St Peter's Basilica Express Guided Tour, includes Dome Climb
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Experience the magnificent St Peter’s Basilica by joining an express guided tour in English or French. With a multilingual audio guide included, listen in your own language as you uncover Rome's greatest church.
Start your journey near the heart of Vatican City at Borgo Santo Spirito 17 (Al San Michele), where you’ll meet your friendly guide who will escort you to the Basilica.
Take in 2000 years of history with delicate mosaics, elaborate architecture, papal tombs and intricate sculptures before ascending up to see Michelangelo’s Cupola – the crowning dome. Keep an eye out for the chance to take a scenic snap from the very top of the eternal city.
Finish off your tour inside the Basilica, where you can chat with your guide or continue exploring the iconic site with an audio tour.
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2 hours
Available in German, Mandarin Chinese, Japanese, English, English, Italian, Polish, French, French, SpanishImportant information
Wheelchair accessible. Public transportation options are available nearby. All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible. Not recommended for pregnant travelers. Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health. Suitable for all physical fitness levels. Entry to the Vatican adheres to a strict dress code: shoulders and knees must be covered, low-cut or sleeveless tops and shorts are not permitted for both men and women. Visitors that do not adhere to the dress code could be denied entry to the Vatican. Entry to the Vatican requires passing through a security check. During high season, queues for security can take up to 150 minutes. Meet your guide at Borgo Santo Spirito 17 (Al San Michele), where you can enjoy a coffee. The visit inside St Peter's Basilica and the cupola will be led by a tour guide. The papal tombs can be explored independently via a digital tour . After the elevator ride towards the Cupola, there will be a 300-step climb to reach the very top. Please note the guided tour is in English. The digital tour is available in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Mandarin, Polish, and Japanese