St Peters Basilica guided tour with optional dome access
Attractions & guided tours

St Peters Basilica guided tour with optional dome access

Free
Free cancellation
Language: English, Italian, French, Spanish, German
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Why you’ll love this…
  • The tour explores the magnificent interior of St Peters Basilica
  • You'll marvel at masterpieces by Michelangelo and Bernini
  • There's a visit to the Vatican Grottoes to see papal tombs
  • The knowledgeable guide brings the basilica's history to life
  • There's an option to ascend the dome for panoramic views of Rome
What to expect

Step inside St. Peter's Basilica, the heart of the Catholic faith, and discover its remarkable artistry and spiritual significance. Your guide will illuminate the history and architecture of this iconic landmark as you explore its treasures. You'll encounter masterpieces like Michelangelo's La Pietà sculpture, Bernini's grand Baldacchino, and the ornate altar.

The tour continues to the Vatican Grottoes, where you'll visit papal tombs, chapels, and corridors. Here, you can pay respects at the final resting places of popes, royals, and notable figures from centuries past.

For those who've chosen the Dome option, you'll have the chance to ascend to St. Peter's Dome by lift after the main tour. From this vantage point, you'll be treated to sweeping views of Rome, offering a memorable perspective of the city from above.

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What's included
  • check Guided tour
  • check Skip-the-line tickets
Where

Via Germanico, 16, 00192 Roma RM

Meeting point:
Meet at the Maya Tours office. Please arrive 15 minutes before your booked departure time, where will provide you with your ticket to skip-the-line and enter.
What to remember

Accessibility:

  • Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not suitable for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair

Not allowed:

  • Large bags/backpacks/suitcases are not permitted in the monument/attraction

Know in advance:

  • Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women to enter the Basilica
  • Students booking a reduced ticket must show a valid photo ID to be allowed into the monument
  • All visitors must pass through the monument/attraction security check, allow at least 20 minutes to clear security
  • The tour reservations have strict timing. If you arrive late for the meeting time, it will not be possible to join the group or reschedule. As per "No Show" rules, you will not be entitled to a refund
  • The exact timings and reservations can vary, dependent on the monument/attraction's administration office's availability and decisions on the booking day, and can be subject to last minute changes. Departure time can differ up to 20 minutes from your selected time
  • Please note that on the day of your visit, certain areas of the monument/attraction can be closed due to either religious events or national holidays. Please be advised capacity regulations and security may delay the tour departure this could also influence the smooth running of the tour especially on national holidays and events
  • Cancellations, changes or issues due to weather, security and events held by the monument are beyond the control of the tour operator. These issues will be reviewed by the tour operator and dealt with on an individual basis
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Provider
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Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

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