The cancellation policy for this item is as follows:
Cancellation with 72+ hours notice: full refund
Cancellation with less than 72 hours notice: no refund
By choosing the Hassle-Free Cancellation option during checkout, cancel your tour anytime up to midnight of the day before it begins for a full refund, excluding the Trip Protection fee.
The cancellation policy for this item is as follows:
Cancellation with 72+ hours notice: full refund
Cancellation with less than 72 hours notice: no refunds
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The cancellation policy for this item is as follows:
Cancellation with 72+ hours notice: full refund
Cancellation with less than 72 hours notice: no refunds
By choosing the Hassle-Free Cancellation option during checkout, cancel your tour anytime up to midnight of the day before it begins for a full refund, excluding the Trip Protection fee.
Tours depart rain or shine unless otherwise specified. All cancellations must be received in writing to [email protected]. The cancellation policy for this item is as follows:
Cancellation with 72+ hours notice: full refund
Cancellation with less than 72 hours notice: no refunds or exceptions will be made
Failure to reach the meeting point on time (no-show) is equivalent to cancellation with less than 72 hours notice.
*If you've chosen the Hassle-Free Cancellation policy during checkout, cancel your tour anytime up to midnight of the day before it begins for a full refund, excluding the Trip Protection fee. Remember to notify us of your cancellation in writing before midnight (Rome time) on the night before your tour.
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due to events and ceremonies associated with the jubilee, access to st. peter's basilica might be restricted. such closures are beyond our control., vatican dress code: shoulders and knees must be covered.
due to the special events and ceremonies associated with the vatican's jubilee year 2025, access to st. peter's basilica might be restricted. these closures are decided by the vatican and are outside our control, powerbanks are not allowed inside the vatican museums. please leave them at the cloakroom or at our office before the visit, tour departs rain or shine , vatican dress code: shoulders and knees must be covered
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due to the route covered and/or transportation used, it is not possible to participate in this tour using a wheelchair, scooter, or other aid. please contact us to inquire about customized tour options for guests with mobility challenges., guided tour of st. peter's and dome followed by entry (ticket only) to the vatican museums.
due to the route covered and/or the means of transportation used, it is not possible to participate in this tour using a wheelchair, scooter, or other aid. please contact us to inquire about customized tour options for guests with mobility challenges., guided tour of st. peter's and dome followed by entry (ticket only) to the vatican museums , tour is not wheelchair accessible, difficult to navigate with a stroller
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It's steep and there are steps aplenty, but frequent stops and elevator breaks help take off the strain. At the summit, 360° views of the Vatican City—and far beyond—await you! Take as many photographs as you can because what you'll see from on high is a once-in-a-lifetime view. Rest for a short while before entering St. Peter's Basilica, an absolute triumph of art and architecture unmatched anywhere else in the world. We regroup soon thereafter for fast-track entry into the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel.
It's steep and there are steps aplenty, but frequent stops and elevator breaks help take off the strain. At the summit, 360° views of the Vatican City—and far beyond—await you! Take as many photographs as you can because what you'll see from on high is a once-in-a-lifetime view. Rest for a short while before entering St. Peter's Basilica, an absolute triumph of art and architecture unmatched anywhere else in the world. We regroup soon thereafter for fast-track entry into the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel.
Summary
By Roman law, no building in Rome can be higher than Michelangelo's dome. Let's go there! Meet your expert Vatican guide beside St. Peter's Square where your climb begins—at a leisurely pace, of course!
By Roman law, no building in Rome can be higher than Michelangelo's dome. Let's go there! Meet your expert Vatican guide beside St. Peter's Square where your climb begins—at a leisurely pace, of course!
