St. Peter’s Dome climbing with Basilica upgrade and Crypts

Departure point

Your meeting point is at Piazza della Città Leonina, near the arches, where the square meets via di Porta Angelica. Facing the Arches, our meeting point is located at the corner of the square, on the left-hand side, next to the kiosk.Arriving from Ottaviano - Musei Vaticani metro A station:Exit the turnstiles – take the St. Peter’s Basilica exit. Once you exit the metro station walk down Via Ottaviano until you reach Piazza Risorgimento. Continue walking straight across the Risorgimento square and you will see the Vatican walls – follow Via di Porta Angelica until you arrive at the arches bordering Piazza della Città Leonina. Facing the arches, the meeting point is located to the left side, at the corner, next to the newspaper stand.

Inclusions

Entrance into St. Peter’s Dome. Entrance into St. Peter’s Basilica. Entrance into Crypts with Pope’s tombs. An informative leaflet about Basilica and Dome. Expert, English-speaking tour guide. Headsets when appropriate

Exclusions

Gratuities. Hotel pick-up and drop-off. Food and drinks

Highlights

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

Voucher type

mobile

Available languages

en

Important info

• 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)
• This tour is not suitable for those who suffer from claustrophobia and/or vertigo, heart or other serious medical conditions, and comfortable shoes are recommended
• This tour is unable to accommodate guests with wheelchairs or any impairments requiring special assistance. It is also unable to accommodate strollers or baby carriages
• Extra measures may be implemented at some venues due to heightened global security. As a result, you may experience delays in getting through mandatory security checks when entering these venues. To avoid disruptions or possible denied entry, you are strongly suggested to avoid bringing large purses, bags, or backpacks on your tour. 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 which may result in your having to leave the tour early to retrieve them at the entrance
• It is the responsibility of all visitors to be at the meeting point 15 minutes before departure. Guests arriving after departure cannot be accommodated and missed tours or tickets cannot be refunded
• 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 we access the dome
• Entrance into the Basilica and Dome complex requires a strict dress code. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women
• Group size limited to 25 people or less

Terms and conditions

Cancellation policy

You can cancel your tour until a day before your travel date