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Rome St. Peter's Basilica & Papal Tombs: Dome Climb + Guided Tour

Get guided around the spectacular St. Peter's Basilica and Cupola

Duration: 3h
Max group size: 30
Live guide: English, French, Spanish
Provider: Vox City International
Registered address: 277-279 Chiswick High Road Chiswick, W4 4PU, London, GB
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Elevator to the first level of the Dome (avoid climbing the 171 steps)
Guided tour
Complimentary digital tour of Papal Tombs
Headsets
Group monitoring fee
Skip-the-line access
Optional activity costs

Meeting point

Borgo Santo Spirito, 17, 00193, Rome
  • Meet your guide in front of the cafè "Al San Michele" at the meeting point at the Bar "Al San Michele" (Borgo Santo Spirito 17, 00193 Rome)
  • Show your smartphone voucher to the guide with the Vox Italy sign
  • Your visit inside St Peter's Basilica and the Domb will be led by a tour guide. You have the option to explore the Papal Tombs independently with a complimentary digital audio tour
  • To access St. Peter's Basilica, please consider that from June to the end of August there could be long lines and the waiting time could be up to 30 minutes

Get as close to heaven as humanly possible, with a guided tour of St. Peter's Basilica and Cupola.

Join your guide for a delicious breakfast at "Al San Michele" bar, the perfect starting point for your unforgettable adventure to Vatican City. Gaze in awe at the Dome of the Basilica, the highest architectural point in Rome, and take in the breathtaking views of the Eternal City. Explore the Vatican Gardens, the roof of the Sistine Chapel, and the chimney of the papal conclave, while your guide narrates the history of the mesmerising architecture.

Ride the elevator to the base of the cupola, and then take the stairs to the very top for stunning views of the city. Visit the main Basilica of Saint Peter's, where you’ll get to see where St. Peter was buried and uncover some of the secret, hidden spots at the heart of Catholic Rome. This is a tour to remember!

  • Cancellation is possible until 24 hours before your visit.
  • Rescheduling is possible until 24 hours before your visit.

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Lagnon Laurent Roxane ,  France France
20 Jul 2024
Good
Très belle expérience grâce à laquelle nous mettons des mots sur les images que nous voyons. Les explications étaient très utiles et j'ai vraiment aimé faire cette expérience.
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Nicole,  Netherlands Netherlands
09 Jun 2024
Excellent
Zeer leuke en enthousiaste gids! Vertelt enorm veel. Ontbijt aan het begin ook erg leuk. Kortom een leerzame en leuke excursie
St. Peter's Basilica and Cupola Guided Tour
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Anonymous
18 Aug 2024
Good
Boa experiência. A subida à cúpula não é para todos. Apesar de ter ido cedo, as filas para o elevador são muito extensas e demoradas.
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