For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Overview
Duration
2 h – 3 h
Languages
English
Group size
Up to 15 travelers
Suitable for
No age limit
Pace
Moderately active
Good for
Couples, First-time visitors, History buffs, Solo travelers
Visit St. Peter's Basilica and its Dome before the crowds. Explore St. Peter's Square, ascend the Dome for breathtaking views, and enjoy breakfast with cappuccino and cornetto on the Basilica's roof. An unforgettable Vatican experience.
Highlights
Breakfast on the Basilica Roof
Guided Dome Tour & Climb
Early Access & St. Peter's Square
What's included
St. Peter's Square Guided tour
Breakfast on the roof of St. Peter's Basilica (Cappuccino and Cornetto)
Visiti of the Grottes
Panoramic balcony access and Spiral staircase climb to the top of the Dome
St. Peter's Dome Guided Tour and Tickets and Elevator to the roof of the Basilica
Guided tour of the Basilica
Not included
Gratuities
Pick Up and Drop Off
Itinerary
1
St. Peter's Square
30min
Visit the Vatican at the quietest time before the crowds descend. Meet your guide and visit St. Peter's Square, the most famous square in the world that symbolizes the universal embrace of the Church. It is surrounded by the imposing colonnade of Gian Lorenzo Bernini, composed of 284 columns arranged radially in four rows, on top of which stand 140 statues over three meters high. In the center of the square, you can also admire the Vatican obelisk from the circus of Caligula and Nero.
2
St. Peter's Basilica
1h 20min
Enter the Dome, admire the incredible mosaics inside, and look over Bernini's Baldachin and the splendid mosaics. Continue climbing the spiral staircase to the top of the Dome (320 steps) from the highest point in Rome and admire breathtaking 360-degree views of Rome, the Vatican City, and its gardens. Descend from the Dome, meet your tour guide on the roof of the Basilica, and have breakfast, a cappuccino, and a Cornetto in an incredible location.
3
St. Peter's Basilica
1h
Before you go
Ticket & redemption
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
One ticket covers the whole booking
Good to know
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Descend from the roof and reach the Portico of the Basilica, where you can take your audio guide to visit the interior of the Basilica. St. Peter's Basilica is an impressive symbol of religion and architectural genius. This colossal Basilica, erected on the burial site of St. Peter, houses many masterpieces of the most influential artists in art history—Marvel at Michelangelo's Pietà, Bernini's Baldachin, and the Popes' tombs and St. Peter. Head underground to the grottoes and crypts, where you can visit St. Peter's tomb and the monumental tombs of many popes over the centuries. You can enhance your visit to the Portico of St. Peter's Basilica with an audio guide and a paper map. This convenient tool allows you to delve into the Basilica's rich history, uncover its hidden secrets, and marvel at its most extraordinary monuments. The audio guide is available in Italian, English, Spanish, and French from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., allowing you to explore at your own pace.
The duration can be between 120/150 Minutes.
Everyone entering the basilica must pass through the security check that can take 10/60 minutes, depending on the season.
Vatican City dress code, which requires covered shoulders and knees.
Audio guide pickup between 9:00 and 16:00 at St. Peter's Basilica
Available audio guide languages: Italian, English, French, and Spanish.
You must leave an identity document (ID or passport), which will be returned to you when the device is returned.
If the Dome Guided tour is canceled due to adverse weather and the Basilica is closed for religious events, it can be rescheduled and partially refunded. However, you will receive a refund if you cannot change the date or if one or both services are canceled.
It will be sufficient to show your reservation to your tour guide
The dome's terrace might not be accessible in bad weather conditions.
The tour will not operate on religious holidays, and visiting the basilica during these holidays and ceremonies is impossible.
If the bar on the rooftop is closed, a partial refund of Euro 4,00 per person will be refunded.
Please be aware that large bags/backpacks/suitcases are not permitted. Only small bags are allowed.
Climbing the dome requires a spiral staircase with 320 steps. You can wait on the first terrace if you do not want to reach the top.
You must be on time at the meeting point. If you are delayed more than 10 minutes, the entire tour or part of it can be canceled.