St. Peter's Basilica and Dome Tour with Professional Art Historian in Rome
by Best In Rome Tour
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Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$118.10Overview
This 2-hour walking tour in Rome begins near St. Peter's Basilica, where participants meet a professional art historian. The tour starts with a visit to the first viewing level of the dome, accessed by elevator, followed by climbing a spiral staircase to the dome’s summit. From this highest point in Vatican City, panoramic views of Rome and the Vatican Gardens are visible. After descending the dome’s stairs, visitors enter St. Peter’s Basilica without waiting in the main lines. The guide then leads through the basilica’s main areas, pointing out significant statues, chapels, and pilgrim sites. The tour concludes with a visit to the Vatican Crypts, where popes and royalty have been buried since the 11th century. The tour includes all fees and taxes but does not provide transportation or skip-the-line access.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
St. Peter's Square, Dome, Basilica, and Vatican Crypts
Meet the guide near St. Peter's Basilica, then take an elevator to the dome's first viewing level. Climb the spiral stairs to the dome’s summit for panoramic views of Rome and the Vatican Gardens. Descend the dome stairs directly into the basilica, avoiding the main entrance lines. Tour the basilica’s statues, chapels, and pilgrim sites, followed by a visit to the underground crypts where popes and royalty have been buried since the 11th century.
Meeting point
Our office is very close to the St. Peter's Basilica , just 1 minute walking distance.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
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St. Peter's Basilica and Dome Tour with Professional Art Historian in Rome
by Best In Rome Tour
Choose from 8 available options
How do you want to book?
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$118.10Overview
This 2-hour walking tour in Rome begins near St. Peter's Basilica, where participants meet a professional art historian. The tour starts with a visit to the first viewing level of the dome, accessed by elevator, followed by climbing a spiral staircase to the dome’s summit. From this highest point in Vatican City, panoramic views of Rome and the Vatican Gardens are visible. After descending the dome’s stairs, visitors enter St. Peter’s Basilica without waiting in the main lines. The guide then leads through the basilica’s main areas, pointing out significant statues, chapels, and pilgrim sites. The tour concludes with a visit to the Vatican Crypts, where popes and royalty have been buried since the 11th century. The tour includes all fees and taxes but does not provide transportation or skip-the-line access.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
St. Peter's Square, Dome, Basilica, and Vatican Crypts
Meet the guide near St. Peter's Basilica, then take an elevator to the dome's first viewing level. Climb the spiral stairs to the dome’s summit for panoramic views of Rome and the Vatican Gardens. Descend the dome stairs directly into the basilica, avoiding the main entrance lines. Tour the basilica’s statues, chapels, and pilgrim sites, followed by a visit to the underground crypts where popes and royalty have been buried since the 11th century.
Meeting point
Our office is very close to the St. Peter's Basilica , just 1 minute walking distance.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
More things to do in Rome
- Rome Small Group Walking Tour Between Holy Doors and Basilicas
- Rome Food Experience 3-Hour Walking Tour with Dinner, Drinks, Max 6 People or Private Option
- Colosseum Tour with Arena Floor, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill | Semi-Private Tour
- Urban Rafting on Rome's Tiber River
- Rome Half-Day Small Group Food and Wine Tasting Walking Tour
- Rome Pasta Making with Fettuccine, Ravioli and Tiramisu