Activities ,Walking tours ,Excursions & day trips ,Culture & history

Rome: St. Peter's Basilica, Dome & Papal Tombs Guided Tour

Rome, Italy

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Rome: St. Peter's Basilica, Dome & Papal Tombs Guided Tour

Overview

Duration

Voucher type

E-Ticket

What To Expect

Meet your guide in St. Peter’s Square then start the tour by climbing to the top of the Basilica’s dome. Enjoy panoramic views across the city.

Enter the Basilica where you will discover the beautiful artworks, let the guide take you through the main highlights. Gaze at the colorful marble, golden ceilings, and intricate mosaics that surround you, 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.

Next, head underground to the Basilica’s historic grottoes and visit St. Peter’s Tomb. where you can see hundreds of popes and members of royalty have been buried since the 11th century. Touch the ancient walls of the original 4th-century Basilica and admire its beautiful frescoes. Finish the tour in St. Peter’s Square.

What to remember

Important info

No heart problems or other serious medical conditions. Near public transportation. Stroller accessible. Not wheelchair accessible. Travelers should have a strong physical fitness level. This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund. This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers. Confirmation will be received at time of booking

What's included

Entrance Fees to the Dome. Radios and headsets for the tour. Tour Guide. Guided tour of the Basilica , Dome and the Grottoes. Guaranteed to skip the lines