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Rome: The Original Entire Vatican Tour & St. Peter’s Dome Climb
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Description
Less than 1% of Vatican visitors ascend St. Peter's Dome, this is a remarkable statistic so for this reason we have decided to take it from the top! Meet your expert Vatican guide by St. Peter's Square. Sacred stairs (and an elevator) will carry you up to St. Peter's Terrace from where you will see all of Rome and even the Tyrrhenian Sea! Back on terra firma you will tour the entirety of St. Peter's Basilica too. Take a break before making the short walk to our Vatican meeting point for your second tour of the Vatican City and Sistine Chapel! Get fast track access to the masterpieces which make the Vatican Museums absolutely must-see when in Rome.
What's Included
- Full tour of entire St. Peter's Basilica covering all the major works of art and sculpture therein
- St. Peter's Dome Climb to the top of Michelangelo's Cupola for truly amazing views of Rome!
- Immersive Sistine Chapel inside experience and a panel-by-panel tour of Michelangelo's ceiling
- Get into the Vatican Museums fast with our no lines priority access ticket and a local expert guide
- Tour of little-known Papal Sarcophagi beneath St. Peter's Basilica which we call "Vatacombs"
- Catch all the classic and ancient sculptures inside world famous chambers, halls and galleries
Additional Info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
- On days immediately surrounding religious holidays at the Vatican, alterations to tours may become necessary due to partial closings of areas normally included in this tour. In the event that the Papal tombs beneath St. Peter's Basilica are closed, the tour of the Basilica itself will be extended and no refunds made
- Maximum 20 travelers on this tour
- Due to the route covered and/or the means of transportation used, it is not possible to participate in this tour using a wheelchair, scooter, or other aid. Please contact us to inquire about customized tour options for guests with mobility challenges
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews for Rome: The Original Entire Vatican Tour & St. Peter’s Dome Climb
Must do tour
Kaye_H
St.Peters Dome was unbelievable. Mosaic art is amazing. Our guide Chiara was so informative, helpful and humorous…… we were so lucky to have this lady as our guide. A must do trip. Vatican was very full. This tour does not bypass the queue for entry. So this was the only downside. Tour meet was also at 7.45 am to try to avoid queue length. By 9am the queues were so long.
Vatican in half a day
Rick_M
I wanted to climb to the Vatican Cupola the last time I visited the Vatican. I was not able to due to time restrictions. I finally did it this year. There a lot of steps, but it was well worth it. The view was amazing. I recommend taking this tour. It included the Vatican Museum and skipping the lines.
Best Guided Tour
Jennifer_P
My partner and I have never been huge fans of group tours, but we knew the Vatican was going to be too much to tackle on our own and so we signed up for this tour. This was a very well operated group tour that saved us time (skip the line and reservations made through tour operator) and provided lots of interesting information. Our tour guide Sabrina was wonderful and we were able to clearly hear her through the audio system/headset provided. Definitely worth taking the guided tour for this one.
A view like none other
Jill_S
This was a two part tour that made for a long, but great day. It gives you ample time to view the dome with an incredible view inside and outSide the Basillica. The best part for us was a church service inside when we were visiting. It was amazing not only to see, but hear as well. After time for lunch we visited the Vatican Museums. So much information. We had the same guide for both parts. She was amazing! Even she was amazed at how busy the areas were.
Great tour
NathalyLerche_N
(4,5 stars)
Great tour and amazing view from dome. One of the highlights of our trip.
You do need to wait some time for security and to get to the dome. Here you cannot skip the line.
The dome is definitely not for people who are afraid of heights of have claustrophobia.
Page last updated on October 24, 2024
