St. Peter's Dome Climb and Sistine Chapel Combo Tour
Free CancellationSkip the Line
See Rome from above then go deeper into the Vatican’s highlights and Michelangelo’s masterpieces
Free CancellationSkip the Line
4.95
(679)
5 h
Max 20 Guests
Most tours skip the climb to St. Peter’s Dome, missing one of the most breathtaking views in Rome. With early access, ascend to the top of the Dome, where panoramic views stretch across Vatican City, the Eternal City beyond. Back on ground level, your guide will give a detailed overview of St. Peter’s Basilica before you step inside to explore at your own pace. Then, skip the line into the Vatican Museums for a guided visit through its most famous galleries, ending in the Sistine Chapel.
The Vatican City is home to many bucket-list attractions, and the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica are definitely at the top of the list. However, climbing St. Peter’s Dome isn't included in most tours, which is why this is a top-selling Vatican tour for those who want the full experience.
You'll meet your expert local guide early this morning in front St. Peter’s Basilica, and along with a small group, you'll take the elevator to the first floor of the inner do...
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Skip the line tickets
Elevator tickets
Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel
St. Peter's Basilica
Group size of 20
Passionate, English-speaking guide
Wheelchair accessible
Meals
Guide gratuity
Hotel pickup
Meet your guide at Largo Del Colonnato
Begin your morning right outside of St. Peter’s Basilica, where you’ll meet your friendly guide and small group of fellow travelers
St Peter's Square
Roam through Vatican City’s jaw-dropping plaza, lined by 284 columns and 140 statues of saints, all of which were designed by Bernini
Dome climb
After taking the elevator to the lower level of St. Peter’s Dome, walk up 320 stone steps for an unforgettable view of the Eternal City!
St. Peter's Basilica
Enjoy an explanation of the world's largest church, admiring the Basilica’s incredible works of art and magnificent architecture
Vatican Museums
Explore the Vatican’s historic treasures and impressive art as you swiftly enter Vatican City’s exquisite museums with your priority tickets
For Reference Only. Itineraries are subject to change
Meet your guide at Largo Del Colonnato. This is the area just outside of the St. Peters Square colonnades, on the right side if you’re looking at St. Peter’s Basilica. You’ll see a friendly representative holding a “The Tour Guy” sign standing between the fountain and the green kiosk.
Since this is a walking tour, be sure to wear comfortable shoes and bring a bottle of water.
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One of Rome's must do activities
Sean Thomas
Verified Review
June 02, 2025
A great wonderful view of Rome from the top of the dome with interesting experience climbing inside the structure. The extra context added from the knowledgeable tour guide multiplies the experience as it helps add context to each loaction but also Rome and its history in a broader context.
St Peter's Dome Climb and Sistine Chapel Tour
Kathy Fidishun
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June 01, 2025
We had an awesome time and tour guide. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and fun. We saw and learned a great deal. Would highly recommend it.
Catherine Morrish
Catherine Morrish
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May 31, 2025
Tour was excellent, informative, accommodating and friendly. Highly recommend.
Todd Mather
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May 31, 2025
Unmissable
Emerald Anderson
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May 30, 2025
This tour was fabulous, and my partner and I would consider the experience of climbing to the top of the dome of St Peter’s Basilica unmissable after our experience. The views were incredible and our guide was awesome! Two notes of caution (1) this tour is a lot physically - not just the dome climb, but the church and museum visit as well and (2) you may not want to do this on your first day in the city (like we did) because it is hard for any other site to measure up once you’ve seen the inside of this amazing church and the views from the dome.
Magdalen Carlock
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May 30, 2025
Brett Harris
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May 30, 2025
Andrew Cash
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May 27, 2025
St. Peter’s Dome/Sistine Chapel Tour
Scott Friesen
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May 27, 2025
We really enjoyed the tour. Alba was very knowledgeable and did a great job of explaining details and getting us where we needed to be. Highly recommend this tour
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Jacqueline Butler
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May 27, 2025
Laurie Taylor
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May 26, 2025
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JULIA FRAME
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May 26, 2025
Fantastic trip and experience our guide Alba was very calm and very very informative
Fabulous
Marian Reuter
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May 25, 2025
Alba, was the best tour guide we had our whole trip. We tried a few different companies.
She was extremely knowledgeable, very friendly. We could have listened to her all day.
Frances Margret Espino
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May 24, 2025
Jon Kohagen
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May 23, 2025
Excellent and caring guide
Vanessa Miller
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May 22, 2025
We were able to do this tour during the Jubilee and a few days after Pope Leo XIV was elected. It was extremely crowded, but our Tour Guide was very patient and made sure we were able to see the site which were scheduled. The climb to the top of the Dome was a highlight and it is recommended for anyone who can physically make the climb.
A Decent Tour
Rosemarie Pyott
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May 21, 2025
Was easy pretty to find the tour guide. She was knowledgeable although at times not easy to understand with the accent.
Jonathan Bernier
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May 21, 2025
Matthew Killian
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May 20, 2025
Guide was great. But of slow time after the dome climb and mistake with tickets for museum. Took maybe an hour longer than should have. Museum time honest mistake and he felt horrible, but some dead time needs removed between dome and basilica. Long tour.
Anna Held
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May 20, 2025
Bogdon
Joan Holmboe
Verified Review
May 19, 2025
Bogdon was an excellent guide. He is quick witted, so very knowledgeable and appraises any situation and deals with it in the best way. I have never learned so much and been entertained at the same time! Highly recommend him!!
I will say when signing up, it was not made clear the tour would last 5 hours. It was fortunate we had nothing else planned! Several others made same comment!
I would not have traded any of it!! The early 7:15 tour is the way to go for sure!!!!