• St. Peter’s Square - Begin your journey at St. Peter’s Square and experience the grandeur of its stunning architecture. Discover the visual effects crafted by its designer, Bernini, and locate the two unique spots within the square.
• St. Peter’s Basilica - Proceed to the Basilica to be awed by its splendor. Learn why its reconstruction took 150 years and admire the golden ceilings and the remarkable mosaics surrounding you.

Allow your art historian guide to introduce you to famous masterpieces of Renaissance and Neoclassical art. Be captivated by the harmonious 30-meter-high canopy and appreciate 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 admire the exquisite frescoes.
• St. Peter’s Basilica - Ascend to the top of the Dome (via stairs). 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 breathtaking panorama over Rome and beyond. Spot the Colosseum, the Pantheon, Castel Sant’Angelo, and other iconic landmarks from a height of 136 meters. Relish a stunning 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
• Entry fees to the top of the Dome (by stairs)

• The Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel are not part of this tour
• This tour does not skip the line

Begin your journey at St. Peter’s Square, where Bernini’s architectural genius is on full display.

Next, step into St. Peter’s Basilica, a majestic space featuring golden ceilings, colorful marbles, and renowned works like Michelangelo’s Pietà. Explore the Papal grottoes below, where you can touch ancient walls and visit St. Peter’s tomb for a deeply historical experience.

The highlight of the tour is the ascent to the dome’s peak, providing both an up-close look at intricate mosaics and sweeping views of Rome’s famous landmarks. From this elevated position at 136 meters, enjoy stunning vistas, spotting the Colosseum, Pantheon, and more.

PLEASE NOTE:
If the grottoes or certain sections of St. Peter’s Basilica are closed, the guide will adjust the itinerary to feature alternative sites and artworks within the basilica. The tour’s duration and quality will remain consistent. The Dome climb is accessible by stairs only; the elevator is not part of this tour.

• 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 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
• The Dome climb is by stairs only; the elevator is not included in this tour
• 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.