Enjoy a rare bird’s-eye view over Rome with this tour of St. Peter’s Basilica that includes a climb to the top of its dome. Visit St. Peter’s Square and church with an art historian guide to marvel at its Renaissance art and architecture. Then head underground to see the grottoes and St. Peter's tomb before climbing the dome to admire the church interiors and the surrounding city from above. -A complete St. Peter’s Basilica tour from underground grottoes to dome top. -A guide for insights into the art and architecture of the square and church. -Tickets to the top of the dome included. -Headsets to follow the guide’s commentary inside and outside the basilica.
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Professional art-historian guide
Guided tour of St. Peter Dome and St. Peter's Basilica
Entry fees to the top of the Dome (by stairs)
The Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel are not part of this tour
This tour does not skip the line
Meeting Points
Departure
Please arrive at Pasta Roma, where a staff will be waiting in front of the shop and will be happy to assist you upon arrival.
Return
Guided Experience at Rome in St. Peter Basilica and Dome
About
Enjoy a rare bird’s-eye view over Rome with this tour of St. Peter’s Basilica that includes a climb to the top of its dome. Visit St. Peter’s Square and church with an art historian guide to marvel at its Renaissance art and architecture. Then head underground to see the grottoes and St. Peter's tomb before climbing the dome to admire the church interiors and the surrounding city from above. -A complete St. Peter’s Basilica tour from underground grottoes to dome top. -A guide for insights into the art and architecture of the square and church. -Tickets to the top of the dome included. -Headsets to follow the guide’s commentary inside and outside the basilica.
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Professional art-historian guide
Guided tour of St. Peter Dome and St. Peter's Basilica
Entry fees to the top of the Dome (by stairs)
The Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel are not part of this tour
This tour does not skip the line
Meeting Points
Departure
Please arrive at Pasta Roma, where a staff will be waiting in front of the shop and will be happy to assist you upon arrival.
Return
Itinerary
1
St. Peter's Square
Start your tour in St. Peters Square and perceive the all-embracing character of its majestic architecture. Understand the game of visual effects as were thought by its designer, Bernini, and find the two "special" spots in the square.
10 minutes
2
St. Peter's Basilica
Then head towards the Basilica to be amazed by its magnificence. See why it took 150 years to rebuild and marvel at the golden ceilings and the impressive mosaics all around you.
Let your art-historian guide lead you through renowned masterpieces of Renaissance and Neoclassic art. Be impressed by the harmonious 30-meters-high canopy and appreciate the expressive power and delicate beauty of Michelangelo's "Pietà".
40 minutes
3
Vatican Grottoes
Descend into the underground grottoes and visit St. Peter's tomb. Touch the ancient walls of the original 4th-century basilica and admire the beautiful frescoes.
15 minutes
4
St. Peter's Basilica
Then climb your way up to the top of the Dome (by stairs). Enjoy a bird's-eye view over the marble floors and take an exclusive and close-up look at the mosaics of the dome.
Climb even higher to find yourself at the top balcony and be amazed by the spectacular panorama over Rome and beyond. Spot the Colosseum, the Pantheon, Castel Sant'Angelo, and other iconic monuments from the height of 136 meters. Enjoy a breathtaking view of St. Peters Square and the Vatican gardens.
40 minutes
5
Vatican City
All the visited areas are part of the Vatican city.
