St Peter's Basilica and Papal Tombs tour, optional Dome Discount Tickets

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Overview

Discover St. Peter’s Basilica with priority access & an expert guide, visit the Papal tombs including the Tomb of St. Peters & enjoy an Optional Dome Climb if option selected. Inside, admire masterpieces like Michelangelo’s Pietà scuplted when he was only 24 years old, learn from your guide about Bernini’s towering bronze canopy and the baroque majesty "Catedra of St. Peter" while your expert guide brings centuries of history to life. Descend into the Papal Crypts to visit the tomb of Saint Peter and tombs of generations of Popes. For those who wish, the experience continues with an optional climb to the Dome. Take the elevator partway, then ascend 320 steps to reach the summit and enjoy an unforgettable 360° panoramic view of the Vatican city and of Rome. This tour sells fast do not miss it and enjoy without line the Basilica of St. Peter's tour!

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Meet your guide at our office in Via Vespasiano 26/28

Language Offered

German-GUIDE

English-GUIDE

Italian-GUIDE

French-GUIDE

Spanish-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. St. Peter's Basilica
St. Peter's Basilica is a church built in the Renaissance style located in Vatican City. This is the largest Church in the world and the most important for Christianity. Designed principally by Donato Bramante, Michelangelo, Carlo Maderno and Gian Lorenzo Bernini, it is absolutely worth-seeing, both as a pilgrimage destination and as a cultural visit.
Duration: 30 mins
2. The Vatican Grottoes
Enjoy a visit to the Papal Grottoes, the vast crypt under St. Peter's Basilica. Built 3 meters below the level of the Basilica, they are located just under the great altar in the middle of the central nave.
Duration: 20 mins
3. St. Peter's Square
Enjoy the magnificent view of St. Peter's Square, large plaza located directly in front of St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican City. The open space in front of the basilica was redesigned by Gian Lorenzo Bernini from 1656 to 1667, under the order of Pope Alexander VII.
Duration: 20 mins
4. St. Peter's Basilica
St. Peter's Dome.
Duration: 20 mins

Inclusion

Headsets for a group of 5 people or more

Live Tour Guide

Tickets for elevator to St. Peter's Dome (if option selected)

Exclusion

Food and drinks

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon 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

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Supplied by Journey Tours

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