St. Peter Basilica and Optional Dome Group Tour Discount Tickets

Overview

With a dedicated guide in a small group tour you will head to St. Peter's Square designed by the architect Gianlorenzo Bernini for the Pope Alexander VII. You will learn from your guide about Bernini that in the late 1600s for the Pope Alexander the VII projected St. Peter's' square & the Colonnade. You'll go through security and access to the Basilica of St. Peters' once inside your eyes will be immediately captured by the Pieta of Michelangelo sculpted by the Master in a very young age. The Basilica was built in 120 years commissioned to the best Renaissance and Baroque artists such as Bramante, Sangallo, Michelangelo, Maderno and Bernini. You will then move underneath the dome where stands the main altar beneath "Baldachin" with twisted bronze Columns of more than 90 feet high. You'll admire the amazing mosaics and the works of art. You will then climb on top of the dome designed by Michelangelo from where you will be able to see one of the most beautiful views of the city of Rome.

Meeting and Pickup

End Point

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Spanish-GUIDE

Itinerary

Inclusion

Headset (for groups of six people minimum)

Live tour guide

Exclusion

Skip-the-line entry

Food and drinks

Gratuities

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

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

All guests must present a valid photo ID at the security checkpoint.

Latecomers will not be allowed in and no refunds will be issued.

Dress code: shoulders and knees must be covered at all times while inside Vatican premises.

Access to St. Peter’s Basilica may be limited or suspended without prior notice due to religious ceremonies.

All visitors must pass through airport-style security checks. During peak season, wait times for security checks and elevators may be longer.