Know Before You Go
due to the special events and ceremonies associated with the vatican's jubilee year 2025, access to st. peter's basilica might be restricted. these closures are decided by the vatican and are outside our control, powerbanks are not allowed inside the vatican museums. please leave them at the cloakroom or at our office before the visit, tour departs rain or shine , vatican dress code: shoulders and knees must be covered
due to the special events and ceremonies associated with the vatican's jubilee year 2025, access to st. peter's basilica might be restricted. these closures are decided by the vatican and are outside our control, tour departs rain or shine , vatican dress code: shoulders and knees must be covered
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due to the special events and ceremonies associated with the vatican's jubilee year 2025, access to st. peter's basilica might be restricted. these closures are decided by the vatican and are outside our control, tour departs rain or shine , vatican dress code: shoulders and knees must be covered
tour departs rain or shine , vatican dress code: shoulders and knees must be covered
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Tours depart rain or shine unless otherwise specified. All cancellations must be received in writing to [email protected]. The cancellation policy for this item is as follows:
Cancellation with 72+ hours notice: full refund
Cancellation with less than 72 hours notice: no refunds or exceptions will be made
Failure to reach the meeting point on time (no-show) is equivalent to cancellation with less than 72 hours notice.
*If you've chosen the Hassle-Free Cancellation policy during checkout, cancel your tour anytime up to midnight of the day before it begins for a full refund, excluding the Trip Protection fee. Remember to notify us of your cancellation in writing before midnight (Rome time) on the night before your tour.
Tours depart rain or shine unless otherwise specified. All cancellations must be received in writing to [email protected]. The cancellation policy for this item is as follows:
Cancellation with 72+ hours notice: full refund
Cancellation with less than 72 hours notice: no refunds or exceptions will be made
Failure to reach the meeting point on time (no-show) is equivalent to cancellation with less than 72 hours notice.
*If you've chose the Hassle-Free Cancellation policy during checkout, cancel your tour anytime up to midnight of the day before it begins for a full refund, excluding the Trip Protection fee. Remember to notify us of your cancellation in writing before midnight (Rome time) on the night before your tour.
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Tours depart rain or shine unless otherwise specified. All cancellations must be received in writing to [email protected]. The cancellation policy for this item is as follows:
Cancellation with 72+ hours notice: full refund
Cancellation with less than 72 hours notice: no refunds or exceptions will be made
Failure to reach the meeting point on time (no-show) is equivalent to cancellation with less than 72 hours notice.
*If you've chose the Hassle-Free Cancellation policy during checkout, cancel your tour anytime up to midnight of the day before it begins for a full refund, excluding the Trip Protection fee. Remember to notify us of your cancellation in writing before midnight (Rome time) on the night before your tour.
Tours depart rain or shine unless otherwise specified. All cancellations must be received in writing to [email protected]. The cancellation policy for this item is as follows:
Cancellation with 72+ hours notice: full refund
Cancellation with less than 72 hours notice: no refunds or exceptions will be made
Failure to reach the meeting point on time (no-show) is equivalent to cancellation with less than 72 hours notice.
If you've chose the Hassle-Free Cancellation policy during checkout, cancel your tour anytime up to midnight of the day before it begins for a full refund, excluding the Trip Protection fee. Remember to notify us of your cancellation in writing before midnight (Rome time) on the night before your tour.
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Tours depart rain or shine unless otherwise specified.All cancellations must be received in writing to [email protected]. The cancellation policy for this item is as follows:
Cancellation with 72+ hours notice: full refund
Cancellation with less than 72 hours notice: no refunds or exceptions will be made
Failure to reach the meeting point on time (no-show) is equivalent to cancellation with less than 72 hours notice.
If you've chose the Hassle-Free Cancellation policy during checkout, cancel your tour anytime up to midnight of the day before it begins for a full refund, excluding the Trip Protection fee. Remember to notify us of your cancellation in writing before midnight (Rome time) on the night before your tour.
Tours depart rain or shine unless otherwise specified.
All cancellations must be received in writing. Tours and passes will be refunded if cancelled more than 24 hours before the tour start time, however the following penalties apply:
For tours entering the Vatican Museums and/or the Colosseum (venues where tickets are non-refundable) a penalty of $30 per person will be retained for each venue.
No refunds will be made for cancellations with less than 24 hours notice or failure to arrive at the meeting point on time (no-show).
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Tours depart rain or shine unless otherwise specified.
