St. Peter's Dome Climb and Sistine Chapel Combo Tour
Free CancellationSkip the Line
Begin your day early and see Rome from above, the Papal Crypts below, and the Vatican museums nearby
4.95
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5h
Max 20 Guests
+11
Most tours skip the climb up St. Peter’s Dome, missing one of Rome’s most breathtaking views of the city. With our tour, you’ll start with privileged access to the Dome for sweeping views of the city, then descend to explore the magnificence of St. Peter’s Basilica. End your journey in the Sistine Chapel, where your guide reveals the stories behind Michelangelo’s renowned frescoes. Experience Rome’s greatest masterpieces from a new perspective, taking in every detail with ease.
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
Passionate English speaking guide
Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel
St. Peter's Basilica
Group size of 20
Wheelchair accessible
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 a comprehensive tour of the world's largest church, admiring the Basilica’s incredible works of art and magnificent architecture
Papal Crypts
View the stunning caskets and effigies of the church’s former popes and dignitaries, many of which were designed by Michelangelo and Bernini
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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Maria Albertson
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March 21, 2025
Very Thorough and Enjoyable Tour of Vatican City
Laurie Smith
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March 21, 2025
This tour included so much. I felt like we saw all of the highlights of Vatican City and then some. Our tour guide (I’m sorry but her name is escaping me. I think it starts with an R as she kept saying it as R…. from Roma). Anyway she was great. She was well trained and very knowledgeable. She provided great information and was able to answer all of the various questions from our group.
I will say that the tour was a little bit longer than we expected, but I think that was partially due to the large crowds. When it is as crowded as it was today, he can’t really run or go faster. You just have to be patient and wait your turn.
Sarah Smith
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March 20, 2025
Fantastic experience
Karen Wellington
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March 19, 2025
I loved everything about this tour. The guide was great! Everything was so beautiful. I am so happy that I chose to do this tour.
John Diemar
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March 19, 2025
Megan Myers
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March 17, 2025
Great tour to see everything in Vatican
Yingying Xu
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March 16, 2025
I chose this tour because I wanted to see as many things as possible in Vatican. In this tour we started from climbing on top of the dome, then visited inside of St Peter’s, Vatican museum and Sistine chapel. The total time was about 6 hours (with short breaks) so be prepared to walk long and feel tired, but it very well worths the long hours because you can get so much from the tour. And the best is you don’t need to wait in long lines.
Unbelievable!
James Edge
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March 14, 2025
Of course St. Peter's Basilica is indescribably beautiful, and the treasures of the Vatican Museum are amazing. And obviously, the Sistine Chapel is breathtaking. But what made our visit special was the wonderful tour guide Moona, who through her background in history and art, made it all come alive!
Harvey Rice
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March 14, 2025
Wonderful!
Angela Dillingham
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March 13, 2025
There was so much to see! Without our guide I would have stumbled along and not known what I was looking at.
Our guide was really caring
John Boxmeyer
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March 11, 2025
Our guide really cared about where we were at all times and really wanted to teach us the connection between Peter’s place of death and the placement today’s current Basillica, etc
She was very passionate!
Gerald R Williams
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March 10, 2025
Our guide was a wealth of knowledge
Shelley Fenchock
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March 02, 2025
We thoroughly enjoyed our tour with Maria! She was passionate and interesting and gave us as much information as she could possibly give us in this 5 hour tour. Loved her and loved this tour!
Maria is the best!
Rachel Hall
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March 01, 2025
This was an incredible tour. Maria was so insightful and made the most of our time in the Vatican. I would recommend this tour to anybody!
Andrew Harris
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February 28, 2025
MURALIDHARAN ANANTHARAMAN
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February 27, 2025
Great Tour
Brittany Newcomb
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February 27, 2025
Our guide Maria was extremely informative and passionate about sharing her knowledge of St. Peter’s Basilica and the art within the museums. The whole experience was fantastic.
Victoria Kukor Morgan
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February 25, 2025
Emily Janet Vandeventer
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February 24, 2025
Prisca Newport
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February 23, 2025
Susanne Deegan
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February 22, 2025
Raffa was knowledgeable and friendly. Well organized tour!
Jeffrey Major
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February 19, 2025
Cheri McKeag
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February 19, 2025
Matthew Hyland
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February 18, 2025
Outstanding! "Rome with a view"
Dominic keel
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February 18, 2025
Brilliant experience - Saw so much and were expertly guided (and entertained) throughout. The views from the dome were breathtaking and that was just 1 part of a much bigger overall tour. Really enjoyed it and would throughly recommend
