Small-Group Tour of St. Peter's Basilica and Dome
Small-Group Tour of St. Peter's Basilica and Dome
Combo tour of the Basilica of St. Peter's with Papal Crypts and Dome climbing. Your professional friendly dedicated guide will walk you to explore the St.
Peter's Basilica, the church was built in over 120 years & it was commissioned to important artists of the Renaissance and Baroque times such as Bramante, Raphael, Michelangelo, Sangallo and Bernini. Once inside you will admire the impressive architecture & beautiful art-works. Your attention will be captured by the Michelangelo's "Pieta" & the bronze canopy projected by Bernini.
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St. Peter's Basilica
Designed principally by Donato Bramante, Michelangelo, Carlo Maderno and Gian Lorenzo Bernini, it is absolutely worth-seeing, both as a pilgrimage destination and as a cultural visit.
30 minutesVatican Grottoes
Enjoy a visit to the Papal Grottoes, the vast crypt under St. Peter's Basilica. Built 3 meters below the level of the Basilica, they are located just under the great altar in the middle of the central nave.
20 minutesSt. Peter's Square
The open space in front of the basilica was redesigned by Gian Lorenzo Bernini from 1656 to 1667, under the order of Pope Alexander VII.
20 minutesSt. Peter's Basilica
St. Peter's Dome.
20 minutesIncluded
- Live Tour Guide
- Headsets for a group of 5 people or more
- Tickets for elevator to St. Peter's Dome
- Entry/Admission - St. Peter's Basilica
Not Included
- Skip-the-line entry
- Food and drinks
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- Green Pass and FFP2 mask required
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.