All cancellations must be received in writing. Tours and passes will be refunded if cancelled more than 24 hours before the tour start time, however the following penalties apply:
For tours entering the Vatican Museums and/or the Colosseum (venues where tickets are non-refundable) a penalty of $30 per person will be retained for each venue.
No refunds will be made for cancellations with less than 24 hours notice or failure to arrive at the meeting point on time (no-show).
All cancellations must be received in writing. Cancellations made up to 24 hours prior to the start time will be refunded in full. No refunds will be made for cancellations with less than 24 hours notice or failure to arrive at the meeting point on time (no-show).
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Ciao, thank you for booking with ItaliaTours!
Your 2-IN-1 VATICAN MUSEUM TICKET & ST.PETER'S DOME CLIMB tour is booked. Excited? You’re about to embark on the adventure of a lifetime.
MEETING POINT:
Meet at 7:45 AM for a prompt 8:00 AM departure by the Tiare fountain (Fontana delle Tiare), just beneath Largo del Colonnato and in front of the pillars which run around Saint Peter's Square. Your guide will be holding an ItaliaTours signboard. If you are facing St. Peter's Basilica, follow the pillars to the right until you come to the fountain.
Google Maps Link: https://goo.gl/maps/vZvCNgmmozFLnzT3A
VATICAN INFORMATION:
Entry to the Vatican Museums will be escorted by our tour guide. Once inside the Vatican Museums, you are free to tour at your own pace.
Shoulders and knees must be covered for both men, women, and children. No refunds will be given if entry is refused due to lack of appropriate dress. No knives, weapons, or sharp objects will be permitted inside.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Please remember, tours depart promptly at the scheduled time, while public transport throughout Italy can be unreliable. No refunds may be given for failure to arrive at the meeting point on time.
due to the route covered and/or the means of transportation used, it is not possible to participate in this tour using a wheelchair, scooter, or other aid. please contact us to inquire about customized tour options for guests with mobility challenges., guided tour of st. peter's and dome followed by entry (ticket only) to the vatican museums , tour is not wheelchair accessible, difficult to navigate with a stroller
not wheelchair accessible, difficult to navigate with a stroller, guided tour of st. peter's and dome followed by entry (ticket only) to the vatican museums , tour is not wheelchair accessible, difficult to navigate with a stroller
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Ciao, thank you for booking with ItaliaTours!
Your 2-IN-1 VATICAN MUSEUM TICKET & ST.PETER'S DOME CLIMB tour is booked. Excited? You’re about to embark on the adventure of a lifetime.
MEETING POINT:
Meet at 7:45 AM for a prompt 8:00 AM departure by the Tiare fountain (Fontana delle Tiare), just beneath Largo del Colonnato and in front of the pillars which run around Saint Peter's Square. Your guide will be holding an ItaliaTours signboard. If you are facing St. Peter's Basilica, follow the pillars to the right until you come to the fountain.
Google Maps Link: https://goo.gl/maps/vZvCNgmmozFLnzT3A
VATICAN INFORMATION:
Entry to the Vatican Museums will be escorted by our tour guide. Once inside the Vatican Museums, you are free to tour at your own pace.
Shoulders and knees must be covered for both men, women, and children. No refunds will be given if entry is refused due to lack of appropriate dress. No knives, weapons, or sharp objects will be permitted inside.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Please remember, tours depart promptly at the scheduled time, while public transport throughout Italy can be unreliable. No refunds may be given for failure to arrive at the meeting point on time.
Your 2-IN-1 VATICAN MUSEUM TICKET & ST.PETER'S DOME CLIMB tour is booked. Excited? You’re about to embark on the adventure of a lifetime.
MEETING POINT:
Meet at 7:45 AM for a prompt 8:00 AM departure by the Tiare fountain (Fontana delle Tiare), just beneath Largo del Colonnato and in front of the pillars which run around Saint Peter's Square. Your guide will be holding an ItaliaTours signboard. If you are facing St. Peter's Basilica, follow the pillars to the right until you come to the fountain.
