Private Tour of St Peter's Basilica with Dome Climb and Grottoes Discount Tickets

Overview

Combine a thorough guided tour of St. Peter's Basilica with a climb to the top of the dome (by stairs) for the best panoramic view of Rome. Discover marvels of art and architecture created by world-famous masters of the Renaissance with a private art historian. PLEASE NOTE: In the event that the grottoes or certain areas of St. Peter’s Basilica are closed, your guide will adapt the itinerary by highlighting alternative sites and artworks within the basilica. As a result, the overall duration and quality of the tour will remain unchanged. The Dome climb is by stairs only; the elevator is not included in this tour.

Meeting and Pickup

Language Offered

German-GUIDE

Portuguese-GUIDE

English-GUIDE

Italian-GUIDE

French-GUIDE

Spanish-GUIDE

Itinerary

Inclusion

Entry fees to the top of the Dome (by stairs)

Thorough guided tour of St. Peter's Basilica

Private art-historian guide

Exclusion

The Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel are not part of this tour

This tour does not skip the line

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
• 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Public transportation options are available nearby

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Please note that you will be required to pass through metal detectors at the entrance of the square

Wear comfortable walking shoes: a moderate amount of walking is involved

Please be aware that the lines to clear security checks at the entrance of the square might take 15-120 minutes

The dome's terrace might not be accessible during bad weather conditions. In that case, you can either ask for a partial refund and visit the Basilica and the grottoes or decide to cancel the tour for a full refund

An appropriate dress-code is required in order to enter the churches: knees and shoulders should be covered

The meeting point is outside the Basilica before entering St. Peter's square and the security checks

Please note that this is not a skip-the-line tour

St. Peter Basilica or its dome can be subject to partial unforeseen closures due to Vatican Administration

Please provide the full names of all travellers when booking. The tickets are nominative, therefore, failure to present a voucher with all travellers' full names may result in denied entry

Each traveller must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the same name provided at the time of booking for a successful entry

PLEASE NOTE: In the event that the grottoes or certain areas of St. Peter’s Basilica are closed, your guide will adapt the itinerary by highlighting alternative sites and artworks within the basilica. As a result, the overall duration and quality of the tour will remain unchanged

Pets are not allowed inside the Basilica

The Dome climb is by stairs only; the elevator is not included in this tour

Not recommended for travellers with claustrophobia

Not recommended for travellers with vertigo