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St. Peter's Basilica Guided Tour 2 hr

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

Explore St. Peter’s Basilica with an art historian, admire its iconic treasures and choose whether to include a dome climb.

About this tour

Discover St. Peter’s Basilica on a guided visit with a professional art historian, taking in the grandeur of one of Vatican City’s most remarkable landmarks. The tour brings you through the basilica and St. Peter’s Square, with time to admire Michelangelo’s Pietà, the imposing Baldacchino and the papal grottoes. Along the way, your guide shares context that adds depth to the art and architecture around you.

St. Peter’s Basilica Guided Tour lasts 120 minutes and welcomes groups of up to 24 travelers. Choose the option with a dome climb if you’d like to include it; information about climbing at the official price is also provided. Skip-the-line access, the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel are not included. Remember to cover your knees and shoulders, and meet your coordinator at Via del Mascherino, 20.

See the basilica’s celebrated details with an expert guide and make the most of your time in Vatican City. Book the St. Peter’s Basilica Guided Tour and choose the dome option that suits your visit.

Highlights

  • Explore St. Peter’s Basilica with a professional art historian
  • Admire Michelangelo’s Pietà and the monumental Baldacchino
  • Visit St. Peter’s Square and the papal grottoes
  • Choose the option that includes the dome climb

What's included

Included

  • Professional art historian guide
  • Guided tour of St. Peter’s Basilica
  • Information about climbing the dome at the official price
  • Dome climb when the “with Dome” option is selected

Not included

  • Skip-the-line access
  • Entry to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel

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Important information

  • Meet at Via del Mascherino, 20; look for the coordinator in a blue-and-white jacket holding a Once Upon A Time Tours flag
  • Select the correct option for a dome climb or no dome climb
  • Cover your knees and shoulders when entering the basilica
  • The basilica may close for Vatican events; if it does, the visit will be rescheduled as soon as possible
  • Public transportation is available nearby
  • Suitable for all fitness levels

Frequently asked questions

Is skip-the-line access included?

No. Skip-the-line access is not included.

Does the tour include the Vatican Museums or Sistine Chapel?

No. Entry to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel is not included.

Can I climb the dome?

Choose the “with Dome” option to include the dome climb. The tour also provides information about climbing at the official price.

What should I wear?

Cover your knees and shoulders to enter the basilica.

What happens if the Basilica closes?

If a Vatican event closes the basilica, your visit will be rescheduled as soon as possible.

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