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Rome St. Peter’s Basilica Guided Tour & Dome 2 hr 30 min

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  • Rome, Italy
  • 2 hrs 30 min
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Explore St. Peter’s Basilica with a personal guide, admire iconic artworks, and visit the underground tombs, with Dome access by option.

About this tour

Explore Rome St. Peter’s Basilica on a 150-minute guided tour through one of the world’s most celebrated churches. With an official personal guide and radios with headphones, follow the stories behind its remarkable art and history as you visit the Basilica and its underground tombs.

Look closely at Michelangelo’s Pietà and Bernini’s towering Baldachin above the Papal Altar. Continue into the Vatican underground spaces, where the Basilica’s history reaches beneath the surface. If you select the Dome option, climb up for panoramic views across Vatican City and Rome. Entry to the Dome is not included with every option, so check your selection when booking.

This Rome St. Peter’s Basilica guided tour brings together landmark artworks, expert commentary, and a closer look at the site’s hidden history. Meet your host in front of Pizzeria Leonina, by the white “Royale Routes” flag, and discover the Basilica with a guide who helps its details come into focus.

Highlights

  • Admire Michelangelo’s Pietà and Bernini’s monumental Baldachin
  • Explore the Basilica with an official personal guide
  • Hear the guide clearly through provided radios and headphones
  • Take in panoramic views from the Dome when that option is selected
  • Discover the Basilica’s underground spaces

What's included

Included

  • Radios and headphones
  • Official personal guide
  • Entry to St. Peter’s Basilica
  • Entry to St. Peter’s Square
  • Entry to the Vatican underground tombs
  • Dome entry, if the option is selected

Not included

  • Food and drinks

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Important information

  • Meet in front of Pizzeria Leonina; look for a white flag marked “Royale Routes”
  • Infants and small children can ride in a stroller
  • Infants must sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnant travelers, or travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Public transportation is available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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