Our superb tour leaders will captivate you with fascinating tales, providing insights into the basilica’s distinctive past. Ascend the spiral stairs to the apex of the dome, Rome’s loftiest vantage point, to enjoy panoramic vistas of the Everlasting City.
Our superb tour leaders will captivate you with fascinating tales, providing insights into the basilica’s distinctive past. Ascend the spiral stairs to the apex of the dome, Rome’s loftiest vantage point, to enjoy panoramic vistas of the Everlasting City.
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Best In Rome Tour - Discover the splendor of St. Peter’s Square & Vatican City on an exceptional tour with a knowledgeable local historian guide. Follow the guide to explore the dome’s interior and the Vatican Crypts.
Meet the guide at the office, just a minute’s walk from St. Peter’s Basilica, and proceed to the first level of the dome to the…
- Best In Rome Tour - Discover the splendor of St. Peter’s Square & Vatican City on an exceptional tour with a knowledgeable local historian guide. Follow the guide to explore the dome’s interior and the Vatican Crypts.
Meet the guide at the office, just a minute’s walk from St. Peter’s Basilica, and proceed to the first level of the dome to the viewing balcony. Experience the initial viewing point via the dome’s elevator. Begin ascending the remaining steps to the summit while listening to intriguing facts and stories from the guide.
From the highest vantage point within the Vatican, enjoy stunning and panoramic views of the city, including the Vatican Gardens below.
Upon leaving the dome, there is no need to queue again to enter the Basilica, as the stairs lead directly to the Basilica floor, allowing you to bypass the long lines visible from the top across St. Peter’s Square. With the guide, explore the basilica, admiring the collection of statues, chapels, and pilgrimage sites, before descending to the underground crypts. Here, view the resting places of hundreds of popes and members of royalty since the 11th century.

- All fees and taxes included
- All fees and taxes included
- Transportation not included
- This tour doesn’t skip the line
- Transportation not included
- This tour doesn’t skip the line
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.