Google Maps Link: https://goo.gl/maps/vZvCNgmmozFLnzT3A
VATICAN MUSEUMS:
Entry to the Vatican Museums will be escorted by our tour guide. Once inside the Vatican Museums, you are free to tour at your own pace.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Please remember, tours depart promptly at the scheduled time, while public transport throughout Italy can be unreliable. No refunds may be given for failure to arrive at the meeting point on time.
Your 2-IN-1 VATICAN MUSEUM TICKET & ST.PETER'S DOME CLIMB tour is booked. Excited? You’re about to embark on the adventure of a lifetime.
MEETING POINT:
Meet at 7:45 AM for a prompt 8:00 AM departure by the Tiare fountain (Fontana delle Tiare), just beneath Largo del Colonnato and in front of the pillars which run around Saint Peter's Square. Your guide will be holding an ItaliaTours signboard. If you are facing St. Peter's Basilica, follow the pillars to the right until you come to the fountain.
Google Maps Link: https://goo.gl/maps/vZvCNgmmozFLnzT3A
VATICAN MUSEUMS:
Entry to the Vatican Museums will be escorted by our tour guide. Once inside the Vatican Museums, you are free to tour at your own pace.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Please remember, tours depart promptly at the scheduled time, while public transport throughout Italy can be unreliable. No refunds may be given for failure to arrive at the meeting point on time.
Meet at 7:45 am for a prompt 8 am departure by the Tiare fountain (Fontana delle Tiare), just beneath Largo del Colonnato and in front of the pillars which run around Saint Peter's Square. Your guide will be holding a When in Rome Tours signboard. If you are facing St. Peter's Basilica, follow the pillars to the right until you come to the fountain.
Google maps link: https://goo.gl/maps/vZvCNgmmozFLnzT3A
VATICAN MUSEUMS
Entry to the Vatican Museums will be escorted by our tour guide. Once inside the Vatican Museums, you are free to tour at your own pace.
Please remember, tours depart promptly at the scheduled time, while public transport throughout Italy can be unreliable. No refunds may be given for failure to arrive at the meeting point on time.
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DOME CLIMB / ST. PETER'S BASILICA
Meet at 7:45 am for a prompt 8 am departure by the Tiare fountain (Fontana delle Tiare), just beneath Largo del Colonnato and in front of the pillars which run around Saint Peter's Square. Your guide will be holding a When in Rome Tours signboard. If you are facing St. Peter's Basilica, follow the pillars to the right until you come to the fountain.
Google maps link: https://goo.gl/maps/vZvCNgmmozFLnzT3A
VATICAN MUSEUMS
Entry to the Vatican Museums will be escorted by our tour guide. Once inside the Vatican Museums, you are free to tour at your own pace.
Please remember, tours depart promptly at the scheduled time, while public transport throughout Italy can be unreliable. No refunds may be given for failure to arrive at the meeting point on time.
DOME CLIMB / ST. PETER'S BASILICA
Meet at 7:45 am for a prompt 8 am departure by the Tiare fountain (Fontana delle Tiare), just beneath Largo del Colonnato and in front of the pillars which run around Saint Peter's Square. Your guide will be holding a When in Rome Tours signboard. If you are facing St. Peter's Basilica, follow the pillars to the right until you come to the fountain.
Google maps link: https://goo.gl/maps/vZvCNgmmozFLnzT3A
VATICAN MUSEUMS
Entry to the Vatican Museums will be escorted by our tour guide. Once inside the Vatican Museums, you are free to tour at your own pace.
Please remember, tours depart promptly at the scheduled time, while public transport throughout Italy can be unreliable. No refunds may be given for failure to arrive at the meeting point on time.
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DOME CLIMB / ST. PETER'S BASILICA
Meet at 7:45 am for a prompt 8 am departure by the Tiare fountain (Fontana delle Tiare), just beneath Largo del Colonnato and in front of the pillars which run around Saint Peter's Square. Your guide will be holding a When in Rome Tours signboard. If you are facing St. Peter's Basilica, follow the pillars to the right until you come to the fountain.
Google maps link: https://goo.gl/maps/vZvCNgmmozFLnzT3A
VATICAN MUSEUMS
Entry to the Vatican Museums will be escorted by our tour guide. Once inside the Vatican Museums, you are free to tour at your own pace.
