St. Peter's Dome Climb and Sistine Chapel Combo Tour
Begin your day early and see Rome from above, the Papal Crypts below, and the Vatican museums nearby
4.95
(571)
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.
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Free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance!
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
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Alba's Five Star Tour of Saint Peter's and Sistine Chapel
Michael Kane
January 12, 2025 20 pm EST
My son, Matthew and I greatly appreciated and enjoyed Alba’s tour of Saint Peter’s Basilica, the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel this past Thursday January 9. Throughout the tour, Alba showed a desire to bring forth the humanity of the major figures in Saint Peter’s and Vatican history, whether august artists such as Bernini, Raphael or Michelangelo or any of the Popes or saints, perhaps particularly Saint Bartholomew; which served to bring all vividly to life through her concise commentary and clear facility with the details of each luminous story. Alba’s understanding and deep knowledge of the Popes alone, together with the character and tenor of each Pope’s legacy, was as impressive as the recounting of each history was enthralling. Bellissima! Brava!
Great tour and perfect time of day
Amy Kotsmith-Johnson
January 09, 2025 21 pm EST
Raffa was an amazing tour guide. Knowledgeable and answered all the questions. This tour started at 715 in the morning and lasted 5 hours. It’s the perfect time of day as you are not fighting lines into St Peter’s and the crowds are still small. The views of the city alone make this tour worth it. There was a nice 15 minute coffee break. The 5 hours flew by. More time in the crypts learning about the various popes would have been nice.
Matthew barke
January 09, 2025 19 pm EST
Vatican Tour
Tracy Juris
January 06, 2025 17 pm EST
We had an incredible experience with this tour! Our guide was amazing—knowledgeable, engaging, and passionate, which made navigating such a long and crowded visit due to the Jubilee Year much more enjoyable. The privileged entrance was a game-changer, allowing us to skip some of the long lines and maximize our time inside the Vatican and Sistine Chapel. Despite the crowds, the guide ensured we saw all the highlights and provided fascinating insights along the way. Highly recommend for anyone wanting a seamless and enriching Vatican experience!
Jill Manit
January 05, 2025 09 am EST
Eliza Wenham
January 04, 2025 07 am EST
Very nice experience
David Zacheis
January 03, 2025 16 pm EST
Our guide was Eleanora, who told us she had studied archeology. Her English was very good and she developed background histories very well and in an interesting manner. She included a lot of information about the jubillee such as the holy doors. Very enjoyable tour and she is beautiful so it was even more pleasant.
Phoebe Conant
December 28, 2024 22 pm EST
Fantastic Tour with Yanira
Marcie Wood
December 28, 2024 00 am EST
This was a great tour! Our guide, Yanira, was a wealth of information. She paced the tour well, and her knowledge and enthusiasm brought history to life and made our time in Vatican City a meaningful experience. It was worth an early start to the day to climb St. Peter’s Dome before heading back down to the Basilica. By the time we reached the Vatican Museums, it was crowded, but Yanira navigated the group through expertly! We highly recommend this tour and Yanira!
Great tour of the Vatican
Aaron Kohn
December 27, 2024 05 am EST
We had a great combo tour with Raffa. She shared lots of interesting information, was entertaining, and very nice. We got to see the highlights, and the 5 hour tour did not feel long. I would recommend this tour to anyone looking for the full Vatican experience, and only having a day.
Raffa 5 STAR
Christina Ta
December 23, 2024 19 pm EST
We had a tour with Raffa and it was great for all ages 9-78! Thank you so much for a memorable, fun and informative trip. She is great with kids and large groups.
Mason Davis
December 23, 2024 18 pm EST
Chris Fleek
December 19, 2024 08 am EST
Amazing Experience
Michelle Salgado
December 13, 2024 21 pm EST
Tour guide was great and very informative. We loved her enthusiasm and appreciation of the history. I definitely recommend this tour. This was truly an incredible experience!
Jason Pawlicki
December 10, 2024 02 am EST
Best of tours. Would recommend. We liked it so much we gave The Tour Guy a plug on our YouTube channel.
Joshua Stokes
December 07, 2024 16 pm EST
Jennifer Bradshaw
December 04, 2024 21 pm EST
Amazing Guided Tour with Maria!
Carie Benne
December 04, 2024 15 pm EST
This tour was PERFECT! There is a lot to navigate at the Vatican and this tour hit all the highlights. Maria was wonderful! She showed us many points of interest, kept us moving through the sights and crowds , and was so knowledgable and passionate about everything especially the artwork! She answered all our questions and was so sweet!! Maria gets an A+++! Highly recommend this. We went with our family of 5 (kids ages 13-21). (It might be long for younger kids.)
Eugene Holsinger
December 03, 2024 03 am EST
Yosvani Morales
December 01, 2024 16 pm EST
Serena was very knowledgeable and explained everything in detail. We learned a lot and didn’t feel like we were rushing through everything. We will definitely recommend her to our friends and family!
Great Tour
Emile Crossley
December 01, 2024 10 am EST
This was an excellent tour with a great, knowledgeable and personable guide. Although long (5+ hours) it was well-paced and therefore not overwhelming. The guide’s knowledge and clear love for what she was showing us brought everything to life. I’d been before but without a guide and really enjoyed my visit but this tour took it to another level for me. Thank you
Very informative
CHRISTOPHER GINGRAS
November 28, 2024 18 pm EST
We greatly enjoyed the half day tour. The process from start to finish was super easy. It’s a long tour but there is a break in the middle
Brittanie Niekamp
November 27, 2024 20 pm EST
Are guide was awesome!
Informative tour
Jack Reese
November 27, 2024 00 am EST
Great tour as expected - time and experience as described. Climbing the dome was amazing the interior views looking down into St. Peter's were as amazing as the exterior views over Rome. Definitively worth the experience. The Vatican Musuem portion was a bit rushed but still got to spend time seeing and appreciating the highlights.
Memorial tour
Edward Leos
November 25, 2024 20 pm EST