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Private St. Peter’s Basilica Tour Dome Climb and Papal Tombs
(14) Reviews
Roma
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Places of worship have strict dress code requirements for entry. All participants are required to have shoulders and knees covered (no tank tops or short dresses) to enter.
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Guests with mobility concerns should contact us at booking@livtours.com as soon as possible, as the itinerary may need to be adjusted to accommodate specific needs.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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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.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Explore the spiritual heart of the Catholic Church on this private tour of St. Peter's Basilica, featuring reserved entry and priority access to Michelangelo’s Dome. Your expert guide will unveil the rich art and history of this iconic site, including masterpieces like Michelangelo’s Pietà and the ornate Papal Tombs. Ascend to the top of the Dome for breathtaking views of Rome, and immerse yourself in the stories of revered Popes and pivotal moments in history. With a private guide for you only, enjoy a personalized experience tailored to your interests in this sacred space.
- Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes, with flexible pacing - Private group tour with a top-rated English-speaking guide - V...
Highlights
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in Portuguese & 4 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in Portuguese & 4 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Michelangelo's Pietá
Reserved Entry to St. Peter's Basilica
Private group tour
Panoramic view over Rome
Climb Michelangelo's Dome
Priority Access to the Dome Elevator
Top-rated English Speaking Tour Guide
Visit to the Papal Crypts
Bernini's Baldachin
St. Peter's Square
Meeting Points
Departure
Piazza della Città Leonina
Piazza della Città Leonina – at the green kiosk that sells drinks and snacks. This is just outside St. Peter’s Square, near the archway leading into Via di Porta Angelica. Your guide will be holding a LivTours sign.
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Private St. Peter’s Basilica Tour Dome Climb and Papal Tombs
(14) Reviews
Roma
About
Explore the spiritual heart of the Catholic Church on this private tour of St. Peter's Basilica, featuring reserved entry and priority access to Michelangelo’s Dome. Your expert guide will unveil the rich art and history of this iconic site, including masterpieces like Michelangelo’s Pietà and the ornate Papal Tombs. Ascend to the top of the Dome for breathtaking views of Rome, and immerse yourself in the stories of revered Popes and pivotal moments in history. With a private guide for you only, enjoy a personalized experience tailored to your interests in this sacred space.
- Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes, with flexible pacing - Private group tour with a top-rated English-speaking guide - V...
Highlights
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in Portuguese & 4 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in Portuguese & 4 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Michelangelo's Pietá
Reserved Entry to St. Peter's Basilica
Private group tour
Panoramic view over Rome
Climb Michelangelo's Dome
Priority Access to the Dome Elevator
Top-rated English Speaking Tour Guide
Visit to the Papal Crypts
Bernini's Baldachin
St. Peter's Square
Meeting Points
Departure
Piazza della Città Leonina
Piazza della Città Leonina – at the green kiosk that sells drinks and snacks. This is just outside St. Peter’s Square, near the archway leading into Via di Porta Angelica. Your guide will be holding a LivTours sign.
Return
Itinerary
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Piazza della Città Leonina
Your Private St. Peter’s Basilica Dome Climb Tour begins in St. Peter’s Square, where your expert private guide will introduce you to the remarkable architecture and symbolism of this iconic space.
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St. Peter's Basilica
Your guide will then lead you to the base of Michelangelo’s Dome, the tallest structure in Rome. After a short elevator ride and a brief climb, you’ll reach the interior dome gallery, where you can enjoy a breathtaking aerial view of the Basilica below. From here, continue your ascent of 281 steps to the very top of the Dome, where panoramic views of St. Peter’s Square and the city of Rome await.
40 minutes
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St. Peter's Basilica
After descending from the Dome, you will rejoin your guide and enter St. Peter’s Basilica, named after the first Pope and regarded as one of the most important churches in the Christian world.
1 hour
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St. Peter's Square
The experience concludes with a visit to the Papal Tombs beneath the Basilica. This solemn and sacred site is the burial place of many popes throughout history and is traditionally believed to be the resting place of St. Peter himself, located directly beneath Bernini’s Baldacchino.
