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St. Peter Basilica and Dome Group Tour

Location Rome, Italy, Europe
$46.39
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Overview

With a dedicated guide in a small group tour you will head to St. Peter's Square designed by the architect Gianlorenzo Bernini for the Pope Alexander VII. You will learn from your guide about Bernini that in the late 1600s for the Pope Alexander the VII projected St. Peter's' square & the Colonnade. You'll go through security and access to the Basilica of St. Peters' once inside your eyes will be immediately captured by the Pieta of Michelangelo sculpted by the Master in a very young age. The Basilica was built in 120 years commissioned to the best Renaissance and Baroque artists such as Bramante, Sangallo, Michelangelo, Maderno and Bernini.
You will then move underneath the dome where stands the main altar beneath "Baldachin" with twisted bronze Columns of more than 90 feet high. You'll admire the amazing mosaics and the works of art.
You will then climb on top of the dome designed by Michelangelo from where you will be able to see one of the most beautiful views of the city of Rome.

The experience offers several options. This price includes:

English Tour
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

The experience offers several options, check yours above
  • Tickets and fees
  • Live tour guide
  • Headset (for groups of six people minimum)
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks
  • Skip-the-line entry

Meeting point
The meeting place is at our office located in Via Vespasiano 28. By Metro, (Line A), get off at Ottaviano. Ottaviano metro stop is only a 10-minute walk to our office. Please note: St. Peter's square is not the Vatican Museums' meeting point.
Return details
The tour ends in St. Peter's square

  • St. Peter's Square
    Let yourself be fascinated while learning about the marvelous columns of St. Peter’s and the imposing square
  • St. Peter's Basilica
    Travellers will admire the interiors of the Basilica and its most remarkable highlights
  • La Pieta
    Discover the history behind Michelangelo's sculpture
  • Baldacchino di San Pietro, Di Bernini
    Marvel at the St. Peter's Baldachin by Bernini, in front of the altar and underneath the Dome. Learn the history behind the marble sculpture from your tour guide.
  • Cupola di San Pietro
    Climb on top of the dome and see the wonderful panoramic view.

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers.
    If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
    you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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    St. Peter Basilica and Dome Group Tour

    Location Rome, Italy, Europe
    $46.39
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
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