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St. Peter’s Basilica Guided Tour with Dome Access

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.

Dive into the artistic and architectural marvel of St. Peter’s Basilica with a guided tour. Upgrade to climb the Dome for stunning city views.

    • 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.

    • Guided tour of St. Peter's Basilica and Dome with entry

    • Expert English, Spanish, French, German or Italian-speaking guide

    • Access by elevator to the base and stairs to the top

    • Breakfast (for French and English options, if selected)

    • Entry to Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel

    • Entry to the Necropolis / St. Peter’s Tomb / Scavi

  • These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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    Guests from United States, France, Spain and over 72 countries have loved this experience
    Beberly Fernandez Esquivel

    Beberly

    5/5

    Feb, 2025

    Valentina es una excelente guía! Nos encanto el conocimiento que tiene, el trato hacia el grupo y la forma de hacerlo interactivo. Nos encantó!!!
    David Ventura Pacheco

    David

    5/5

    Feb, 2025

    A visit worth discovering for its immense history. Great tour with the guide Valeria, who was very explanatory in his tour. Unique experience, to repeat.
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    Ligia Ioana Damian

    Ligia

    5/5

    Feb, 2025

    We had a great experience visiting for the first time the great Basilica St Peter. We had an amazing guide, her name is Alexandra from Best Tour and we recommend her 100%. She managed to give life to everything by telling stories and facts about the whole Basilica. We can not imagine this experience without a guide like her.
    THU THUY NGUYEN

    Thu

    5/5

    Feb, 2025

    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.
    Diampanga MAKITO Benito

    Diampanga

    5/5

    Feb, 2025

    Visit of February 4, 2025: I'd like to take the time to write this review because the visit I had to St. Peter's Basilica in the "Vatican" and (not Rome ^^) was one of my favorites that I've done all-Time. Indeed, a big big up to the guide I'll always remember, Federico, who was incredible, making the experience immersive and unique for me and my 2 other friends, who aren't much into guided tours and aren't too interested in history. I imagine the impression was the same for the other people who had taken part in the tour. We had selected a tour in French, and Federico frankly blew us away with his level of French, which I find charming and captivating. This tour was unique, and he made us feel privileged in that he gave us funny but important anecdotes that all the other guides didn't have at all, given that he had worked for a long time as a guide at the basilica. Funny, cultured and amusing, there's no shortage of superlatives to describe this guide, who impressed me: as a guide myself at the Louvre, Orsay, Château de Versailles and other monuments in Paris, I was so proud and happy to attend his visit, since his acting and information alone enhance and elevate our profession as guides. What's more, thanks to his contacts and friendliness with his colleagues at the Basilica, he got us to the places we wanted to visit much more quickly, and avoided us waiting in line in many places: at the security checkpoint, then access to the church and many other places besides. He told us at the start of the tour that he didn't consider himself to be the best guide to the Vatican and Rome, but I'm not afraid to say that there aren't any better than him at the moment, and even in France he'd outrank quite a few. There are a lot of photos, but here are just a few of those taken during our visit, and of Federico, who was a wonderful guide. Thank you to the agency for giving us this guide. If I come to Rome again, I won't hesitate to book with you, you made our Vatican day unforgettable. Benito
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    • Explore St. Peter's Basilica and the Holy Papal Tombs, admiring masterpieces like Michelangelo’s Pietà. Discover centuries of history with your expert guide. You can upgrade for an exciting climb to the highest point of Rome’s iconic St. Peter’s Basilica. The view from here is simply breathtaking. The city of Rome, a striking and glorious confluence of the ancient and the modern, stretches past the wetlands and forests of the Riserva Naturale, and all the way to the Tyrrhenian Sea in the southwest. You will see the Vatican and some of Rome’s most famous landmarks bordered by the Castelli Romani hills.

    Getting started

    After booking, you'll receive your ticket by email along with meeting point details and instructions. Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before your scheduled tour to avoid delays.

    What to expect

    St. Peter's Basilica

    An artistic and architectural marvel designed by geniuses of the Renaissance like Donato Bramante, Lorenzo Bernini, and Michelangelo, St. Peter’s Basilica has become one of the world’s most ostentatious symbols of Christianity. Your guide will tell you all about the beliefs that surround the real location of the tombs of St. Peter and the first Bishop of Rome. Explore Piazza Risorgimento and Piazza San Pietro areas. Admire some of the artistic masterpieces of Bernini and Michelangelo before heading to see the Papal Sarcophagi of the Basilica.

    Features

    • Michelangelo’s Pietà – A stunning marble sculpture of Mary and Jesus.

    • Bernini’s Baldachin – A grand, gilded canopy over the Papal Altar.

    • Papal Tombs – Final resting places of past popes beneath the Basilica.

    • Dome view – Panoramic views of Vatican City from the top.

    • Vatican Grottoes – Underground chapels and papal tombs.

    • St. Peter’s Square – Iconic colonnades and the Egyptian obelisk.

  • What to bring

    • Comfortable shoes are recommended.

    What's not allowed

    • Strict dress code: knees and shoulders must be covered for all guests.

    • Mobile phones must remain in silent mode inside the Basilica.

    Accessibility

    • This experience is not accessible by wheelchair and pram/strollers.

    • The climb to the Dome's top involves a substantial number of steps and requires a decent level of physical fitness. It is not recommended for people with heart/back conditions, mobility issues, or late-stage pregnancy.

    Additional information

    • Around religious holidays at the Vatican, parts of the tour such as the Papal Tombs may not be open. In this case, the tour of the Basilica itself will be extended.
    • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

    • Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

    • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

    Meeting point

    • Please check your final voucher for the meeting point details and specific instructions.

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