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St Peter’s Basilica Tour, Dome Climb & Papal Tombs I Max 6 People

Location Rome, Italy
$184.49
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

Explore the world's largest church to it's full potential - from the very top with views of the entire city, to the tombs below. In your small group of 6 people and your expert guide, you can truly experience the breathtaking basilica as you climb to the top of the dome to explore Michelangelo's masterpiece, and then to the ground level to enjoy the basilica itself with Baroque and Renaissance art from masters like Bernini, Michelangelo and more. Your tour will also include a visit below to the Papal tombs, where the tombs of Pope's from the centuries past lay to rest. This tour is limited to just 6 people to enhance your overall experience and providing a friendly environment with your guide.

The experience offers several options. This price includes:

St. Peter's Semi Private Tour
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

The experience offers several options, check yours above
  • PRIVATE Option is available!
  • Climb to the top of the Dome!
  • Descend into the Papal Tombs and Crypts
  • Tour with a Professional, Local, Expert and Fun Guide
  • Tour in a Safe and Semi Private Group of 6 participants
  • Food and Drink
  • Gratuities

Meeting point
Piazza della Città Leonina – at the green kiosk (drinks/snacks stand), just outside St. Peter’s Square near the archway into Via di Porta Angelica. Your guide will be holding a LivTours sign. IMPORTANT: You must bring photo ID to guarantee entry.
Return details
Piazza della Città Leonina – at the green kiosk (drinks/snacks stand), just outside St. Peter’s Square near the archway into Via di Porta Angelica. Your guide will be holding a LivTours sign. IMPORTANT: You must bring photo ID to guarantee entry.

  • With a maximum of six guests, this semi-private experience combines a relaxed pace, expert storytelling, and privileged access for a memorable visit to the heart of the Vatican.
  • St. Peter's Basilica
    Begin with priority access to Michelangelo’s Dome, where you’ll take an elevator part of the way before climbing to the interior gallery. From this unique vantage point, admire the Basilica’s magnificent mosaics up close and enjoy breathtaking views over the interior, including Bernini’s famous Baldacchino above the High Altar.
  • St. Peter's Basilica
    Back inside the Basilica, your expert guide will introduce you to its most celebrated masterpieces and hidden treasures. Admire Michelangelo’s Pietà, Bernini’s monumental bronze canopy, the bronze Statue of St. Peter, and other remarkable works that reflect centuries of artistic achievement and religious devotion.
  • St. Peter's Basilica
    Your tour concludes beneath the Basilica in the Papal Tombs, where many Popes are buried, including John Paul II. This sacred area is also traditionally believed to contain the tomb of St. Peter himself, making it one of the most significant sites in the Catholic world.

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Comfortable walking shoes recommended.
  • Places of worship have strict dress code requirements for entry. All participants are required to have shoulders and knees covered (no tank tops or short dresses) to enter.
  • IMPORTANT: Please advise our team if you believe that a disability qualifies you for complimentary access to the Vatican.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    St Peter’s Basilica Tour, Dome Climb & Papal Tombs I Max 6 People

    Location Rome, Italy
    $184.49
    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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