Name: Rome: St. Peter's Basilica & Dome Entry Ticket & Audio Tour
Brand: GetYourGuide
SKU: 53689
Rating: 4.21817 (7870 reviews)

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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

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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

Kathleen – United Kingdom

Our tour guide was very informative and very helpful.

David – United Kingdom

Organisation was good. Easy to find meeting point at cafe. Guides took us to elevator or stairs and left us to climb the dome. We took the stairs at 8am. Use elevator saves alot of sweating in June heat! My teenage kids didn't the viewing gallery floor not being flat/level. Please not the solid stone floor at the top slopes out to solid outer walls for rain drainage? Safe but may cause vertigo! I would have likely to seen the view at sunset with Rome lights on?. But the morning gives better light inside St.Peters. The cathedral is by far the best in the world for architecture and artwork. You will need 2hrs inside to see it all. Plus 1 hour for the dome.

Highlights

Climb the stairs to the top of St. Peter's Dome, 136 metres above the city
Enjoy the panoramic views of Rome from the highest building in the city
Learn the fascinating history of St. Peter's Basilica through your audio guide
Admire the artwork of Michelangelo's Pietà and Bernini's Baldacchino
Have a close look at the St. Peter's Basilica Dome's mosaics

Full description

Explore St. Peter's Basilica and Dome like never before, from 136 meters up. Take in Rome's views from high up on a self-guided tour.

Situated in Vatican City, St. Peter's Basilica stands as a remarkable symbol of both long-standing religious importance and exceptional architectural ingenuity. Initially ordered by Pope Julius II during the 16th century, this grandiose basilica was constructed on the presumed location of Saint Peter's burial, the esteemed disciple of Jesus Christ, encapsulating centuries of history and spiritual reverence.

First, climb the dome, and get a close look at the interior mosaics while your audio guide tells you about the church's history. Be amazed by the panoramic views of St. Peter's Square and the Vatican Gardens.
Next, take in the Colosseum from afar, and gaze over the Pantheon, Castel Sant'Angelo, and other ancient buildings that make Rome unique.

After descending from the dome, admire Michelangelo's Pietà, Bernini's Baldacchino, and the final resting places of St. Peter and other popes. Using a digital map and 27 designated listening points, the audio tour will lead you on a journey through the basilica's key highlights. Explore the detailed embellishments and elaborate mosaic art that grace the interior walls. Delve into La Pieta of Michelangelo and the meanings and historical significance of the extraordinary pavement beneath you.

In adherence to our commitment to transparency, respect, and passion in all aspects of our business, we present the cost breakdown of this package for your consideration:
- Tickets for the Saint Peter's Basilica Dome with Elevator: €10.00
- Audioguide for the St. Peter's Basilica: €7.00
- Audioguide for the St. Peter's Basilica Dome: €8.50
- Self-Guided Tour of the Vatican area in Rome: €3.50

Includes

St. Peter's Basilica Dome Entry ticket
Audio guide of St. Peter's Basilica Dome
Audio guide of St. Peter's Basilica
10% discount at the Mondo Cattolico store
Digital map of the Vatican area with highlights
Assistance at the meeting point
Multilingual audio commentary in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Mandarin, Polish and Japanese

Earphones and mobile device
Skip-the-line access
Hotel pick-up/drop off
Transportation to/from attractions
Live guide

Not suitable for

Pregnant women
People with back problems
People with claustrophobia
People with heart problems
Wheelchair users
People with vertigo

Meeting point

Please meet our staff at the "Al San Michele" coffee shop, located at Borgo Santo Spirito 17.

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Important information

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

Rome: St. Peter's Basilica & Dome Entry Ticket & Audio Tour