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St Peter's Basilica, Dome & Papal Grottoes: Early Morning Guided Tour

Enjoy a guided tour of St. Peter's Basilica and gaze over Rome from the dome

Duration: 2h 15mins
Live guide: English, French, Spanish
Provider: ItaliaTours LLC
Registered address: 177 Huntington Ave Ste 1703 PMB, 17937, Boston, US
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Guided tour of the Dome
Guided tour of St. Peter’s Basilica and the Papal Grottoes
Free time after the tour to explore the Basilica at your own leisure
Access to the Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel
Skip-the-Line service

Gaze over the rooftops of Rome from the pinnacle of St. Peter's Basilica, and enjoy the most spectacular sightseeing experience in the Eternal City.

Join an expert Vatican tour guide and make your way up the steps to the magnificent dome of St. Peter's Basilica, where the panorama of Rome's epic cityscape will unfurl before you. Descend from the dome and make your way inside the world's largest and most beautiful church on a tour of masterpieces by Michelangelo, Raphael, Bernini, and more.

After seeing some of the most prestigious art to ever come out of the Renaissance, it's time to descend to the crypts of Christendom's most famous church. The Vatican Grottoes contain the tombs of around 90 popes, including John Paul II.

  • Meet at 7:45 for a prompt 08:00 departure by the Tiare fountain (Fontana delle Tiare). If you are facing St. Peter's Basilica, follow the pillars to the right until you come to the fountain to the right of two archways
  • Your guide will be holding an Italia Tours signboard
  • Do not go through the metal detectors before meeting the guide
  • After the tour you can stay inside the basilica
  • 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

You do not have to climb the dome if you do not feel comfortable doing so! Families with small children, senior visitors, or anyone who can't or doesn't want to climb the steps can wait at the café area.

St. Peter's Basilica
Piazza San Pietro, 00120, Rome
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  • Cancellation is possible until 24 hours before your visit.
  • Rescheduling is possible until 24 hours before your visit.

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Michael,  United Kingdom United Kingdom
29 Jun 2024
Excellent
Had a tour with Nadia. She was an amazing guide with a great knowledge and passion for it. Very polite and professional. Would definitely go on another tour with her!
St Peter's Basilica, Dome & Papal Grottoes: Early Morning Guided Tour
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Marie Nadine,  France France
02 Jun 2024
Excellent
Facilité de réservation ; très bonne organisation au point de RDV; visite guidée par Justine, très intéressante; elle a commencé ses explications pendant l'attente avant le controle à l'entrée de...
Facilité de réservation ; très bonne organisation au point de RDV; visite guidée par Justine, très intéressante; elle a commencé ses explications pendant l'attente avant le controle à l'entrée de la basilique; ainsi cela nous a paru rapide (30 mn environ)
St Peter's Basilica, Dome & Papal Grottoes: Early Morning Guided Tour
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Francoise
13 Jul 2024
Excellent
Nous avons apprécié la visite et notre guide est très bien avec beaucoup de connaissances historiques, et elle était à notre écoute. Merci.
St Peter's Basilica, Dome & Papal Grottoes: Early Morning Guided Tour

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