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.
Expert, English-speaking guide
Skip-the-line Vatican Museums entry
Entry to the Sistine Chapel
St. Peter’s Basilica Dome climb
St. Peter's Basilica entry
Guide tips
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. This is the perfect time to get settled in, receive your priority entrance tickets, and get ready for a packed morning of unforgettable Vatican experiences.
St Peter's Square
Roam through Vatican City’s breathtaking main plaza. Designed by the masterful Gian Lorenzo Bernini, the square is lined by 284 massive columns and 140 statues of saints. You'll hear the fascinating stories behind this architectural wonder as you prepare to enter the Basilica.
St. Peter's Basilica Dome climb
After taking the elevator to the lower level of St. Peter’s Dome, you’ll skip many of the initial steps. Next, walk up the remaining 320 stone steps to reach the very top. The reward is an absolutely unforgettable, 360-degree panoramic view stretching across Vatican City and the entire Eternal City of Rome!
St. Peter's Basilica
You’ll return to ground level for an explanation of the world's largest church. Learn about the Basilica’s most incredible works of art and magnificent architecture, including Michelangelo’s Pietà and Bernini’s stunning Baldacchino altar. Then, head inside to explore this massive space at your own pace.
Vatican Museums
Next, you'll swiftly enter Vatican City’s exquisite museums with your priority skip-the-line tickets. You’ll begin your guided exploration through this historic collection, moving through key areas that hold some of the world’s most precious art and archaeological treasures.
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John M Koster
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November 11, 2025
Fabrizio
James Pogue
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November 11, 2025
Fabrizio was fantastic! We took several tours during our visit to Rome....and Fabrizio was by far the best tour guide we experienced. Thanks again Fabrizio!
Kevin Henahan
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November 07, 2025
Years of knowledge guiding us
Patricia Kane
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November 07, 2025
So glad we didn't attempt our Vatican City trip on our own. Knowing where to go, the story behind what you're seeing, & skipping the LONG lines is beyond valuable. Wonderful job all around!
Amazing experience
Jane MacDonald
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November 04, 2025
We had an amazing experience learning about the Basilica of St. Peter and seeing the beautiful architecture and art. Walking to the top of the dome allows you to see the city of Rome and the walls of the Vatican.
Sara Flegel
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October 31, 2025
St Peter’s Dome climb & Sistine Chapel tour
Denise Rees
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October 28, 2025
We found the tour guide very knowledgeable and we were able to understand her very clearly. She gave appropriate amount of information and gave us breaks at the right time. Definitely worth it.
Vatican Tour with Maria
Marianna Acevedo
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October 25, 2025
Our Vatican tour with Maria was unforgettable from start to finish. We began with the Dome climb and she made every step feel exciting and meaningful. Her energy, storytelling, and deep knowledge completely transformed the experience. You can feel how much she loves what she does and that passion makes all the difference.
Maria brought every painting and sculpture to life. She shared the kind of details you would never notice on your own and explained them with so much heart that my husband said he wished we could record her tour just to hear her again.
She guided us through the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica with ease and grace. We never felt rushed, overwhelmed, or lost in the crowds. By the end, we both agreed that this was the best tour we have ever taken anywhere.
If you are lucky enough to get Maria, you are in for something special. She does not just show you the Vatican. She makes you feel it.
Unforgettable
DANNY NEWTON
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October 24, 2025
What an experience. Our guide was so knowledgeable.
One of the most comprehensive tours!
Gail Czarnecki
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October 24, 2025
Marco was a magnificent tour guide. There were a few pilgrimages in town that slowed down the security queue yet Marco kept us interested by telling us history the entire time. He was patient, energetic, and made sure everyone was comfortable. We highly recommend this 5-6 hour tour that provides everything related to the Vatican. This was the full experience and Marco even spent extra time to make up for the long security lines. Be prepared to be on your feet for hours yet it was well worth it.
randall watts williams
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October 22, 2025
Michael
Michael Dannemiller
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October 22, 2025
Simona kept us on schedule while taking time to answer questions and tell us stories about various arts of work and religious artifacts.
The tour was excellent
Gene Waldenmaier
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October 22, 2025
The tour guide, Daisuke, was excellent. He was very knowledgeable and was able to keep the tour together even in the crowds. Very educational. Many sights were crossed off of the bucket list with this tour.
Michelle Pierson
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October 21, 2025
Stefanie Wedemeyer
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October 20, 2025
Dolores DuMont
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October 20, 2025
Jennifer Nott
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October 19, 2025
Great but long
Steven Gray
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October 19, 2025
Really good tour. St Peter’s and Sistine were great. View from the top of the Dome was terrific. Quite a few steps to get up there but worth it. Our guide was very knowledgeable but a little hard to understand. There are a lot - and I mean a lot- of people in this area so it takes a long time to get through it all. Starting at 7:15 am helps avoid to super huge crowds but still took over 5 hours to complete this tour. And the tour was really helpful to avoid waiting in the unbelievably long lines for those not on a tour. We bypassed a ton of people to get in, so don’t hesitate to spend the extra $$ for a tour (unless you really like standing in what must have been at least a 2 hour line). But if you visit Rome you don’t want to miss this place.
Amazing experience! Great guide Maria!
Alisa Gemanovna Egorova
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October 18, 2025
Absolutely amazing experience! Our guide Maria was fantastic — so knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate. She made the St. Peter’s Dome climb and Sistine Chapel tour unforgettable. Highly recommend this tour and especially Maria!
Marzia Del is amazing!
GariLynn Wollard
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October 16, 2025
Marzia was so amazing one of the best tour guys I’ve ever experienced… And she was so good with helping us with my mom and she would call her mommy. It was so cute. We just absolutely adored her.
Don Harton
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October 14, 2025
Great Vatican Tour Oct 14
Russell Oja
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October 14, 2025
Our guide was on time at 7:15, guided us thru the mayhem of lines. Best of all she spoke until 12:15 non-stop and provided volumes of information which was welcome given this was our very first Vatican tour.
An Awesome Tour!
Susan Puls
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October 14, 2025
This was our first visit to Rome and we chose to do a guided tour of St Peter's (with Dome Climb) and Vatican Museums/Sistine Chapel. We were not disappointed. The entire experience was amazing. Our tour guide was Chiara and she was an excellent tour guide. She guided us through these very crowded sites and managed to keep track of our group and ensure that we saw all of the main attractions. It was a hot day in September and super crowded & I have to admit that, at times, it felt a little overwhelming. Chiara did a great job. She was friendly, professional, knowledgeable and managed her groups needs very well. I highly recommend this tour!
Kimberly Starkowski
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October 13, 2025
Rome
greg muniak
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October 12, 2025
Not enough time allowed in Vatican to see entire facility. Coffee break was not necessary and took away time from Basilica.
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