Rome: St. Peter's Basilica, La Pietà, Papal Tombs and Dome

About This Experience

Discover St. Peter’s Basilica: explore St. Peter’s Square, Pietà, Baldachin, and Papal Tombs. Choose Standard Tour or the Dome Climb option for panoramic 360° views over Rome. Security required.

Highlights

• Marvel at masterpieces by Michelangelo, Bernini, and many more
• Listen to stories about the popes buried in the Papal Tombs
• Admire the Basilica's array of impressive marble, ceilings, and mosaics
• Explore St. Peter's Basilica with an art historian guide
• Optional Dome Climb at the end of the tour: Stunning panoramic views of Rome!

What's Included

• ✓ Official guide
• ✓ Headsets where appropriate, so you can always hear your guide
• ✓ Dome Climb (if option selected)

Not Included

• Tickets for the dome climb can be purchased at the end of the tour for 15 euros (includes elevator access)
• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Skip-the-line entry

Good to Know

• 1.There are several tour options available, with different start times and inclusions. Please read the full description carefully before booking to ensure you select the correct option.
• 2.Dress code: Shoulders and knees must be covered to enter St. Peter's Basilica. Entry may be denied if not properly dressed.
• 3.Security: All visitors must pass airport-style security. Wait times can range from 10 to 120 minutes. There is no skip-the-line access for security checks.
• 4.Closures: The Basilica may close for religious ceremonies or Vatican events. If fully closed, the tour will be rescheduled or adjusted.
• 4.Access: Vatican Grottoes included when open. Dome climb (€15, elevator included) available only on 8:30 AM and 12:30 PM tours. Not available on the 3:00 PM tour. Dome closes at 4:00 PM.
• 5.Exclusions: This tour does not include entry to Vatican Museums or Sistine Chapel.
• 6.Meeting point: In front of Galleria San Pietro. Look for a red “Tix & Tours” sign and arrive 15 minutes early.

Meeting Point

Upon reaching the designated meeting point in front of the shop Galleria San Pietro, look for the tour coordinator holding a red sign labeled "Tix & Tours." It's crucial to have your voucher ready for check-in.