




St Peter's Basilica Small Group Tour with Dome Climb & Grottoes
Features
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Activity location
Meeting/Redemption Point
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Tour in a Group of max. 25 participants
This option is for a 105-120 minutes guided tour of St. Peters Square, Basilica, and papal Grottoes (not to be confused with the Vatican Necropolis), with a climb to the top of Dome in a group of a maximum of 25 participants.
Group Tour in English FAST-TRACK ACCESS
This option is for a 105-120 minutes SKIP THE LINE guided tour of St. Peters Square, Basilica, and papal Grottoes (not to be confused with the Vatican Necropolis), with a climb to the top of Dome in a group of a maximum of 30 participants.
Select this option for a small group tour in English (max 30 participants) with dedicated entrance for the security check. Please note: the dedicated entrance applies ONLY to the security check; the line for dome access cannot be avoided.
Private Tour
This option is for a 105-120 minutes guided tour of St. Peters Square, Basilica, and papal Grottoes (not to be confused with the Vatican Necropolis), with a climb to the top of Dome in the company of a private guide.
What's included, what's not
Know before you book
- The dome's terrace might not be accessible during bad weather conditions. In that case, you can either ask for a partial refund and visit the Basilica and the grottoes or decide to cancel the tour for a full refund
- An appropriate dress-code is required in order to enter the churches: knees and shoulders should be covered
- Wear comfortable walking shoes: a moderate amount of walking is involved
- Please be aware that the lines to clear security checks at the entrance of the square might take 5-30 minutes
- Please note that you will be required to pass through metal detectors at the entrance of the square
- The Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel are not part of this tour
- Please provide the full names of all travellers when booking. The tickets are nominative, therefore, failure to present a voucher with all travellers' full names may result in denied entry
- Each traveller must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the same name provided at the time of booking for a successful entry
- PLEASE NOTE: In the event that the grottoes or certain areas of St. Peter’s Basilica are closed, your guide will adapt the itinerary by highlighting alternative sites and artworks within the basilica. As a result, the overall duration and quality of the tour will remain unchanged