• Language:EnglishEn
  • Currency:USD  (US$)
  • Wishlist
  • Cart
  • Help
  • Log in
Skip to content
  • Italy
  • Lazio
  • Things to do in Rome
  • Saint Peter's Square
Guided tour

Rome: Guided Tour of St. Peter's Basilica with Dome Climb

4.6  / 5
4358 reviews
Activity provider:Touriks
photo-gallery
photo-collagephoto-collagephoto-collagephoto-collage
Add to wishlist
Guided tour

Rome: Guided Tour of St. Peter's Basilica with Dome Climb

Activity provider:Touriks
4.6  / 5
4358 reviews
Likely to sell out

From US$ 51.77 per person

Likely to sell out

Discover St. Peter's Basilica on a guided tour with a professional art historian. Climb to the top of St. Peter's Dome and admire the remarkable views of Rome.

About this activity

Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Reserve now & pay later
Keep your travel plans flexible — book your spot and pay nothing today.
Duration 1.5 - 2 hours
Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide
Chinese, Italian, French, Spanish, German, Portuguese, Russian, English
Private or small groups available

Experience

Highlights
  • Explore St. Peter's Basilica with an art historian guide
  • Climb the stairs to the top of St. Peter's Dome
  • Admire the mosaics of the Dome up close
  • Enjoy stunning views of St. Peter's Square and Rome from a height of 136 meters
  • View the Basilica's array of impressive marble, ceilings, and mosaics
Full description

Join a private or shared guided tour of St. Peter's Basilica and experience this iconic attraction. Marvel at the magnificent interior of the Basilica and learn why the church took 150 years to rebuild. Discover the colorful marbles, golden ceilings, and the impressive Michelangelo's Pietà while your guide shares stories about the history of this Renaissance-style church. Take the elevator with your guide up to half the height towards the top of the Dome. Then take the steps and continue your climb to the the viewing deck at the very top. First contemplate the interior mosaics of the dome close up, then marvel at the striking views of St. Peter's Square and the Vatican Gardens from above. Admire Rome from a height of 136 meters, and spot the Colosseum, the Pantheon, Castel Sant'Angelo, and other historic sites.

Includes
  • Guided tour of St. Peter's Basilica and Dome
  • Professional art historian guide
  • Entry fees to the dome by elevator
  • Sterilized headsets
  • Vatican Museums
  • Sistine Chapel
  • Skip-the-line service
Not suitable for
  • People with back problems
  • People with claustrophobia
  • People with vertigo

Select participants and date

Participants

Date

Meeting point

Meeting point may vary depending on the option booked.

Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Long-sleeved shirt

Not allowed

  • Shorts
  • Weapons or sharp objects
  • Luggage or large bags
  • Short skirts
  • Sleeveless shirts

Know before you go

  • The Dome's terrace might not be accessible during bad weather. In such cases, you can ask for a partial refund and visit the other areas, or cancel for a full refund
  • Please note that this is not a skip-the-line tour
  • St. Peter Basilica can be subject to partial unforeseen closures due to Vatican Administration
  • Modest clothing is required to enter the Basilica (knees and shoulders should be covered)
  • Please take into consideration that the lines to clear security checks at the entrance are not skippable and may take 15 to 120 minutes (during holidays)
  • For environmental reasons, it is preferable that you bring your own headphones and do not print your voucher. The activity provider will provide headphones if you forget yours
Likely to sell out

From US$ 51.77 per person

Reserve now & pay later to book your spot and pay nothing today
Reserve now & pay later to book your spot and pay nothing today
  • Give this as a gift

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.6 /5

based on 4358 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.8/5
  • Transportation
    2.5/5
  • Value for money
    4.3/5
  • Service
    5/5

Filter

By star rating

Sort by:

Beated the heat and the crowd,, but totally worth it! It really is something else - there is so much history and beauty in the Basilica. I definetly recommend going there earlier in the day and maybe taking a guided tour to see the most impressive church! We had Silva as a guide and even though she was new in this, she did a terrific job :)

Read more

September 27, 2023

L
Lavinia – RomaniaVerified booking

Helpful?

Excellent and informational tour! Please keep in mind that there are no “skip the line” for the security clearance and dome climb, so the tour may go longer than the 2 hours listed. Our guide wanted us to have the full experience. Climbing the dome was both exhilarating and exhausting, but worth it!

Read more

September 27, 2023

J
Jamie – United StatesVerified booking

Helpful?

Elenora was the best tour guide we have had in Rome/Vatican. Very knowledgeable and knows about all of the art in St Peter’s basilica and the history. If you really want to have a great experience St Peter’s Basilica then you have to go with Elenora.

