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St. Peter’s Basilica, Dome & Papal Tombs: Early Entry + Guided Tour

Discover the Vatican City's rich history with an early bird guided tour

  1. Duration: 2h

  2. Max group size: 25

  3. Live guide: English

Registered address: Via Duilio 13, 00192, Rome, IT
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Included

  • Entrance to St. Peter's Basilica
  • Access to the St. Peter’s Dome 1st level and summit
  • Papal Tombs Tour
  • English-speaking guide
  • Headsets

Not included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks
  • Tips

Meeting point

Piazza Della Città Leonina 5/6, 00193, Rome
  • Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the activity starts
  • Late arrivals will not be accommodated & not be refunded
  • Our staff will be meeting you holding a "Loving Rome" flag and will be stationed at the "black tables" of Caffè Leonina (front row), situated beyond the white tables of the kiosk
  • The meeting point is at Piazza Della Città Leonina 00193 near the arches, where the square meets via di Porta Angelica. It is located at the corner of the square, on the left-hand side

Step back into ancient times with a captivating sunrise tour of the Vatican City. At dawn, you wander through the grand St. Peter's Square and Basilica.

The tour commences in the Piazza della Città Leonina, where a knowledgeable guide unravels the Vatican's rich history as you gaze at the towering columns of St. Peter's Square.

Next, guests head towards the first balcony and scale the 320 steps to the pinnacle of the Basilica's Dome.

The prize? A breathtaking panoramic view of the city center, Roman Colosseum, and Pantheon.

The exploration continues with a close encounter of the Vatican's historic Grottoes to peek into the chapels and chambers where Popes, royals, and dignitaries rest.

  • The Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and Vatican Necropoli are not part of this tour
  • The elevator of the Dome only takes you to the first balcony, to climb up to the main Dome you will have to use the stairs (320 steps) which require 20 extra minutes
  • The St. Peter's Basilica Dome might not be accessible during bad weather conditions
  • You have to pass through a metal detector security check before entering St Peter's Basilica
  • The Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and Vatican Necropoli are not part of this tour
  • Please take note that this service exclusively offers an entry ticket & tour to the Dome and not skip-the-line access to the Basilica.
  • Cancellation is possible until 24 hours before your visit date.
  • Rescheduling is possible until 24 hours before your visit date.

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