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St. Peter's Basilica: Guided Tour + Dome Access

Explore St. Peter's Basilica with a professional art historian

★ 4.5 · 963 ratings1 hr 45 min

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Duration1 hr 45 min

LocationRome

Languages6 tour languages

Venue hours

Opening times

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St. Peter's Basilica

Today · Thu, Jul 30: 07:00 – 19:00
Fri, Jul 31: 07:00 – 19:00
Sat, Aug 1: 07:00 – 19:00
Sun, Aug 2: 13:30 – 18:00
Mon, Aug 3: 07:00 – 19:00
Tue, Aug 4: 07:00 – 19:00
Wed, Aug 5: 13:30 – 18:00

Local time · Europe/Rome

The experience

Explore St. Peter's Basilica with a professional art historian

Gain incredible insight (and views of Vatican City) with tickets for a guided tour of St. Peter's Basilica and climb to the top of the dome.

Start your tour by ascending the stairs to the dome of St. Peter's. Contemplate the interior mosaics of the dome up close while your guide shares stories about the history of this Renaissance-style church.

Once you reach the viewing deck, marvel at the stunning views of St. Peter's Square and the Vatican Gardens from above.

Admire Rome from a height of 136 meters, and spot the Colosseum, the Pantheon, Castel Sant'Angelo, and other historic sites.

From here, descend directly into the Basilica and avoid the long lines at its entrance. Wander through renowned works of Renaissance and Neoclassic art by Canova, Michelangelo, and Bernini with an art historian as your guide.

What’s included

Access to St. Peter's Basilica
Entry ticket to St. Peter’s Dome
Live guide
Guided tour
Headset to hear the guide

Not included

Access to the Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel
Skip-the-line service
Guided tour of St. Peter's dome
Access to Papal Grottoes

Where to go

St. Peter's Basilica

Largo del Colonnato 5

View meeting point mapLocal timezone: Europe/Rome

Before you book

Important visitor information

Must know

Not suitable for those who suffer from claustrophobia or vertigo

Entry to St. Peter’s Basilica is free of charge; however, please note that the security check lines at the entrance cannot be skipped and may take between 15 and 120 minutes

Pets are not allowed in the basilica

Before purchase

Not wheelchair-accessible

Tour subject to weather and liturgical events

320 steps to climb up the dome

Full name of all participants is required

Good to know

*Dress Code (for all genders):**

Knees and shoulders must be covered

No hats or sunglasses

No clothing with rips, tears, or transparent material

Failure to comply to these rules may result in denied entry

Strollers are not allowed inside the Basilica

How to use

Meet your guide at the meeting point at Largo del Colonnato 5. The meeting point is outside the Basilica before entering St. Peter's square and the security checks. Look for the yellow sign with the TOURIKS logo on it

Please arrive 20 minutes before your scheduled time

Do not go through the metal detectors before meeting the guide

Bring your own wired headphones

To access the Basilica, please consider that from June to the end of August there could be long lines

PLEASE NOTE: In the event that certain areas of the Basilica are closed, the guide will adapt the itinerary (highlighting alternative sites and artworks). The duration and quality of the tour will remain unchanged

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