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Rome St. Peter’s Basilica Tour with Dome Access, 2 hr 30 min

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

Explore St. Peter’s Basilica, the Vatican Grottoes, and papal tombs, with optional Dome access for sweeping views over Vatican City.

About this tour

Discover the art, history, and spiritual heart of Rome on a St. Peter’s Basilica tour. Built over the church commissioned by Emperor Constantine, the present-day basilica brings together Renaissance and Baroque architecture shaped by artists including Michelangelo, Bernini, Bramante, and Maderno.

Walk through the magnificent nave, admire richly decorated chapels, and see Michelangelo’s Pietà, Bernini’s Baldachin, the Papal Altar, and the Altar of the Confession. Continue into the Vatican Grottoes, where many popes are buried near the tomb of Saint Peter. A licensed guide shares the stories behind these remarkable spaces and artworks. Depending on the option selected, your experience may include a private guide and access to Michelangelo’s Dome. The Dome option includes an elevator ride to the terrace, followed by steps to the summit for panoramic views over Vatican City; a guided Dome tour is not included.

Choose your preferred option and experience the treasures of Rome’s St. Peter’s Basilica up close.

Highlights

  • Admire Michelangelo’s Pietà and the Basilica’s grand nave
  • Explore the Vatican Grottoes and papal tombs
  • Hear stories behind works by Michelangelo, Bernini, Bramante, and Maderno
  • Add optional Dome access with an elevator ride to the terrace

What's included

Included

  • St. Peter’s Basilica access
  • Papal tomb access
  • La Pietà access
  • Licensed guide
  • Vatican Grottoes access
  • Dome climb with elevator access to the terrace level, if selected
  • Private guide, if selected

Not included

  • Guided Dome tour
  • Food and drink
  • Transportation to the meeting point

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Important information

  • Meeting point: Galleria San Pietro - Souvenirs and Religious Objects, Largo del Colonnato, 5, 00193 Roma RM
  • Infants must sit on an adult’s lap
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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