Please remember, tours depart promptly at the scheduled time, while public transport throughout Italy can be unreliable. No refunds may be given for failure to arrive at the meeting point on time.
DOME CLIMB / ST. PETER'S BASILICA
Meet at 7:45 am for a prompt 8 am departure by the Tiare fountain (Fontana delle Tiare), just beneath Largo del Colonnato and in front of the pillars which run around Saint Peter's Square. Your guide will be holding a When in Rome Tours signboard. If you are facing St. Peter's Basilica, follow the pillars to the right until you come to the fountain.
Google maps link: https://goo.gl/maps/vZvCNgmmozFLnzT3A
VATICAN MUSEUMS
Entry to the Vatican Museums will be escorted by our tour guide. Once inside the Vatican Museums, you are free to tour at your own pace.
Please remember, tours depart promptly at the scheduled time, while public transport throughout Italy can be unreliable. No refunds may be given for failure to arrive at the meeting point on time.
Terms and conditions
Tours depart promptly at the scheduled time, while public transport throughout Italy can be unreliable. Allow plenty of time to get from your accommodation to the meeting point, or contact us to arrange for a private transfer. No refunds will be granted for failure to arrive at the meeting point on time.
Tours depart rain or shine unless otherwise specified.
During peak season and on the days surrounding national and/or religious holidays, extreme crowding can be expected at tourist attractions across Italy, leading to increased wait times to pass through security checks despite Tour Operator priority access. While this is beyond our control, we do our best to minimize any inconvenience.
View complete terms and conditions at www.italiatours.com/terms
Tours depart promptly at the scheduled time, while public transport throughout Italy can be unreliable. Allow plenty of time to get from your accommodation to the meeting point, or contact us to arrange for a private transfer. No refunds will be granted for failure to arrive at the meeting point on time.
Tours depart rain or shine unless otherwise specified.
During peak season and on the days surrounding national and/or religious holidays, extreme crowding can be expected at tourist attractions across Italy, leading to increased wait times to pass through security checks despite Tour Operator priority access. While this is beyond our control, we do our best to minimize any inconvenience.
View complete terms and conditions at www.italiatours.com/terms
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guided tour of st. peter's and dome followed by entry ticket only to the vatican museums , tour is not wheelchairfriendly
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DOME CLIMB / ST. PETER'S BASILICA
Meet at 7:45 am for a prompt 8am departure by the Tiare fountain (Fontana delle Tiare), just beneath Largo del Colonnato and in front of the pillars which run around Saint Peter's Square. Your guide will be holding a When in Rome Tours signboard. If you are facing St. Peter's Basilica, follow the pillars to the right until you come to the fountain.
Google maps link: https://goo.gl/maps/vZvCNgmmozFLnzT3A
VATICAN MUSEUMS
Entry to the Vatican Museums will be escorted by our tour guide. Once inside the Vatican Museums, you are free to tour at your own pace.
Please remember, tours depart promptly at the scheduled time, while public transport throughout Italy can be unreliable. No refunds may be given for failure to arrive at the meeting point on time.
DOME CLIMB / ST. PETER'S BASILICA
Meet at 745am for a prompt 8am departure by the Tiare fountain (Fontana delle Tiare), just beneath Largo del Colonnato and in front of the pillars which run around Saint Peter's Square. Your guide will be holding a When in Rome Tours signboard. If you are facing St. Peter's Basilica, follow the pillars to the right until you come to the fountain.
Google maps link: https://goo.gl/maps/vZvCNgmmozFLnzT3A
VATICAN MUSEUMS
Entry to the Vatican Museums will be escorted by our tour guide. Once inside the Vatican Museums, you are free to tour at your own pace.
Please remember, tours depart promptly at the scheduled time, while public transport throughout Italy can be unreliable. No refunds may be given for failure to arrive at the meeting point on time.
