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Explore the world's largest church, St. Peter's Basilica, with an expert guide. Descend into the Vatican Grottoes to visit the Papal Tombs and marvel at masterpieces like Michelangelo's Pietà. Opt for the dome climb for breathtaking panoramic views.

What's included

Expert licensed guide
Entry to the dome climb (lift + stairs) If you choose the option with the Dome
Guided tour of the Basilica interior
Visit to the Papal Tombs
Headsets (for listening clearly )
Headphones
Food & drinks
Vatican museum & sistine chapel entry
Skip the security line is not included for the security of everyone.

Before you go

What to bring

Passport or ID card

Good to know

Modest dress required (shoulders & knees covered).
Dome climb includes 320 narrow steps after the elevator.
Not suitable for wheelchairs, strollers, or those with mobility issues.
Large bags, backpacks & tripods not allowed.
Basilica may close without notice for religious events.

Photography allowed inside (no flash/tripods); not in Papal Tombs.
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1,600+
Years on GetYourGuide
3+
1,600+ completed activities
3+ years on GetYourGuide
Activities in English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish
Guide reviews
Stefan – United States
S
December 18, 2025 - Verified booking
Our guide Michela was just great. Not just knowledgeable but very personable and funny and fun! The tour itself was memorable. Lots of people and queues but that’s a given. The climb to the top of St. Peters and the views are not to be missed! Over all a great tour!
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Thank you so much for your review! It was a pleasure for us and we hope to see you again soon in Rome
December 18, 2025
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Inderraj – United Kingdom
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Karen was fantastic! very knowledgeable and friendly, super helpful and very easy to understand. I could not recomend her enough!
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Dionysios – Greece
D
Anna, our guide, told us a lot of information...she is aa amazing quide, and amazing person....
Ryhno – United States
R
December 25, 2025 - Verified booking
Having done a general Bascilica tour the extra information and the bonus of the dome climb was well worth the money for this tour. Our guide Dom was amazing as well! He was really fun and provided a lot of insight.
December 25, 2025
justin – United States
J
December 26, 2025 - Verified booking
The tour was awesome and our guide was so friendly and informative. She had a good sense of humor and was super at explaining the plethora of things around us and where it originated from. I am from Boston, USA and had the best time on this tour. Truly recommend!
December 26, 2025
Santosh – Australia
January 2, 2026 - Verified booking
Dame was an exceptional guide for our St Peter’s Basilica and Dome tour. His storytelling was absolutely top class. He brought history to life in a way that was engaging, clear, and memorable. What really stood out was how well he looked after the entire group. He made sure everyone was comfortable, involved, and included throughout the tour, never losing anyone’s attention. His passion, knowledge, and care for the group truly set him apart. Without a doubt, the best guide we have ever had. Highly recommended.
January 2, 2026
Family with kids
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Restrictions & safety

Wheelchair users
People over 95 years
Shorts
Weapons or sharp objects
Sleeveless shirts

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What to bring

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Restrictions & safety