St. Peter’s Basilica: Guided Dome Climb

Explore the city's famous basilica and get amazing views from its top

★ 5.0 · 2 ratings2 hr 30 min

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Explore the heart of the Catholic Religion alongside an expert guide

Enjoy panoramic views of Rome during your climb up St. Peter's Dome.

Marvel at the intricate details of St. Peter's Dome as your guide introduces you to its extensive history.

Learn the ins and outs of St Peter's Square and its imposing Colonades.

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Duration2 hr 30 min

LocationRome

The experience

Explore the city's famous basilica and get amazing views from its top

Prepare for an exciting tour of St. Peter's Basilica! Start at the impressive St. Peter's Square and make your way to the basilica entrance.

Start your day taking a quick elevator ride up St. Peter's Dome to the panoramic terrace alongside your guide, then opt to climb to the top by stairs for amazing views.

After visiting the Dome, come back down and enjoy free time inside the Basilica to visit the Baldacchino, the Statue of St. Peter, and the *Pietà*.

Pay respects to the tombs of past popes before wrapping up your visit to this holy place.

What’s included

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

Not included

Hotel pickup/drop-off
Skip-the-line services (these are not available at the St. Peter's Basilica)
Access to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel

Where to go

St. Peter's Basilica

Largo del Colonnato

View meeting point mapLocal timezone: Europe/Rome

Before you book

Important visitor information

Must know

The tour can't accommodate guests with wheelchairs or walking impairments

Entry to St. Peter's Basilica is free of charge. In peak times, you could wait in line for up to 25 minutes to enter

Participants are required to carry a copy of the identification page of their passports on tour

How to use

Meet your guide at Largo Del Colonnato, the area just outside of the St. Peters Square colonnades, on the right side if you’re looking at St. Peter’s Basilica

You’ll see a representative holding a “The Tour Guy” sign, standing between the fountain and the green kiosk

To access St. Peter's Basilica, please consider that from June to the end of August there could be long lines and the waiting time could be up to 30 minutes

The meeting point is outside the Basilica before entering St. Peter's Square and the security checks. Do not go through the metal detectors before meeting your guide

Participants are required to carry a copy of the identification page of their passports on tour

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