Ultimate St. Peter's Basilica Dome Climb and Tour with Papal Crypts
Free CancellationSkip the Line
See Michelangelo's La Pietà up close and climb the dome for stunning views of Rome and the Vatican
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2.5h
Max 25 Guests
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Visiting St. Peter’s Basilica and its dome on your own can mean dealing with crowds and waiting in line for hours. Our early-morning tour, led by a captivating local guide, ensures you skip the hassle with privileged access and insider knowledge, including the best times to climb for awe-inspiring views. Explore the stunning Basilica, take in breathtaking panoramas, and descend into the sacred Papal Crypts for a truly immersive experience.
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Free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance!
Passionate English-speaking guide
Climb St. Peter's Dome
St. Peter's Basilica
La Pieta
Papal Crypts
Group size of 25
Tour guide gratuities
Hotel pick-up
Wheelchair accessible
Meet your guide at Largo Del Colonnato
Your tour begins with a warm welcome from your guide at Largo Del Colonnato Square, conveniently located in the heart of the Vatican City.
1st level of St. Peter's Dome
Step out of the elevator on the dome’s lower level to witness elaborate mosaics and architectural details, as dreamed up by Michelangelo.
Top of the St. Peter's Dome
Climb 320 steps to the very top of the dome, where you’ll be rewarded with a view of the Vatican that has inspired pilgrims and poets alike.
St. Peter's Basilica
Return to the ground level to discover its opulent decorations, stunning marble statues, and gold accents that reflect its sacred status.
La Pietá
Carved from a single block of Carrara marble, this masterpiece showcases Michelangelo's skill in capturing human emotion and divine beauty.
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Wonderful experience!
iwan gunawan
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March 03, 2025
We had a wonderful experience with this tour. Our tour guide, Patricia, was very engaging and eager to share her wealth of knowledge about St Peter's Basilica, its history, and lots of tidbits information. We climbed up to the dome, it was quite a workout, but we were rewarded with the 360 degree view from the top. It was an awesome experience.
Highly tecommended
Alice Evans
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February 20, 2025
This is the first time I have been to the dome and crypt, although I have been to St Peter’s before. The views are spectacular, inside and outside. I got so much more out of it with a guide and with time to appreciate the beauty of the Dome.
Monti Favero
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February 10, 2025
George Sellers
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January 15, 2025
Jason Howe
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January 11, 2025
Tracy Gough
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January 05, 2025
Amit Joshi
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January 04, 2025
The guide was very knowledgeable.
What a View
Michael Collins
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December 30, 2024
The dome climb and crypt tour along with the visit to the Basilica itself were great. Glad we added this tour to our list.
Dennis Gee
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December 29, 2024
Great view
Kathy Jaing
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December 11, 2024
The view from the dome was definitely worth the climb. The tour guy was very energetic and he let us take some short breaks during the climb. He gave us plenty of time at the top of the dome to take in the view and pictures before we had to start the climb down. His commentary inside the basilica was also very informative.
Farhad Khan
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December 08, 2024
Enjoyed the tour and Marco!
Christopher B Brown
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December 02, 2024
Marco was very informative about all of the sites on the tour. He offered the right amount of insight without going down a "rabbit hole" with too much detail. I highly recommend the tour and Marco as a guide.
Timothy Stannard
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December 01, 2024
Great experience with Marco
Ronny Hanafi
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November 26, 2024
Marco is our tour leader. It has been a great experience and he is a good guy. He gives us a lot information about the tour inside the Vatican city.
Koreena M Zawojski
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November 23, 2024
Katherine Tarachas
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November 09, 2024
Great Tour!
Anthony Yanez
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October 20, 2024
Wear your good walking/climbing shows!! Must do in Rome!!
Jill Stoll
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October 20, 2024
Our tour guide was knowledgeable and friendly. Her guidance helped ensure we understood all we were seeing in the Vatican. Overall great experience!
Katherine Hopewell
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October 16, 2024
Diane Gregoric
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October 15, 2024
Kenneth Kieck
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October 11, 2024
Kathryn kirkwood
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October 08, 2024
Great tour!
Tom Erik Jensrud
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October 05, 2024
We had a great tour with a superb guide. We went up to the dome, which was really great. Sadly, we had tickets for the museum at 9 o'clock, so we could only be at the top for two minutes, then abort the rest of the tour.