Read more

September 24, 2023

J
Jake – United StatesVerified booking

Helpful?

Product ID: 400325

  • Italy
  • Lazio
  • Things to do in Rome
  • Saint Peter's Square

Top Attractions in Rome

  • 1Vatican Museums
  • 2Colosseum
  • 3Pantheon, Rome
  • 4Castel Sant'Angelo
  • 5St. Peter's Basilica
  • 6St Peter's Basilica Dome
  • 7Cortile del Belvedere
  • 8Leonardo Da Vinci Experience
  • 9Borghese Gallery
  • 10Welcome to Rome Heritage Museum
  • 11Doria Pamphili Gallery
  • 12Mamertine Prison
  • 13Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport
  • 14Piazza Navona
  • 15Vittorio Emmanuel II Monument
  • 16Vicus Caprarius
  • 17Sistine Chapel
  • 18National Roman Museum - Palazzo Massimo alle Terme
  • 19Capitoline Museums
  • 20Piazza del Popolo

Things to Do in Rome

  • 1Rome Activities
  • 2Rome Sightseeing
  • 3Rome Culture & history
  • 4Rome Architecture
  • 5Rome UNESCO sites
  • 6Rome Tours
  • 7Rome Rainy-day activities
  • 8Rome Guided tours
  • 9Rome Summer activities
  • 10Rome Walking tours
  • 11Rome Religious & spiritual activities
  • 12Rome Landmarks & monuments
  • 13Rome Museums & exhibitions
  • 14Rome Art
  • 15Rome Archaeology
  • 16Rome Deals & discounts
  • 17Rome Entry tickets
  • 18Rome Self-guided activities
  • 19Rome Audio guides
  • 20Rome Garden & park tours

Cities in Italy

  • 1Venice
  • 2Florence
  • 3Milan
  • 4Naples
  • 5Pompei
  • 6Sorrento
  • 7Genoa
  • 8Verona
  • 9Pisa
  • 10Palermo
  • 11Como
  • 12Siena
  • 13Catania
  • 14Turin
  • 15Taormina
  • 16Palau
  • 17Polignano a Mare
  • 18Cala Gonone
  • 19La Spezia
  • 20La Maddalena

Top destinations

  • Paris
  • Rome
  • Amsterdam
  • London
  • Barcelona
  • Venice
  • Dubai
  • Florence
  • New York City
  • Budapest
  • Berlin
  • Prague
  • Lisbon
  • Milan
  • Reykjavik
  • Vienna
  • Edinburgh
  • Krakow
  • Marrakech
  • Madrid

Popular on GetYourGuide

  • Rome Culture & history
  • Paris Architecture
  • Rome Tours
  • Krakow Bus & minivan tours
  • Paris Theme & amusement parks
  • Reykjavik Bus & minivan tours
  • London Entry tickets
  • Venice Airport transfers
  • Amsterdam Cruises & boat tours
  • Amsterdam City cards
  • Paris Bus & minivan tours
  • Dubai Audio guides
  • Marrakech Bus & minivan tours
  • Florence Culture & history
  • Paris Audio guides
  • Rome Airport transfers
  • London Culture & history
  • Paris Tours
  • Paris Entry tickets
  • London Bus & minivan tours

Popular Attractions

  • Vatican Museums
  • Colosseum
  • Seine River
  • Sagrada Familia
  • Van Gogh Museum
  • The London Eye
  • Tower of London
  • Prague Castle
  • Alcázar of Seville
  • Seville Cathedral
  • 9/11 Memorial, NYC
  • Caminito del Rey
  • Edge
  • Top of the Rock Observation Deck
  • Pompeii
  • Underground Naples
  • Pantheon, Rome
  • Louvre Museum
  • Sainte-Chapelle
  • Empire State Building
Get it on Google PlayDownload on the App Store
  • Contact
  • Legal Notice
  • Privacy Policy
  • Cookies and Marketing Preferences
  • General Terms and Conditions
  • Information according to the Digital Services Act
  • Sitemap
  • Do not Sell or Share my Personal Information
  • About Us
  • Careers
  • Blog
  • Press
  • Gift Cards
  • Magazine
  • Travel Guides
  • As a Supply Partner
  • As a Content Creator
  • As an Affiliate Partner
Paypal
Mastercard
Visa
Maestro
American Express
Jcb
Discover
Sofort
Klarna
Google Pay
Apple Pay
Bancontact

© 2008 – 2023 GetYourGuide. Made in Zurich & Berlin.

Facebook Instagram Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn