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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
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.
Redemption Instructions
- Please arrive 15 minutes before your tour start time for check-in. Out of courtesy to other guests, we’re unable to wait for latecomers. No refunds can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows. - All guests (including children) must bring ID on the day of their tour. - All participants must provide their full names at the time of booking. Names must match ID/Passport. Failure to supply this information will lead to the cancellation of your booking. - 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. - All guests must pass through security. Only small backpacks and handbags are allowed inside St. Peter's Basilica. Bag check is available at the entrance. - Tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated. - Walks and Devour comply with all local government regulations. Please refer to local government guidelines for the most up to date information.
Language Offered
English-GUIDE
Itinerary
1. Meet your guide just outside the entrance to St. Peter's Square and head past the crowds, straight into the grand Renaissance-era elegance of the basilica.
2. Next, it's time for a journey through the basilica itself as your guide shows you the grandeur that defines one of the holiest sites in the Catholic world. Admire the exquisite detail of the baldachin designed by Gian Lorenzo Bernini, standing amid the space designed by Michelangelo, and then visit the famous bronze statue of St. Peter with the keys to heaven in his hand. Another special experience is waiting for you beneath the basilica as your guide gives you a rare look at the crypts of the Vatican grotto. With more than 100 tombs holding popes, Catholic monarchs, and famous figures, the crypts let you look back through almost 2,000 years of the church's history. Before you part ways with your guide, they'll lead you to an elevator that carries you to the dome's first terrace. From there, you'll be able to climb St. Peter's dome at your own pace. 320 steps lead you up to one of the best views you can get of the city of Rome—from the square below you all the way across the Tiber.
Inclusion
Skip the line access to St. Peter’s Basilica
Expert English-speaking guide
Headsets
Pre-reserved ticket to St. Peter’s Basilica dome (with elevator access)
Exclusion
Gratuities
Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 7 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 7 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
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.
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