St Peter’s Basilica Tour in Rome with Dome Climb and Papal Tombs, Max 6 People
by LivTours
Choose from 2 available options
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.€286.20Overview
The tour begins in St Peter's Square, where the group meets a local guide who explains the square’s architecture, history, and the optical illusions created by its designers. After a brief walk through security, the group enters St Peter's Basilica. The first part of the visit is a climb of 281 steps to the top of Michelangelo's dome. From the dome, participants can see panoramic views of Rome and observe the stained glass windows that illuminate the dome’s interior. This climb and time at the dome take about thirty minutes. After descending, the tour continues inside St Peter's Basilica for approximately ninety minutes. The guide describes the artworks and architecture by artists such as Michelangelo, Bernini, and Raphael. The group then visits the Papal tombs beneath the basilica, where popes including John Paul II and others from as early as the fifth century are buried. The entire tour lasts about two and a half hours and is limited to a maximum of six people to maintain a small-group setting. A private option is also available.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
St Peter's Square
The tour starts at St Peter’s Square where the guide explains its history, architecture, and the optical illusions created by the architects. The square’s design includes colonnades arranged to resemble a welcoming embrace for visitors. After this introduction, the group passes through security to enter the basilica.
30 min
Dome Climb
The group climbs 281 steps to reach the top of Michelangelo’s dome. From the summit, participants see views of Rome and the stained glass windows that illuminate the dome’s interior. This part of the tour lasts about 30 minutes.
30 min
St Peter's Basilica and Papal Tombs
The group returns to the main floor of St Peter’s Basilica for about 90 minutes. The guide explains the history and artworks inside, highlighting pieces by Michelangelo, Bernini, and Raphael. Afterwards, the tour continues underground to the Papal tombs, where popes including John Paul II and others dating back to the fifth century are interred.
90 min
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.
End 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.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
St Peter’s Basilica Tour in Rome with Dome Climb and Papal Tombs, Max 6 People
by LivTours
Choose from 2 available options
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.€286.20Overview
The tour begins in St Peter's Square, where the group meets a local guide who explains the square’s architecture, history, and the optical illusions created by its designers. After a brief walk through security, the group enters St Peter's Basilica. The first part of the visit is a climb of 281 steps to the top of Michelangelo's dome. From the dome, participants can see panoramic views of Rome and observe the stained glass windows that illuminate the dome’s interior. This climb and time at the dome take about thirty minutes. After descending, the tour continues inside St Peter's Basilica for approximately ninety minutes. The guide describes the artworks and architecture by artists such as Michelangelo, Bernini, and Raphael. The group then visits the Papal tombs beneath the basilica, where popes including John Paul II and others from as early as the fifth century are buried. The entire tour lasts about two and a half hours and is limited to a maximum of six people to maintain a small-group setting. A private option is also available.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
St Peter's Square
The tour starts at St Peter’s Square where the guide explains its history, architecture, and the optical illusions created by the architects. The square’s design includes colonnades arranged to resemble a welcoming embrace for visitors. After this introduction, the group passes through security to enter the basilica.
30 min
Dome Climb
The group climbs 281 steps to reach the top of Michelangelo’s dome. From the summit, participants see views of Rome and the stained glass windows that illuminate the dome’s interior. This part of the tour lasts about 30 minutes.
30 min
St Peter's Basilica and Papal Tombs
The group returns to the main floor of St Peter’s Basilica for about 90 minutes. The guide explains the history and artworks inside, highlighting pieces by Michelangelo, Bernini, and Raphael. Afterwards, the tour continues underground to the Papal tombs, where popes including John Paul II and others dating back to the fifth century are interred.
90 min
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.
End 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.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.