Rome St. Peter’s Basilica Guided Tour with Dome Climb

Discover Rome’s most celebrated church with a guide who brings its art, architecture, and sacred history into focus. This St. Peter’s Basilica guided tour with dome climb pairs the basilica’s grand interiors with a visit beneath its floors and a sweeping view over the Eternal City.

See masterpieces including Michelangelo’s Pietà and Bernini’s Baldachin, and hear the stories behind the basilica’s art and symbolism. Continue to the Vatican Grottoes and Papal Tombs, subject to access, for a closer look at the history of the popes buried below. Headsets help you follow the guide throughout the experience, while assistance is available at the meeting point in St. Peter’s Square. The dome climb rounds out the visit with panoramic views of the square, Vatican City, and Rome’s rooftops.

With the major highlights brought together in one guided experience, this Rome St. Peter’s Basilica tour offers more context than a visit on your own. Join the tour to take in the details, stories, and city views that make the basilica unforgettable.