• St. Peter’s Square - Begin your tour at St. Peter’s Square and take in the grandeur of its majestic architecture. Discover the visual effects crafted by its designer, Bernini, and locate the two “special” spots within the square.
• St. Peter’s Basilica - Next, proceed to the Basilica to be awestruck by its splendor. Learn why it took 150 years to reconstruct and marvel at the golden ceilings and the stunning mosaics surrounding you.

Let your art-historian guide introduce you to famous masterpieces of Renaissance and Neoclassical art. Be captivated by the harmonious 30-meter-high canopy and admire the expressive power and delicate beauty of Michelangelo’s “Pietà”.

• Vatican Grottoes - Descend into the underground grottoes to visit St. Peter’s tomb. Touch the ancient walls of the original 4th-century basilica and appreciate the beautiful frescoes.
• Cupola di San Pietro - Then, ascend to the top of the Dome. Enjoy a bird’s-eye view over the marble floors and get an exclusive close-up look at the dome’s mosaics.

Climb even higher to reach the top balcony and be amazed by the spectacular panorama of Rome and beyond. Spot the Colosseum, the Pantheon, Castel Sant’Angelo, and other iconic monuments from a height of 136 meters. Relish a breathtaking view of St. Peter’s Square and the Vatican gardens.

• Vatican City - All the areas visited are part of Vatican City.

• Professional art-historian guide
• Guided tour of St. Peter Dome and St. Peter’s Basilica
• Sterilized headsets for clear audio
• Entry fees to the top of the Dome
• Full on-site assistance

• The Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel are not part of this tour
• This tour does not skip the line (neither the security checks one nor the dome’s elevator one)

Begin an extraordinary adventure starting at St. Peter’s Square, where Bernini’s architectural genius is on full display.

Next, step into the awe-inspiring St. Peter’s Basilica, a space adorned with golden ceilings, vibrant marbles, and masterpieces such as Michelangelo’s Pietà. Explore the Papal grottoes below, touching ancient walls and visiting St. Peter’s tomb for a profound historical experience.

The grand finale awaits as you climb to the dome’s summit, offering both close encounters with intricate mosaics and panoramic views of Rome’s iconic landmarks. From this elevated position at 136 meters, enjoy breathtaking vistas, spotting the Colosseum, Pantheon, and more.

PLEASE NOTE: If the grottoes or certain areas of St. Peter’s Basilica are closed, the guide will adjust the itinerary by showcasing alternative sites and artworks within the basilica. Consequently, the overall duration and quality of the tour will remain unchanged.

• The dome’s terrace might not be accessible during bad weather conditions. In that case, you can either ask for a partial refund and visit the Basilica and the grottoes or decide to cancel the tour for a full refund
• An appropriate dress-code is required in order to enter the churches: knees and shoulders should be covered
• Please take into consideration that the lines to clear security checks at the entrance of the square might take 15-120 minutes
• We recommend to wear comfortable walking shoes
• Please note that you will be required to pass through metal detectors at the entrance of the square
• The meeting point is outside the Basilica before entering St. Peter’s square and the security checks
• The Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel are not part of this tour
• The Vatican Necropoli is not part of this tour
• We might not be able to accommodate, refund or reschedule late arrivals
• Strollers are not allowed in the Basilica. There is a luggage deposit at the entrance of the basilica where you can leave the stroller
• Please note that this is not a skip-the-line tour
• Please provide the full names of all travellers when booking. The tickets are nominative, therefore, failure to present a voucher with all travellers’ full names may result in denied entry
• Each traveller must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the same name provided at the time of booking for a successful entry
• PLEASE NOTE: In the event that the grottoes or certain areas of St. Peter’s Basilica are closed, your guide will adapt the itinerary by highlighting alternative sites and artworks within the basilica. As a result, the overall duration and quality of the tour will remain unchanged
• Pets are not allowed inside the Basilica
• Not recommended for travellers with claustrophobia
• Not recommended for travellers with vertigo

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.