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Tour of St Peter's Basilica with Dome Climb and Grottoes
Durata dell'attività (1 to 4 hours)
Light
Ospitato in English
Condividere
Panoramica
Informazioni
Explore St Peter's Basilica with a climb to the dome and a visit to the grottoes.
Cosa farai
Enjoy a unique bird's-eye view of Rome with this tour of St. Peter's Basilica, which includes a climb to the top of its dome. Explore St. Peter's Square and church with an art historian guide, marveling 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.
Cosa è incluso?
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
Cosa non è incluso?
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- 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
- An appropriate dress-code is required in order to enter the churches: knees and shoulders should be covered
- Please take into consideration that the lines to clear security checks at the entrance of the square might take 15-120 minutes
- We recommend to wear comfortable walking shoes
- Please note that you will be required to pass through metal detectors at the entrance of the square
- The meeting point is outside the Basilica before entering St. Peter's square and the security checks
- The Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel are not part of this tour
- The Vatican Necropoli is not part of this tour
- We might not be able to accommodate, refund or reschedule late arrivals
- Strollers are not allowed in the Basilica. There is a luggage deposit at the entrance of the basilica where you can leave the stroller
- Please note that this is not a skip-the-line tour
- Please provide the full names of all travellers when booking. The tickets are nominative, therefore, failure to present a voucher with all travellers' full names may result in denied entry
- Each traveller must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the same name provided at the time of booking for a successful entry
- 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
- Pets are not allowed inside the Basilica
- Not recommended for travellers with claustrophobia
- Not recommended for travellers with vertigo
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
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Rome Historical & Heritage Tours Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do
Explore the full itinerary for Tour of St Peter's Basilica with Dome Climb and Grottoes in Rome, Italy. This historical & heritage tours experience includes 4 stops over 1 day. Duration: 1 hours. Activity level: Light.
Nessun pasto incluso in questo giorno.
Nessun alloggio incluso in questo giorno.
Ecco il punto di partenza
St. Peter's Square
1
St. Peter's Square
Fermare: 10 minutes ·Ingresso inclusoIl costo d'ingresso è incluso nel pacchetto turistico senza costi aggiuntivi.
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.
2
St. Peter's Basilica
Fermare: 40 minutes ·Ingresso inclusoIl costo d'ingresso è incluso nel pacchetto turistico senza costi aggiuntivi.
- 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".
3
The Vatican Grottoes
Fermare: 15 minutes ·Ingresso inclusoIl costo d'ingresso è incluso nel pacchetto turistico senza costi aggiuntivi.
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.
4
Cupola di San Pietro
Fermare: 40 minutes ·Ingresso inclusoIl costo d'ingresso è incluso nel pacchetto turistico senza costi aggiuntivi.
- Then climb your way up to the top of the Dome. Enjoy a bird's-eye view over the marble floors and take an exclusive and close-up look at the mosaics of the dome.
- Go 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.
Questo conclude il tour.
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