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It's steep and there are steps aplenty, but frequent stops and elevator breaks help take off the strain. At the summit, 360° views of the Vatican City—and far beyond—await you! Take as many photographs as you can because what you'll see from on high is a once-in-a-lifetime view. Rest for a short while before entering St. Peter's Basilica, an absolute triumph of art and architecture unmatched anywhere else in the world. We regroup soon thereafter for fast-track entry into the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel.
It's steep and there are steps aplenty but frequent stops and elevator breaks take the strain! At the summit, 360° views of the Vatican Cityand far beyondawait! Take as many photographs as you can because what you'll see from on high is a once-in-a-lifetime view! Rest for a short while before entering St. Peter's Basilica, an absolute triumph of art and architecture unmatched anywhere else in the world. We regroup soon thereafter for fasttrack entry into the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel!
Highlights
guided visit to the rarely accessed cupola and the papal crypts , the perfect tour & ticket combo that allows you to go at your own pace, unlimited time inside the vatican museums and sistine chapel (self-guided)
guided visit to the rarely accessed cupola and the papal crypts , the perfect tour & ticket combo that allows you to go at your own pace!, unlimited time inside the vatican museums and sistine chapel (self-guided)
Included
guided tour all the way up to the top of michelangelo's dome/terrace of st. peter's, in-depth guided tour of st. peter's basilica with an expert art historian, priority-access ticket to the vatican museums (self-guided)
guided tour all the way up to the top of michelangelo's dome / terrace of st. peter, indepth guided tour of st. peter's basilica with an expert art historian, priorityaccess ticket to the vatican museums (selfguided)
Summary
By Roman law, no building in Rome can be higher than Michelangelo's dome. Let's go there! Meet your expert Vatican guide beside St. Peter's Square where your climb begins—at a leisurely pace, of course!
By Roman law, no building in Rome can be higher than Michelangelo's dome. Let's go there! Meet your expert Vatican guide beside St. Peter's Square where your climb begins, at a leisurely pace of course!
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All cancellations must be received in writing. Cancellations made up to 24 hours prior to the start time will be refunded in full. No refunds will be made for cancellations with less than 24 hours notice or failure to arrive at the meeting point on time (no-show).
All cancellations must be received in writing. Cancellations made up to 24 hours prior to the start time will be refunded in full. No refunds will be made for cancellations with less than 24 notice or failure to arrive at the meeting point on time (no-show).
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All cancellations must be received in writing. Cancellations made up to 24 hours prior to the start time will be refunded in full. No refunds will be made for cancellations with less than 24 notice or failure to arrive at the meeting point on time (no-show).
Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund
Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
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DOME CLIMB / ST. PETER'S BASILICA
Meet at 745am for a prompt 8am departure by the Tiare fountain (Fontana delle Tiare), just beneath Largo del Colonnato and in front of the pillars which run around Saint Peter's Square. Your guide will be holding a When in Rome Tours signboard. If you are facing St. Peter's Basilica, follow the pillars to the right until you come to the fountain.
Google maps link: https://goo.gl/maps/vZvCNgmmozFLnzT3A
VATICAN MUSEUMS
Entry to the Vatican Museums will be escorted by our tour guide. Once inside the Vatican Museums, you are free to tour at your own pace.
Please remember, tours depart promptly at the scheduled time, while public transport throughout Italy can be unreliable. No refunds may be given for failure to arrive at the meeting point on time.
DOME CLIMB / ST. PETER'S BASILICA
Meet at 745am for a prompt 8am departure by the Tiare fountain (Fontana delle Tiare), just beneath Largo del Colonnato and in front of the pillars which run around Saint Peter's Square. Your guide will be holding a When in Rome Tours signboard. If you are facing St. Peter's Basilica, follow the pillars to the right until you come to the fountain.
Google maps link: https://goo.gl/maps/vZvCNgmmozFLnzT3A
VATICAN MUSEUMS
Entry to the Vatican Museums will be escorted by our tour guide. Once inside the Vatican Museums, you are free to tour at your own pace.
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Terms and conditions
Tours depart promptly at the scheduled time, while public transport throughout Italy can be unreliable. Allow plenty of time to get from your accommodation to the meeting point, or contact us to arrange for a private transfer. No refunds will be granted for failure to arrive at the meeting point on time.
