St. Peter's Basilica Guided Tour with Dome Climb

Highlights

• Guided Basilica Tour
• Dome Climb
• Iconic Artworks

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   Vatican City

   10min

   Introduction to the Vatican history. Lead by a professional tour guide get ready to discover the main stories and secrets of the Christian Church

2. 2

   St. Peter's Square

   Pass by

   The open space which lies before the basilica was redesigned by Gian Lorenzo Bernini from 1656 to 1667, under the direction of Pope Alexander VII, as an appropriate forecourt, designed "so that the greatest number of people could see the Pope give his blessing, either from the middle of the façade of the church or from a window in the Vatican Palace"

3. 3

   St. Peter's Basilica

   1h

   After rediming your ticket venture inside and immerse yourself in the home of the Catholic Church. Admire "La Pietà", a stunning Michelangelo sculpture created by the artist when he was just 24, Bernini’s "Baldacchino", the ornate bronze canopy that sits above St. Peter’s high altar and so much more!

4. 4

   St. Peter's Basilica

   30min

   You'll then climb the imponent St. Peter's Dome where you can gaze a breathtaking panoramic view of the Eternal City collecting incredible pictures!

Before you go

Location