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Tour of St. Peter's Basilica, Holy Door and Dome

By Imperial tour
10 out of 10
Exceptional
Price is $70 per adult
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  • 2h
  • Mobile voucher
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  • Multiple languages
Overview

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 from above.

Activity location

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

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Piazza della Città Leonina
    • Piazza della Città Leonina
    • 00193, Roma, Lazio, Italy

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Tour St. Peter's Basilica, Holy Door
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English
Price details
$69.82 x 1 Adult$69.82
Total
Price is $69.82
Basilica Tour + Dome Access
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English
Price details
$93.10 x 1 Adult$93.10
Total
Price is $93.10

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedTicket Dome
  • What's includedWhat's includedBasilica tour
  • What's includedWhat's includedHeadphones
  • What's includedWhat's includedGuide

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Dress code: Legs covered up to the knee and shoulders covered

Activity itinerary

St. Peter's Basilica
  • 1h 15m
  • Admission ticket included
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.
Cupola di San Pietro
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
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.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESSt. Peter's Basilica
    • Piazza San Pietro
    • 00120, Vatican City, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEPiazza della Città Leonina
    • Piazza della Città Leonina
    • 00193, Roma, Lazio, Italy

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