St. Peter’s Basilica Priority Access Tour with Dome Climb and Papal Crypt in Rome
by Walks Italy Spain
Choose from 1 available option
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€94Overview
This two-hour walking tour begins early in the morning outside St. Peter’s Square, allowing guests to enter before the usual crowds arrive. The group, limited to 20 participants, starts with a visit to St. Peter’s Basilica where the guide points out key features such as Michelangelo’s ‘La Pietà’, Bernini’s baldachin, and the bronze statue of St. Peter holding the keys to heaven. The tour continues with access to the rarely visited papal crypt beneath the basilica, housing over 100 tombs of popes, monarchs, and notable figures spanning almost 2,000 years. After exploring the crypt, guests take an elevator to the first terrace of the dome. From there, they climb 320 steps at their own pace to reach the top of St. Peter’s dome, which offers wide views of Rome and the Tiber River. Included in the tour are skip-the-line entry, an expert English-speaking guide, headsets for clear audio, and a pre-reserved ticket for the dome with elevator access to the terrace. Gratuities and hotel pickup or drop-off are not included. The tour requires moderate walking ability and adherence to Vatican dress codes.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
St. Peter's Square
The tour starts outside the entrance to St. Peter’s Square, allowing guests to avoid daytime crowds before entering the basilica.
15 min
St. Peter's Basilica
Guests explore the basilica with the guide pointing out Michelangelo’s ‘La Pietà’, Bernini’s baldachin, and the bronze statue of St. Peter holding the keys to heaven. The group visits the papal crypt beneath the basilica, where over 100 tombs of popes, monarchs, and notable individuals are located, representing nearly 2,000 years of history. The tour ends with an elevator ride to the first terrace of the dome, followed by a climb of 320 steps to the dome’s top, offering views across St. Peter’s Square and the city of Rome.
105 min
Meeting point
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a green Walks sign. This tour meets at Caffè Leonina, Piazza della Città Leonina, 5. The closest metro stop is Ottaviano.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- If you cancel at least 7 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund. If you cancel within 7 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Additional info
St. Peter’s Basilica Priority Access Tour with Dome Climb and Papal Crypt in Rome
by Walks Italy Spain
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€94Overview
This two-hour walking tour begins early in the morning outside St. Peter’s Square, allowing guests to enter before the usual crowds arrive. The group, limited to 20 participants, starts with a visit to St. Peter’s Basilica where the guide points out key features such as Michelangelo’s ‘La Pietà’, Bernini’s baldachin, and the bronze statue of St. Peter holding the keys to heaven. The tour continues with access to the rarely visited papal crypt beneath the basilica, housing over 100 tombs of popes, monarchs, and notable figures spanning almost 2,000 years. After exploring the crypt, guests take an elevator to the first terrace of the dome. From there, they climb 320 steps at their own pace to reach the top of St. Peter’s dome, which offers wide views of Rome and the Tiber River. Included in the tour are skip-the-line entry, an expert English-speaking guide, headsets for clear audio, and a pre-reserved ticket for the dome with elevator access to the terrace. Gratuities and hotel pickup or drop-off are not included. The tour requires moderate walking ability and adherence to Vatican dress codes.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
St. Peter's Square
The tour starts outside the entrance to St. Peter’s Square, allowing guests to avoid daytime crowds before entering the basilica.
15 min
St. Peter's Basilica
Guests explore the basilica with the guide pointing out Michelangelo’s ‘La Pietà’, Bernini’s baldachin, and the bronze statue of St. Peter holding the keys to heaven. The group visits the papal crypt beneath the basilica, where over 100 tombs of popes, monarchs, and notable individuals are located, representing nearly 2,000 years of history. The tour ends with an elevator ride to the first terrace of the dome, followed by a climb of 320 steps to the dome’s top, offering views across St. Peter’s Square and the city of Rome.
105 min
Meeting point
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a green Walks sign. This tour meets at Caffè Leonina, Piazza della Città Leonina, 5. The closest metro stop is Ottaviano.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- If you cancel at least 7 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund. If you cancel within 7 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.