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Vatican Basilica Tour with Dome Climb Grottoes and Live Guide

By Royale Routes
Free cancellation available
Price is $70 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Step into the heart of Vatican City with a guided tour of St. Peter’s Basilica. Your expert guide will lead you through centuries of art, faith, and history, starting with a climb to the top of the Dome. From here, enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of Rome, St. Peter’s Square, and beyond.

Inside the Basilica, marvel at Michelangelo’s Pietà, Bernini’s towering Baldachin, and countless masterpieces of Renaissance and Baroque art. Then descend to the Vatican Grottoes, where generations of popes are entombed, and learn about the Apostle Peter’s resting place.

With headsets included for crystal-clear commentary and live guiding in English and Spanish, this experience is designed for travelers who want more than a quick visit — it’s a full journey through the Vatican’s most iconic landmark.

Activity location

  • St. Peter's Square
    • Piazza San Pietro,
    • 00120, Vatican City, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Via di Porta Angelica, 83
    • 83 Via di Porta Angelica
    • 00193, Roma, Lazio, Italy

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Basilica Tour Without Dome
  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m
    2h 30m
  • English

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Price details
$69.67 x 1 Adult$69.67
Total
Price is $69.67
St. Peter’s Basilica Tour with Dome Climb Grottoes and Live Guide
  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m
    2h 30m
  • English
Price details
$69.67 x 1 Adult$69.67
Total
Price is $69.67

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guided tour of the Basilica
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Expert live guide (English & Spanish)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Access to the Vatican Grottoes (Underground)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Dome climb ticket
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Headsets to hear your guide clearly
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Alcoholic Beverages
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Food & drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Hotel pickup/drop-off

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

St. Peter's Square
  • 15m
  • Admission ticket included
Meet your guide in the iconic St. Peter’s Square, designed by Bernini. Learn about the history of the Vatican, the colonnades symbolizing the Church’s embrace, and the Egyptian obelisk at the center of the square. Your guide will set the stage for your Vatican journey.
St. Peter's Basilica
  • 45m
  • Admission ticket included
Dome Climb: Begin your adventure by ascending to the top of St. Peter’s Dome, Michelangelo’s masterpiece. First, take the elevator to the terrace level, then climb the remaining steps to the summit. From here, enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of Rome — the Vatican Gardens, the Colosseum, and the Tiber River all visible from above.
St. Peter's Basilica
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Basilica Interior: Step inside the world’s largest church, a treasure trove of Renaissance and Baroque art. See Michelangelo’s Pietà, Bernini’s ornate Baldachin, and the majestic bronze statue of St. Peter. Your guide will share fascinating stories about its construction and spiritual significance, making the art and architecture come alive.
Vatican Grottoes
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Descend into the Vatican Grottoes, the underground chambers beneath the Basilica. Explore the resting places of past Popes and saints, and see the spot where tradition holds that St. Peter himself is buried. This part of the tour offers a reflective and intimate look at centuries of Church history.

Location

Activity location

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    St. Peter's Square
    • Piazza San Pietro,
    • 00120, Vatican City, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Via di Porta Angelica, 83
    • 83 Via di Porta Angelica
    • 00193, Roma, Lazio, Italy

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