above! You will start by climbing to the inner terrace of the Basilica, from where you can see up close the magnificent mosaics of the dome and the grandeur of the interior.
Continuing towards the top, facing the last 320 steps through a narrow and fascinating passage. Once at the top, you will be rewarded with a spectacular view: a 360° panoramic view of St. Peter's Square, the rooftops of the city and the main monuments of Rome.
30 minutes
Tour of St. Peter's Basilica, Holy Door and Dome
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Tour of St. Peter's Basilica with the possibility of climbing to the Dome
Discover St. Peter's Basilica with an expert guide who will lead you through unique masterpieces. Admire Michelangelo’s Pietà, Bernini’s Canopy and the imposing papal altar, exploring the history and hidden details of Christianity’s most important church.
At the end of the visit, you can choose to climb the Dome. From the internal terrace you will see the mosaics up close, while from the top you will enjoy breathtaking views of Rome and the Vatican. The climb includes a first section by elevator and a second of 320 steps on foot.
An unmissable experience for those who want to discover the Basilica and admire Rome...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English & 3 Others
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English & 3 Others
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Basilica tour
Headphones
Guide
Dome ticket only if optioned
Meeting Points
Departure
Piazza della Città Leonina
5 minutes walk from the metro stop "Ottaviano".
Meeting point in the square of the lion city, in front of the green kiosk
Return
Saint Peter's Square
Once the tour is over you will be free to visit St. Peter's Square independently