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Enjoy a day exploring one of Rome's most iconic attractions with the help of an expert guide. Climb the iconic Dome of St. Peter's for spectacular panoramas over the city, enjoy a guided tour of the Basilica itself and visit the tombs of the most important Popes. You'll see it all!

Start your day early to beat the crowds and be among the first to climb up the Dome. With commentary from your expert English-speaking Vatican guide, you'll take a short walk along St. Peter's Square before arriving at the lift that will take you up to the base of the Dome. Here you will be able to admire its beautiful interior, then continue climbing 320 steps to get to the very top. You will be rewarded with the most magnificent views over the Eternal City – no view in Rome is comparable to this. Snap some incredible shots and enjoy the view, before meeting your guide again for a guided tour of the Basilica.

You will then take advantage of the access already gained in the morning to visit St. Peter's Basilica with your expert guide, without having to join the long lines to enter it. Here, the guide will take you through the main highlights. You will discover the incredible Papal Altar under Bernini's Baldachin and marvel at Michelangelo's other timeless masterpiece, La Pietà, as you explore the most important church in the Christian world.

Your tour ends with a visit to the subterranean crypts of the Basilica, where many famous Popes have their monumental tombs. Once outside again, you can admire Bernini's clever optical illusion in St. Peter's Square, spot the balcony from which the Pope delivers his public addresses and snap photos of the basilica's heavenly façade, having covered the Vatican and St. Peter's from top to bottom!

Höjdpunkter

Climb the iconic Dome of St. Peter’s for magnificent panoramas over Rome and the Vatican City
Enjoy a guided tour of St. Peter's Basilica, the famous Baldachin and the tomb of St. John Paul II
Visit the tombs of the most important Popes in a special crypt beneath St. Peter's Basilica
Hear enlightening commentary from a local Vatican expert guide throughout the tour

Viktig information

Accessibility:

This activity is not recommended for those who suffer from claustrophobia and/or vertigo, heart problems or other serious medical conditions
This tour is not suitable for guests with wheelchairs or any impairments requiring special assistance

Not allowed:

The Vatican only permits very small bags and specifically prohibits large bags, tripods, umbrellas, and backpacks. Any such items must be checked into the free luggage storage area
It is not possible to bring strollers or baby carriages

Know in advance:

Please note that the Dome's elevator only takes you to the first terrace. In order to climb to the top of the Dome, you will have to use stairs (320 steps)
You'll be requested to provide the full names of all participants during checkout. Without this information, access to St. Peter's Basilica cannot be guaranteed
Extra security measures may be implemented, and you may experience delays getting through mandatory security checks. To avoid disruptions or possible denied entry, you are strongly suggested to avoid bringing large purses, bags, or backpacks with you
Please note that there is no skip-the-line entrance to the Dome's ticket office or at St. Peter's Basilica's security line, hence there may be some waiting time before you access the Dome
Entrance to the Basilica and Dome complex requires a strict dress code. Knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women

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I priset ingår

Entrance to St. Peter's Dome
Entrance to St. Peter's Basilica
Entrance to Papal Crypts
Expert, English-speaking tour guide
Headsets when appropriate

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Gratuities
Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Bokningsavgift

Inga extra bokningsavgifter tillkommer.

Plats

Piazza della Città Leonina, 00193 Rome RM, Italy

Mötesplats:

Your meeting point is at Piazza della Città Leonina, near the arches, where the square meets Via di Porta Angelica. Facing the arches, the meeting point is located at the corner of the square, on the left-hand side, next to the newspaper stand. The closest metro stop is Ottaviano – Musei Vaticani, on Line A. Please arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before the tour starts.