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St Peter's Basilica Small Group Tour with Dome Climb & Grottoes

By TOURIKS
8.8 out of 10
Excellent
Free cancellation available
Price is S$81 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 45m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview
  • Climb the top of the Dome to gain a bird's eye view of Rome
  • Enjoy a thorough guided tour of St. Peter's basilica
  • Visit St. Peter’s tomb and marvel at Michelangelo's Pietà
  • Feel the mystical atmosphere of the underground grottoes
  • Choose a small-group or a private tour

Activity location

  • Saint Peter's Basilica
    • Città del Vaticano, Vatican City

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Saint Peter's Square
    • 5 Largo del Colonnato
    • 00193, Roma, Lazio, Vatican City

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Tour in a Group of max. 25 participants
  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 45 minutes1h 45m
    1h 45m
  • English

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.

Price details
S$81.16 x 1 AdultS$81.16
Total
Price is S$81.16
Group Tour in English FAST-TRACK ACCESS
  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 45 minutes1h 45m
    1h 45m
  • English

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.

Language options: English
Starting time: 14:15
Price details
S$97.69 x 1 AdultS$97.69
Total
Price is S$97.69
Private Tour
  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 45 minutes1h 45m
    1h 45m
  • English

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.

Starting time: 14:00
Price details
S$599.65 x 1 AdultS$599.65
Total
Price is S$599.65

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedProfessional art historian
  • What's includedWhat's includedEntrance fees to the top of the Dome
  • What's includedWhat's includedSterilised headsets to hear the guide better
  • What's includedWhat's includedThorough guided tour of St. Peter's Basilica
  • What's includedWhat's included Full on-site assistance
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedTicket or tour of the Vatican Museums or Sistine Chapel

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

What you can expect

Combine e thorough guided tour of St. Peter's Basilica with a climb to the top of the dome for the best panoramic view of Rome. Choose either a private tour or a small group of a maximum of 25 participants.

Start your tour in St. Peters Square and perceive the all-embracing character of its majestic architecture. Then head towards the Basilica to be amazed by its magnificence. See why it took 150 years to rebuild and marvel at the golden ceilings and the impressive mosaics all around you.

Let your art-historian guide lead you through renowned masterpieces of Renaissance and Neoclassic art. Be impressed by the harmonious 30-meters-high canopy and appreciate the expressive power and delicate beauty of Michelangelo's “Pietà”.

Descend into the underground grottoes and visit St. Peter's tomb. Touch the ancient walls of the original 4th-century basilica and admire the beautiful frescoes.

Then climb your way up to the top of the Dome. Enjoy a bird's-eye view over the marble floors and take an exclusive and close-up look at the mosaics of the dome.

Go even higher to find yourself at the top balcony and be amazed by the spectacular panorama over Rome and beyond. Spot the Colosseum, the Pantheon, Castel Sant'Angelo, and other iconic monuments from the height of 136 metres. Enjoy a breathtaking view of St. Peters Square and the Vatican gardens.

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.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESSaint Peter's Basilica
    • Città del Vaticano, Vatican City

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLESaint Peter's Square
    • 5 Largo del Colonnato
    • 00193, Roma, Lazio, Vatican City