Rome: Original Entire Vatican Tour & St. Peter's Dome Climb

Highlights

• Fast-Track Vatican Museums Access
• St. Peter's Dome Climb
• Full Basilica & Sistine Chapel Tour

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   St. Peter's Square

   30min

   Meet your expert Vatican tour guide on the threshold of St. Peter's Square and make your way across marble paving to the steps which wind up and around the dome. There are 551 in total so of course this is too much exertion for most. We take the elevator part of the way which cuts the step count by a sizable 171, leaving 380.

2. 2

   St. Peter's Basilica

   1h

   From St. Peter's Square, enter the passageways which lead up to the top of Michelangelo's magnificent dome for superb views of the Vatican City and Rome.

3. 3

   St. Peter's Basilica

   1h

   A fully guided tour of St. Peter's Basilica follows your dome climb. It's one of the most beautiful buildings in the world and it will leave a profound impression upon your soul.

4. 4

   Vatican Museums

   1h 30min

   Vast museums inside the Vatican City which house many thousands of ancient works of art and sculpture. The most important museum complex in the world!

5. 5

   Sistine Chapel

   20min

   Take in Michelangelo's masterpieces including the Creation of Adam and the Last Judgement.

Before you go

Location