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Private Tour of St Peter's Basilica with Dome Climb and Grottoes
(44) Reviews
Vatican City
Important Information
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Please note that you will be required to pass through metal detectors at the entrance of the square
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Wear comfortable walking shoes: a moderate amount of walking is involved
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Please be aware that the lines to clear security checks at the entrance of the square might take 15-120 minutes
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The dome's terrace might not be accessible during bad weather conditions. In that case, you can either ask for a partial refund and visit the Basilica and the grottoes or decide to cancel the tour for a full refund
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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Combine a thorough guided tour of St. Peter's Basilica with a climb to the top of the dome (by stairs) for the best panoramic view of Rome.
Discover marvels of art and architecture created by world-famous masters of the Renaissance with a private art historian.
PLEASE NOTE: In the event that the grottoes or certain areas of St. Peter’s Basilica are closed, your guide will adapt the itinerary by highlighting alternative sites and artworks within the basilica. As a result, the overall duration and quality of the tour will remain unchanged. The Dome climb is by stairs only; the elevator is not included in this tour.
Highlights
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 5 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 5 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Entry fees to the top of the Dome (by stairs)
Thorough guided tour of St. Peter's Basilica
Private art-historian guide
The Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel are not part of this tour
This tour does not skip the line
Meeting Points
Departure
Largo del Colonnato, 5
Meet your guide at Largo del Colonnato, 5, by the first columns of the Colonnade. Look for a yellow label with TOURIKS written on it. Please be at the meeting point 5 minutes before the starting time. The meeting point is outside the Basilica before entering St. Peter's square.
Return
Saint Peter's Square
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
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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.
25 minutes
Private Tour of St Peter's Basilica with Dome Climb and Grottoes
(44) Reviews
Vatican City
About
Combine a thorough guided tour of St. Peter's Basilica with a climb to the top of the dome (by stairs) for the best panoramic view of Rome.
Discover marvels of art and architecture created by world-famous masters of the Renaissance with a private art historian.
PLEASE NOTE: In the event that the grottoes or certain areas of St. Peter’s Basilica are closed, your guide will adapt the itinerary by highlighting alternative sites and artworks within the basilica. As a result, the overall duration and quality of the tour will remain unchanged. The Dome climb is by stairs only; the elevator is not included in this tour.
Highlights
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 5 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 5 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Entry fees to the top of the Dome (by stairs)
Thorough guided tour of St. Peter's Basilica
Private art-historian guide
The Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel are not part of this tour
This tour does not skip the line
Meeting Points
Departure
Largo del Colonnato, 5
Meet your guide at Largo del Colonnato, 5, by the first columns of the Colonnade. Look for a yellow label with TOURIKS written on it. Please be at the meeting point 5 minutes before the starting time. The meeting point is outside the Basilica before entering St. Peter's square.
