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St Peters Basilica dome

St Peters Basilica dome
Visitors on St. Peter’s Basilica Dome Terrace in Rome, Italy, overlooking cityscape.
St. Peter’s Basilica Dome view from the rooftop in Rome during a guided tour.
Statues on the  St. Peter’s Basilica Terrace
Visitors on St. Peter’s Basilica Dome Terrace in Rome, Italy, overlooking cityscape.
View from St. Peter’s Basilica Dome overlooking Vatican City rooftops and Rome skyline.
Visitors descending the dome of St. Peter's Basilica, Rome, with panoramic city views.
St. Peter's Basilica interior with ornate dome and intricate architectural details in Rome.
St. Peter's Basilica interior with ornate dome and intricate architectural details in Rome.
Statue of St Sebastian at St. Peter’s Basilica
Details of the Interiors of St. Peter’s Basilica
Paintings on the Saint Peter's Basilica Ceiling
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1 hr
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  • Explore one the world's largest church and beacon of the Vatican at your selected time.

  • Enjoy an expert-led tour of St. Peter’s Basilica, covering the grand interiors, and Michelangelo’s Pietà.

  • Visit the Papal Tombs, where past Popes – including St. Peter – are laid to rest.

  • Upgrade to climb the Dome and access to the highest point in Rome for unmatched panoramic views.

  • Admire Michelangelo’s mosaics up close before reaching the outdoor terrace.

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  • Explore one the world's largest church and beacon of the Vatican at your selected time.

  • Enjoy an expert-led tour of St. Peter’s Basilica, covering the grand interiors, and Michelangelo’s Pietà.

  • Visit the Papal Tombs, where past Popes – including St. Peter – are laid to rest.

  • Upgrade to climb the Dome and access to the highest point in Rome for unmatched panoramic views.

  • Admire Michelangelo’s mosaics up close before reaching the outdoor terrace.

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€14.95
Visitors on St. Peter’s Basilica Dome Terrace in Rome, Italy, overlooking cityscape.
St. Peter's Basilica dome view with tourists in St. Peter's Square, Rome.
Tour guide explaining St. Peter's Basilica architecture to visitors in Rome, Italy.
Bernini's Baldacchino beneath St. Peter's Basilica dome, Rome, with intricate bronze details.
St. Peter's Basilica dome interior with intricate paintings, Rome, Italy.
Michelangelo's Pieta sculpture inside St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican City.
Vatican Grottoes with visitors exploring historic tombs beneath St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican City.
Tourists exploring the dome of Saint Peter's Basilica, Vatican City.
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3 hr
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  • Explore St. Peter's Basilica on a guided tour in a small group, unlocking its artistic treasures and history.

  • See Michelangelo's Pietà, and Bernini's Baldacchino, and explore the sacred tombs in the Papal Grottoes.

  • The Basilica houses the bronze Cathedra Petri, believed to be the seat used by St. Peter himself, a powerful symbol of papal authority.

  • Ascend the St. Peter's Basilica dome for jaw-dropping panoramic views of Rome, including the Colosseum and Vatican Gardens.

  • Fun fact: The Pieta in St. Peter's Basilica is the only artwork Michelangelo ever signed, fueling speculation about his motivations.

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  • Explore St. Peter's Basilica on a guided tour in a small group, unlocking its artistic treasures and history.

  • See Michelangelo's Pietà, and Bernini's Baldacchino, and explore the sacred tombs in the Papal Grottoes.

  • The Basilica houses the bronze Cathedra Petri, believed to be the seat used by St. Peter himself, a powerful symbol of papal authority.

  • Ascend the St. Peter's Basilica dome for jaw-dropping panoramic views of Rome, including the Colosseum and Vatican Gardens.

  • Fun fact: The Pieta in St. Peter's Basilica is the only artwork Michelangelo ever signed, fueling speculation about his motivations.

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€45
Vatican Museums tour group viewing Sistine Chapel ceiling, St. Peter’s Basilica Dome visible in background, Rome.
Vatican Museums sculptures display with visitors exploring the gallery.
Bramante Staircase, Vatican Museum
St. Peter's Basilica dome interior view, Rome, showcasing intricate artwork and architecture.
St. Peter's Basilica interior with Bernini's Baldacchino under the dome in Vatican City.
2 hr
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  • Enjoy saving up while taking a deeper look into the most important sights offered by the Vatican on this combo guided tour available in 3 languages.

  • Enjoy an educational tour of the St. Peter's Basilica with a local expert guide, and check out stunning works of art by Bernini, Carlo Maderno, and more.

  • Pay homage to Pope John Paul II at his tomb and learn about the iconic chair of St. Peter - presumed to have been used by St. Peter, the first Pope of Christianity.

  • Make your way with the host to the intriguing Vatican Museums and admire the masterpieces it houses on a guided tour with a carefully curated itinerary.

  • Explore the Pigna Courtyard, Pius Clementino Museum, Chandelier’s Gallery, Tapestries Gallery, Raphael’s Rooms, and many more!

  • Marvel at the breathtaking murals by Botticelli and Michelangelo that adorn the walls of the world-famous Sistine Chapel.

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  • Enjoy saving up while taking a deeper look into the most important sights offered by the Vatican on this combo guided tour available in 3 languages.

  • Enjoy an educational tour of the St. Peter's Basilica with a local expert guide, and check out stunning works of art by Bernini, Carlo Maderno, and more.

  • Pay homage to Pope John Paul II at his tomb and learn about the iconic chair of St. Peter - presumed to have been used by St. Peter, the first Pope of Christianity.

  • Make your way with the host to the intriguing Vatican Museums and admire the masterpieces it houses on a guided tour with a carefully curated itinerary.

