Our superb tour leaders will captivate you with fascinating tales, providing insights into the basilica’s distinctive past. Ascend the spiral stairs to the apex of the dome, Rome’s loftiest vantage point, to enjoy panoramic vistas of the Everlasting City.
- Borgo Vittorio, 38 - Discover the splendor of St. Peter’s Square and Vatican City on an exceptional tour led by a knowledgeable local historian. Join our expert guide to explore the dome’s interior and the Vatican crypts.
Meet your guide at the office (a mere one-minute walk away) near St. Peter’s Basilica, and then proceed to the dome’s first level on the viewing balcony. Experience the initial viewpoint via the dome’s elevator. Continue your ascent to the top, learning intriguing historical details and anecdotes from your guide along the way.
At the summit, within the Vatican’s highest point, take in the stunning, sweeping views of the city, including the Vatican gardens beneath.
Exiting the dome, bypass the queues to enter the basilica directly, as the staircase leads you to the basilica floor, allowing you to skip the long lines you would have observed from above. With your guide, explore the basilica’s treasures, including its statues, chapels, and sites of pilgrimage, before making your way down to the subterranean crypts. There, witness the final resting places of numerous popes and royals dating back to the 11th century.
- All fees and taxes included
- Transportation not included
- This tour doesn’t skip the line
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
