St. Peter's Basilica Tour, Dome Climb & Papal Tombs - Max 6 People

Highlights

• Dome Climb
• Papal Tombs & Crypts
• Semi-Private Group

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   Stop 1

   15min

   With a maximum of six guests, this semi-private experience combines a relaxed pace, expert storytelling, and privileged access for a memorable visit to the heart of the Vatican.

2. 2

   St. Peter's Basilica

   40min

   Begin with priority access to Michelangelo’s Dome, where you’ll take an elevator part of the way before climbing to the interior gallery. From this unique vantage point, admire the Basilica’s magnificent mosaics up close and enjoy breathtaking views over the interior, including Bernini’s famous Baldacchino above the High Altar.

3. 3

   St. Peter's Basilica

   1h

   Back inside the Basilica, your expert guide will introduce you to its most celebrated masterpieces and hidden treasures. Admire Michelangelo’s Pietà, Bernini’s monumental bronze canopy, the bronze Statue of St. Peter, and other remarkable works that reflect centuries of artistic achievement and religious devotion.

4. 4

   St. Peter's Basilica

   35min

   Your tour concludes beneath the Basilica in the Papal Tombs, where many Popes are buried, including John Paul II. This sacred area is also traditionally believed to contain the tomb of St. Peter himself, making it one of the most significant sites in the Catholic world.

Before you go

Location