Activities

Vatican: Basilica, Dome and underground early bird tour

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$60.00

Free cancellation

Language: English

Mobile voucher accepted

Duration: 2 hours

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Guided Tour

Smaller Group Size

Why you’ll love this…

Admire the stunning frescoes, statues and mosaics of the Basilica and its square
Set foot on the summit of the famous Michelangelo's Dome
Explore the history behind the Vatican Grottoes and Papal Tombs
Entry to the St. Peter's Basilica with our local guide
See beyond the art with an experienced art historian as your guide

What to expect

Visit sites like St. Peter’s Square and Basilica with reserved entry. You'll dive into the ancient history of the Vatican City, admire the statuesque columns and majestic pilasters in St. Peter’s Square and walk through the walk close to the 1st balcony which is decorated with amazing frescoes.

Enter the Basilica and reach the summit of the Dome after 320 steps, where you'll be rewarded for the climb with views of the city center. Have some free time to enjoy views of monuments like the Roman Colosseum and Pantheon. Be captivated by the Basilica's interiors which are filled with masterpieces from masters like Bernini and Michelangelo. See pieces from the Renaissance and Baroque periods.

Follow your guide towards the Vatican’s historic Grottoes to get a closer look of the rooms, chapels, and the papal tombs, where many Popes, royals, and other dignitaries are laid to rest.

What's included

Admission tickets to the St. Peter's Dome 1st level and summit
Navigate around the Papal Tombs
Expert English speaking guide
Headsets when needed
Small groups of 15 person

What's not included

Gratuities
Food and drinks
Hotel pick-up/drop-off
Skip-the-line tickets

Where

Piazza della Città Leonina, 5/6, 00193 Roma, RM, Italy

Meeting point:

To exchange your voucher and receive your entry ticket(s), please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes prior to your selected entrance time. The staff will be meeting you with a “Loving Rome” flag and will be stationed at the “black tables” of Caffè Leonina (front row), located beyond the white tables of the kiosk. The meeting point is near the arches, where the square meets via di Porta Angelica. It is located at the corner of the square, on the left-hand side.

What to remember

Accessibility:

Not suitable for wheelchair users or people with impaired mobility
Not suitable for people with serious health conditions or heart problems

Not allowed:

No bare shoulders or knees. Appropriate dress code is required when visiting the Basilica
Weapons, sharp objects, luggages and large bags are not allowed inside St. Peter's Basilica

Know in advance:

In accordance with the attraction regulations, please provide the full names of each participant, preferably as shown on their passport, during the booking process
This service exclusively offers an entry ticket and tour to the Dome, and not skip-the-line access to the Basilica. The Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and Vatican Necropolis are not part of this tour. Access to the Sacred Door is not included in the tour and requires a separate booking directly through the Vatican website
The lift of the Dome only takes you to the first balcony, to climb up to the main Dome you will have to use the stairs (320 steps) which requires 20 extra minutes
All visitors must pass through a metal detector airport-style security check before entering the St Peter's Basilica, during high season the waiting may take up to 30 minutes. During peak season, wait times can reach up to 2–3 hours
The St. Peter's Basilica Dome might not be accessible in case of bad weather conditions
Late arrivals or no-shows will neither be accommodated nor refunded
Present a valid ID or passport for verification during the visit

Provider

Loving Rome

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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