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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Tamara W.
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January 05, 2026
Kate was the best!! Enjoyed the tour very much! Is there a way I can tip her?
Preston M.
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January 05, 2026
Uncrowded views from the dome
kirsty B.
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January 03, 2026
Great to be early & miss the crowds climbing the dome for great views of Rome. Knowledgeable & engaging guide. Its a long tour & very busy by the time you get to the Sistine chapel (last) though.
Wonderful way to see the dome and Vatican Museum on a very busy day!
Ann T.
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December 30, 2025
Marzia was a wonderful guide and was a fountain of information. She was engaging, funny and kind in spite of the craziness of the people and crowds.
Jacquelynn D.
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December 30, 2025
Kristin C.
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December 30, 2025
Excellent tour
John F.
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December 29, 2025
The guide was very informative and was also very supportive to the group. The Dome climb, while tiring was a great experience.
St Peter’s Dome Climb, Vatican and Sistine Chapel
Carrie S.
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December 29, 2025
Our tour guide was incredibly passionate about her work and this bubbled over to us. We loved our tour. My husband and I were with our 6 children ranging in age from 10-20 and they all loved this 5 hour tour. It was just the right pace to keep us moving, yet to gain so much wonderful knowledge about such an extraordinary place with a legacy we all should get to experience in our life times. We did pompei in our own without a guide but this tour made me wish we used a tour guide for their expertise and passion.
Awesome tour! Worth it to go early in the morning!
John H.
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December 27, 2025
Seeing the Basilica and navigating the dome was a dream with no crowds. This is so worth it. Our guide was amazing, knew so much and knew the best ways to everything! 14/10!
Sheryl A.
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December 22, 2025
Kevin M.
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December 20, 2025
Lorraine B.
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December 18, 2025
Albert M.
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December 16, 2025
Awesome experience!
Mark V.
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December 14, 2025
Fantastic experience but please make sure you are fit enough to climb the dome as it really is very difficult. Regaesss, one of the most memorable and significant tours you will experience. All artifacts, art , knowledge and most importantly, faith will be further strengthened by this experience. Carolina, our guide was extremely knowledgeable and was very accommodating in answering all of our questions (which was a lot). I highly recommend this tour!!
Great Tour of St Peter's and The Sistine Chapel
Robert C.
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December 13, 2025
Marzia was an incredible tour guide - passionate and knowledgeable!
Long tour but not to be missed!
Wonderful!
Elizabeth K.
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December 10, 2025
Really enjoyed the tour and climbing to the top of the Basilica's dome! The early morning start time was worth the sacrifice of getting up before dawn! It was magical to see the sun rise over St. Peter's Square and watch Rome awaken. And of course, fewer tourists! Our guide explained things clearly, answered all our questions, and did not hurry us along during any of the tour.
Arkady S.
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December 09, 2025
Robert W.
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December 07, 2025
Fabrizio was amazing. Very knowledgeable and a great tour guide. This was an amazing tour of Saint Peter’s Done and the Sistine Chapel. Well worth it and very enjoyable, I highly recommend!
Janet H.
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December 07, 2025
Allyssa H.
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December 01, 2025
Robert H.
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November 30, 2025
Peter M.
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November 27, 2025
What an Experience
Wayne L.
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November 26, 2025
This tour will give you a way to check the chapel out and to experience the history it holds. the views from the top of the chapel and the roof of the city of Rome are breath taking and leave you with awe as you take everything in. to know that Peters tomb and resting place is under the alter where he Pope does his sermons is mind blowing. I wish this tour included to check the levels out of where the tomb is so you could experience being that close to our lord. This tour will not disappoint and be ready to get an quick overview of the history of both the religious and artist involved. You will not walk out a master in art or theology. But you will still be amazed.
Rebecca R.
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November 25, 2025
Kurt Z.
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November 22, 2025
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