Experience the marvels of St. Peter's Square and Basilica with a guided tour. Ascend the Dome for panoramic views of the entire city of Rome, then explore the historic grottoes below ground.
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 2 - 2.5 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Live tour guide
- Portuguese, Italian, Spanish, English, Romanian, German, French, Arabic
- Private or small groups available
Highlighted reviews from other travelers
The view from the cupola is the experience of a lifetime, but above all I have to pay tribute to our guide Aleksandra. It takes a special kind of person to deal with the extraordinary circumstances we were faced with on the day of the tour – a very large group to start with, and then all-round pandemonium around St. Peter’s itself because it was the first Sunday after the start of the 2024/25 Holy Year. Aleksandra not only shepherded us through all the super-crowded security checks intact, but also constantly comforted us with almost mantra-like reassurances which uttered by someone else could have easily become grating, but coming from her really gave off vibes of genuine, almost familial, care and concern. That’s not even to mention that she is also a fantastic communicator and didact in their own right, recounting to us the history and secrets of the cathedral with great passion and in a dramaturgically compelling way. A magnificent tour, and Aleksandra is a class act!
Karen our guide was really informative and friendly one of the best guides we've had on a tour and would highly recommend her and the company she worked for
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What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Long pants
- Long-sleeved shirt
Know before you go
- Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & Necropolis are not included.
- knees & shoulders must be covered
- Please note that skip the line isn't possible. All visitors must pass through security check line like airport. It might take 10-120 minutes during high season.
- Including Dome Option- In the event of unfavorable weather conditions, access to the dome for climbing might be restricted. Should this occur, please feel free to request a partial refund.
- St. Peter's Basilica is subject to unforeseen closures due to Vatican affairs. In the event this happens, the tour operator will contact you as soon as possible to reschedule. In the rare event the underground is closed, you will spend extra time in the basilica and St. Peter's Square
- You will also need to wait in line to climb up to the dome. The wait time may range from 5 to 70 minutes.