St Peter’s Basilica Tour: Explore Vatican's Jewel

Embark on an unforgettable adventure to Vatican City with a guided tour of St. Peter’s Basilica and Cupola. Enjoy a delicious breakfast before climbing the Cupola for breathtaking views and explore the awe-inspiring Basilica with an expert guide.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • St. Peter’s Square - Start your journey near St Peter’s Square by meeting your tour guide at Borgo Santo Spirito 17 (Al San Michele)
  • Fontane di Piazza San Pietro - Head towards the Square, where you’ll catch a glimpse of the Bernini Fountain, which influenced the design of fountains across Europe
  • Obelisk of St Peter’s Square - Look up…
What's Included
  • Audio guide of the Basilica and Papal Tombs
  • Multilingual audio commentary: English, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Polish & Spanish
  • Complimentary breakfast of a pastry and drink
  • Small group tour
  • Entry to the Dome by elevator
  • Headset
  • Live tour guide (choose English or French at checkout)
  • Guided tour of St Peter’s Basilica and Dome
What's Not Included
  • Access to the Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel
  • Skip-the-line access
  • Mobile device
Additional Information

Discover the awe-inspiring St Peter’s Basilica by participating in an express guided tour available in English or French. With a multilingual audio guide provided, enjoy listening in your preferred language as you explore Rome’s most renowned church.
Begin your adventure near the center of Vatican City at Borgo Santo Spirito 17 (Al San Michele), where a…

Location
Borgo Santo Spirito, 17
Borgo Santo Spirito
Meet your guide at Borgo Santo Spirito 17 (Al San Michele) and enjoy a complimentary breakfast of a pastry and drink before you are escorted to the Basilica for your tour.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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P693xsroberth
Jul 7, 2025
Awe-inspiring and so much history - Awe-inspiring and so much history here. We spent time inside and out. The dome climb was one of our favorite parts. This being a jubilee year for the Roman Catholic Church, special doors were opened to Saint Peter’s that normally are sealed shut. Michelangelo’s Pietà was beautiful. While our particular tour guide wasn’t the greatest, we still got a lot of value from the tour.
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E1796bxsamanthaw
Jul 5, 2025
St Peter’s Basilica trip with Dome climb. - The views were amazing definitely worth the 320 steps to the top of the dome and St Peter’s Basilica was beautiful to guide was very informative.
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Sachin_s
Jul 1, 2025
The coverage of Basilica... - The coverage of Basilica was very good. Had a great experience climbing the dome and had a knowledgeable guide helping in exploring the Basilica.
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Elizabeth_s
Jun 27, 2025
Cupola climb and Basilica - This was a very cool tour, but be prepared, there are 551 steps to climb to the top of the cupola!. Views were amazing! We then went thru the Basilica, where mass was being held, so we got not only amazing views of the church, but also experienced an Italian mass! Also, try to book this early in the day, as it's very tight and warm on the climb up!
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Richard_k
Jun 23, 2025
Rewarding tour - but don't take the dome climb lightly. - The dome climb is quite a challenge. They offer an elevator ride for the first section but the second section is the worst part. Not to be undertaken lightly if you have any physical difficulties or are a bit claustrophobic - very steep, narrow, and awkward stairways. Otherwise a very rewarding tour.
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Susan_f
Jun 15, 2025
Very informative tour!... - Very informative tour! Vera did a great job answering questions, sharing the history, and adding random bits of trivia. The climb to the top of the dome is intense, and if you are doing it in the summer months it is very warm. Not for anyone that is claustrophobic.
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Grant_m
Jun 14, 2025
Pleasant - Friendly, patient guide. Very helpful, patient with dumb questions. He guided us through security with expertise. The dome walk was an amazing experience; rigorous if you are not in good condition. I learned a lot about mosaics as the guide had an enthusiastic expertise and taught us well. Loved having a light breakfast to start the trip. Wish it offered a cappuccino instead of a juice box, bought it was ok as it was easy to buy a cappuccino separately.
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Doug_c
Jun 6, 2025
Basilica tour and papal tombs were fantastic - We had a wonderful guide Marc very knowledgeable of the history and the construction. Quick to point out many highlights while describing well the mosaics and the work involved. Such a great experience
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Keluo_y
May 17, 2025
Such a fun morning with Alessandra! - Alessandra was an absolute delight! We felt so lucky to have gotten her as our guide! She was incredibly knowledgeable and just a pleasure to spend the morning with. A highlight of our italy trip for sure! We highly recommend this company and tour.
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Brian_d
May 12, 2025
This is one of about 5... - This is one of about 5 must sees in Rome. The guide was local, well educated in history and had a patient pleasant demeanor. Due to conclave we didnt get in to Sistine Chapel but St Peter's is so spectacular it hardly mattered. Definitely see the catacombs while touring 5 stars for this experience
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).