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Private St. Peter’s Basilica Tour Dome Climb and Papal Tombs
$487.36
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Explore the spiritual heart of the Catholic Church on this private tour of St. Peter's Basilica, featuring reserved entry and priority access to Michelangelo’s Dome. Your expert guide will unveil the rich art and history of this iconic site, including masterpieces like Michelangelo’s Pietà and the ornate Papal Tombs. Ascend to the top of the Dome for breathtaking views of Rome, and immerse yourself in the stories of revered Popes and pivotal moments in history. With a private guide for you only, enjoy a personalized experience tailored to your interests in this sacred space.
- Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes, with flexible pacing
- Private group tour with a top-rated English-speaking guide
- Visit Michelangelo’s Dome and Papal Crypts with priority access
- Explore significant works of art and enjoy panoramic views over Rome
- Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes, with flexible pacing
- Private group tour with a top-rated English-speaking guide
- Visit Michelangelo’s Dome and Papal Crypts with priority access
- Explore significant works of art and enjoy panoramic views over Rome
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Private St. Peter’s Basilica Tour Dome Climb and Papal Tombs
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
- St. Peter's Square
- Bernini's Baldachin
- Visit to the Papal Crypts
- Top-rated English Speaking Tour Guide
- Priority Access to the Dome Elevator
- Climb Michelangelo's Dome
- Panoramic view over Rome
- Private group tour
- Reserved Entry to St. Peter's Basilica
- Michelangelo's Pietá
Meeting point
Piazza della Città Leonina – at the green kiosk that sells drinks and snacks. This is just outside St. Peter’s Square, near the archway leading into Via di Porta Angelica. Your guide will be holding a LivTours sign.
Return details
Piazza della Città Leonina – at the green kiosk that sells drinks and snacks. This is just outside St. Peter’s Square, near the archway leading into Via di Porta Angelica. Your guide will be holding a LivTours sign.
- Your Private St. Peter’s Basilica Dome Climb Tour begins in St. Peter’s Square, where your expert private guide will introduce you to the remarkable architecture and symbolism of this iconic space. (pass by)
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Your guide will then lead you to the base of Michelangelo’s Dome, the tallest structure in Rome. After a short elevator ride and a brief climb, you’ll reach the interior dome gallery, where you can enjoy a breathtaking aerial view of the Basilica below. From here, continue your ascent of 281 steps to the very top of the Dome, where panoramic views of St. Peter’s Square and the city of Rome await.
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St. Peter's BasilicaAfter descending from the Dome, you will rejoin your guide and enter St. Peter’s Basilica, named after the first Pope and regarded as one of the most important churches in the Christian world.
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St. Peter's SquareThe experience concludes with a visit to the Papal Tombs beneath the Basilica. This solemn and sacred site is the burial place of many popes throughout history and is traditionally believed to be the resting place of St. Peter himself, located directly beneath Bernini’s Baldacchino.
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Private St. Peter’s Basilica Tour Dome Climb and Papal Tombs
$487.36
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!