St. Peter’s Basilica Priority Access Tour with Dome & Crypt Discount Tickets

Overview

Make the most of your time at visit St Peter’s Basilica, see the papal crypt on this all-access tour complete with priority entry and climb its dome. Starting early, you’ll see St. Peter’s Square without the large daytime crowds. Tour the basilica to admire Michelangelo’s ‘La Pietà’ among other highlights, and pay a visit to the papal crypt — a site normally missed by other tour groups. Numbers are limited to 20 for a small-group experience. End your tour at the top of the dome for panoramic vistas over the capital. Walks Tours is proud to be an Accredited Tour Operator with an official ticketing agreement with the Vatican Museums.

Meeting and Pickup

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

Inclusion

Entry to the Papal Crypt of St Peter's Basilica

Viewing of the Swiss Guard at St Peter's

Private guide (if option selected)

Pre-reserved tickets to St. Peter’s Basilica Dome (with optional elevator access)

St Peter's Square

Skip the Line Access to St Peter's Basilica

Exclusion

Gratuities

Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off

Cancellation Policy

Refundable tickets

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

Public transportation options are available nearby

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.

After the terrace where the elevator stops, there are still 320 steps to climb to reach the very top.

Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.

All guests (including children) must bring ID on the day of their tour.

Due to the religious nature of the Vatican, all individuals regardless of gender must cover their shoulders and knees. Walks cannot be held responsible for those denied entry.

The full names of all participants must be provided at the time of booking and must match the names on the ID/Passport. Name changes are not permitted.

Walks Tours is an Accredited Tour Operator with an official ticketing agreement with the Vatican Museums.