  • Explore the Pigna Courtyard, Pius Clementino Museum, Chandelier’s Gallery, Tapestries Gallery, Raphael’s Rooms, and many more!

  • Marvel at the breathtaking murals by Botticelli and Michelangelo that adorn the walls of the world-famous Sistine Chapel.

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St. Peter’s Basilica facade with tourists in Vatican City.
Visitors exploring the Vatican Museums with a guide, viewing art and architecture, Rome, Italy.
Vatican Museums guided tour with visitors admiring Sistine Chapel ceiling in Rome.
Vatican Museum Gallery visitors admiring artwork in Sistine Chapel, Rome.
Tour group admiring Sistine Chapel ceiling during Vatican Museums guided tour, Rome.
Vatican Museums guided tour group viewing Sistine Chapel ceiling artwork.
Visitors on St. Peter’s Basilica Dome Terrace in Rome, Italy, overlooking cityscape.
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2 hr
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  • Skip the ticket lines, saving 1-2 hours and visit the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel with the insights of a local guide.
  • Explore the Museums’ famed galleries, like the Raphael Rooms and Gallery of Maps, while your guide shares exciting stories in your choice of language.
  • Enjoy interesting insights from your guide before entering the Sistine Chapel to admire Michelangelo’s legendary frescoes, including The Last Judgment.
  • Upgrade your experience to include St. Peter’s Basilica, with the choice of standard entry or a guided tour for a deeper dive into this sacred landmark.
  • Save time with direct access to the Basilica via a hidden door from the Sistine Chapel, skipping a 20-minute walk and a 2-hour queue.

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  • Skip the ticket lines, saving 1-2 hours and visit the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel with the insights of a local guide.
  • Explore the Museums’ famed galleries, like the Raphael Rooms and Gallery of Maps, while your guide shares exciting stories in your choice of language.
  • Enjoy interesting insights from your guide before entering the Sistine Chapel to admire Michelangelo’s legendary frescoes, including The Last Judgment.
  • Upgrade your experience to include St. Peter’s Basilica, with the choice of standard entry or a guided tour for a deeper dive into this sacred landmark.
  • Save time with direct access to the Basilica via a hidden door from the Sistine Chapel, skipping a 20-minute walk and a 2-hour queue.
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€74.90
Visitors exploring the Vatican Museums with a guide, viewing art and architecture.
Sculptures at the Vatican Museums
Gallery of Maps at the Vatican Museums
Sculpture of the River Nile in Vatican Museums, Rome, featuring reclining figure with children.
Visitor admiring ceiling artwork in Vatican Museums, Rome.
Vatican Museums Staircase
St. Peter Basilica, Vatican
Altar of the St. Peter Basilica, Vatican
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3 hr
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  • Experience the best of Vatican on a private, skip-the-line tour tailored just for you.

  • Skip the crowds with direct entry to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, and step straight into St. Peter’s Basilica through a secret back door.

  • Enjoy a truly personal experience—just you, your group, and an expert guide sharing fascinating stories and hidden details along the way.

  • Customize your visit to suit your interests—explore treasures like the Borgia Apartments, Braccio Nuovo, or uncover hidden gems that catch your eye.

  • Complete your experience with an upgrade to a guided Basilica tour. Learn about masterpieces like Michelangelo’s Pietà and see the beautiful dome up close.

More details

  • Experience the best of Vatican on a private, skip-the-line tour tailored just for you.

  • Skip the crowds with direct entry to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, and step straight into St. Peter’s Basilica through a secret back door.

  • Enjoy a truly personal experience—just you, your group, and an expert guide sharing fascinating stories and hidden details along the way.

  • Customize your visit to suit your interests—explore treasures like the Borgia Apartments, Braccio Nuovo, or uncover hidden gems that catch your eye.

  • Complete your experience with an upgrade to a guided Basilica tour. Learn about masterpieces like Michelangelo’s Pietà and see the beautiful dome up close.

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€599

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Julie Ann Smithson

Julie

5/5
We had a fabulous guide who was friendly, incredibly knowledgeable and approachable. We were informed in good time regarding a change in start time as the original guide was not available. Meeting point was easy to find and just a short walk from the entrance to the Vatican museum. The most expensive tour we booked but definitely worth the money to get the most out of the visit.
majastre  bertrand
FR

Majastre

5/5
France
A really perfect guided tour and our French-speaking guide was the icing on the cake - he was really great and very pleasant and taught us a lot of things.
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THU THUY NGUYEN
US

Thu

5/5
United States
Karen was an amazing guide! You can tell she's passionate about her job and love sharing what she learned about the basilica. Was very satisfied with the tour.
Gaby Florencia Loyola
CL

Gaby

4/5
Chile
The experience itself was good, but the guide did not speak Spanish clearly, a lot of mixture between Italian and Spanish which made it difficult for us to understand, but we still managed to understand something.
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Kristine M Asmussen
US

Kristine

4/5
United States
The dome was amazing of course. I thought we would "skip the line" but we still had to wait in line at security and wait in line before going up the steps. It was October and there were a lot of people. I was hoping to have a more express entry.
Peter Graham Charlish
GB

Peter

5/5
United Kingdom
The Basillica is simply stunning, and the climb up the steps to the top of the dome is a definite must. There are queues despite the "fast track" but they are managed pretty well. The organisation by headout was excellent, easy to locate meeting spot - and a "free" breakfast which was a nice surprise as it was very early in the morning.
Gertrud Johanna Berg

Gertrud

5/5
Our guide Lia was really great. Full of enthusiasm, she took us as her "family" throughout the morning. Standing so early in St. Peter's Square is a wonderful experience. We really enjoyed the tour and all the wonderful stories.
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Rhea Day

Rhea

5/5
Well planned tour of Saint Peters. Really enjoyed the view and the tour guide - he was very entertaining and told some things about history I had no idea about

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