Explore the beauty of St. Peter's Basilica Dome on an audio-guided tour with sweeping views of Rome. Admire the golden ceilings, marble works, and Michelangelo's Pietà while discovering their history.
About this ticket
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
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- Duration 3 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Host or greeter
- English, Italian
- Optional audio guide
- Chinese, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Polish, Spanish
- Small group available
Highlighted reviews from other travelers
Our guide was only there until I got in elevator. We did the tour independently. It was beautiful in St Peter’s but we were just given an app to down load and not an actual tour.
We had a fantastic guide Simona - funny, eloquent and knowledgeable. Great tour, not overly long, taking extra time with the masterpieces. The included food is ok, an adequate amount of protein. But it is unique to have breakfast at the Vatican so worth it. I do recommend this tour.
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Meeting point
Please meet our staff at the "Al San Michele" coffee shop, located at Borgo Santo Spirito 17.
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What to bring
- Headphones
- Charged Smartphone
Know before you go
- Please note the elevator will take you to the first level of the Dome. To reach the top you will need to climb 300 steps (if option is selected)
- Please note the full climb without an elevator ride is 551 steps (if option is selected)
- This experience is not recommended for children under 7 years and adults over 75 years or anyone who is claustrophobic, suffers from vertigo or has mobility difficulties
- To access Vatican City, passing through security checks is required. During high seasons, the waiting time at security can reach up to 150 minutes.
- Entry to the Vatican is subject to a strict dress code. Please make sure your shoulders and knees are covered. Low-cut or sleeveless tops or shorts are not allowed for men or women
- Visitor who do not adhere to the dress code will not be permitted entry to the Vatican
- Not recommended for pregnant women or participants with heart or back problems or other serious medical conditions
- Not wheelchair accessible