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St. Peter’s Basilica & Dome Guided Tour with Breakfast

Stairway leading to the dome of St. Peter's Basilica, Rome, with intricate architectural details.
panoramic views of Rome from St. Peter's Basilica
Visitor with audio guide exploring St. Peter's Basilica dome in Rome, Italy.
Michelangelo's Pieta sculpture inside St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican City.

Duration

3 hrs

Guided tour

Meals included

Indulge in a sumptuous meal as a part of your experience

Effortlessly explore St. Peter's Basilica on a tour with a delicious breakfast and exclusive elevator access to its massive Dome's base!

    • Fuel up for the adventure ahead! Enjoy a sumptuous breakfast before taking on Earth’s largest church and Vatican City’s towering gem – St. Peter’s Basilica.

    • In 3 hours, delve into the basilica's secrets with an expert guide. Admire Michelangelo's marble sculpture Pietà and Bernini's bronze canopy Baldachin.

    • Access to the Dome has never been easier. Just step into and out of an elevator to look out at the chapel with new eyes!

    • Indulge in vistas of the Eternal City from the terrace, marveling at the Vatican Gardens. Book your tour in English or French per your preference.

    • Fun fact: Inside the Basilica sits an ancient statue of St. Peter, whose right leg has been worn down by kisses from devout pilgrims!

    • Entry with guided tour of St. Peter’s Basilica and Dome

    • Expert English or French-speaking guide (as per option selected)

    • Elevator access to the Dome’s 1st level

    • Breakfast

  • These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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    What our guests say

    Diana Vele

    Diana

    Oct, 2024Verified booking

    5/5
    The Basilica is impressive 💖and after climbing all the way to the top, on the terrace, the view was magnificent. It was worth climbing 500 hundreds of stairs for such view!🙂 The guide is good and the way he speaks showed us that he knows everything there is to know about the basilica, but sometimes his jokes was out of place. I would prefer to have a guide less full of information and more respectful towards the people he accompanied, and that he remembered that he was doing the tour for us, to make us discover his knoledge of the basilica and not to make us discover his bad jokes🙁
    Chapotot Louis

    Chapotot

    Oct, 2024Verified booking

    5/5
    The guide's explanations The incredible view from the dome of St. Peter's Basilica The grandiose interior of St. Peter's Basilica The opportunity to pray in one of the basilica's chapels, away from the noise of visitors
    Randy Langdon

    Randy

    Nov, 2024Verified booking

    5/5
    Our guide tour was very knowledgeable, pleasant and very personable! I would recommend him to others!
    Jean-François LAVERGNE

    Jean-françois

    Oct, 2024Verified booking

    3/5
    we really liked the place, the access to the dome is great.
    Christopher Graham

    Christopher

    Oct, 2024Verified booking

    5/5
    Our guide was very knowledgeable, took us through the entire Vatican area in a very organized fashion
  • Start your adventure with an exploration of flavors. A hearty breakfast will fuel you up before deep diving into Michelangelo's genius.

    The view from atop a cupola

    Take this enriching walk through St. Peter's Basilica with expert guidance steadily unveiling its hidden wonders. Ascend to the Dome's base effortlessly via elevator, peering at the church from a new perspective. Panoramas of the Eternal City unfold from the rooftop terrace, marvel at the Sistine Chapel's roof, and catch a glimpse of the papal enclave's chimney. Don't miss an encounter with the giant Apostle statues on the roof level, providing a unique frame of reference on their colossal scale—perfect for an unforgettable photo op.

    A Renaissance crypt

    Led by a knowledgeable English or French-speaking guide, delve into the basilica's secrets, exploring concealed corners and St. Peter's burial space. Gaze at the Renaissance leitmotifs and statues that adorn the walls, and check out the large lettering wrapped within the dome! This seamless experience offers a memorable immersion into the cultural and architectural treasures of the Vatican City.

  • What’s not allowed

    • Strict dress code: No shorts or sleeveless shirts are allowed..

    • Liquids, sharp items, and bulky bags are not allowed inside the venue.

    Accessibility

    • The Dome is not accessible by wheelchair and pram/strollers.

    • This experience is not recommended for those who suffer from claustrophobia.

    • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

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

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

    Meeting Point

    • Meet your guide at Al San Michele Bar.

    • Address: Borgo Santo Spirito 17, 00193 Roma RM, Italy.

    Get Directions to the Meeting Point

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