Tours depart rain or shine unless otherwise specified.
During peak season and on the days surrounding national and/or religious holidays, extreme crowding can be expected at tourist attractions across Italy, leading to increased wait times to pass through security checks despite Tour Operator priority access. While this is beyond our control, we do our best to minimize any inconvenience.
View complete terms and conditions at www.italiatours.com/terms
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DOME CLIMB / ST. PETER'S BASILICA
Meet at 745am for a prompt 8am departure by the Tiare fountain (Fontana delle Tiare), just beneath Largo del Colonnato and in front of the pillars which run around Saint Peter's Square. Your guide will be holding a When in Rome Tours signboard. If you are facing St. Peter's Basilica, follow the pillars to the right until you come to the fountain.
Google maps link: https://goo.gl/maps/vZvCNgmmozFLnzT3A
VATICAN MUSEUMS
Entry to the Vatican Museums will be escorted by our tour guide. Once inside the Vatican Museums, you are free to tour at your own pace.
Urgent question? WhatsApp +XXXXXXX
DOME CLIMB / ST. PETER'S BASILICA
Meet at 745am for a prompt 8am departure by the Tiare fountain (Fontana delle Tiare), just beneath Largo del Colonnato and in front of the pillars which run around Saint Peter's Square. Your guide will be holding a When in Rome Tours signboard. If you are facing St. Peter's Basilica, follow the pillars to the right until you come to the fountain.
Google maps link: https://goo.gl/maps/vZvCNgmmozFLnzT3A
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VATICAN MUSEUMS
At 1115am, meet at Via Sebastiano Veniero 19. Vatican ticket entrance departs at 1130am sharp. Nearest metro is Ottaviano on Linea A (Orange).
Urgent question? WhatsApp +393270013364
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Search name: Rome, Italy
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Highlights
guided visit to the rarely accessed cupola and the papal crypts , the perfect tour & ticket combo that allows you to go at your own pace!, unlimited time inside the vatican museums and sistine chapel (self-guided)
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Included
guided tour all the way up to the top of michelangelo's dome / terrace of st. peter, in depth guided tour of st. peter's basilica with an expert art historian, priority access ticket to the vatican museums (self guided)
absolutely inclusive tour of entire st. peter's basilica after dome climb!, all the vatican halls, galleries and major works of art (self-guided), entire unrestricted vatican museums and sistine chapel (self-guided), guided tour all the way up to the top of michelangelo's dome / terrace of st. peter, in depth guided tour of st. peter's basilica with an expert art historian, rarely accessed papal crypts and vatacombs
Additional Info
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A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements, Photography is allowed in some areas of the Vatican Museums, but not all. Please ask Vatican Museums security for more details, Photography inside the Sistine Chapel is forbidden, Maximum 20 travelers on this tour, hand sanitizer made available (we will provide), mandatory mask-wearing on the tour (bring your own), Not wheelchair accessible, Dome climb is a moderate+ exertion activity undertaken in a short space of time. Please be aware of this before you book
Health items
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers
Health
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We take the necessary post-coronavirus precautions on all our tours. This tour is checked several times daily for health and hygiene compliance and maintenance of secure operational standards.
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It's steep and there are steps aplenty but frequent stops and elevator breaks take the strain! At the summit, 360° views of the Vatican City and far beyond await! Take as many photographs as you can because what you'll see from on high is a once-in-a-lifetime view! Rest for a short while before entering St. Peter's Basilica, an absolute triumph of art and architecture unmatched anywhere else in the world. We regroup soon thereafter for fast track entry into the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel!
By Roman law, no building in Rome can be higher than Michelangelo's dome. Let's go there! Meet your expert Vatican guide beside St. Peter's Square where your climb begins, at a leisurely pace of course! It's steep and there are steps aplenty but frequent stops and elevator breaks take the strain! At the summit, 360° views of the Vatican City and far beyond await! Take as many photographs as you can because what you'll see from on high is a once-in-a-lifetime view! Rest for a short while before entering St. Peter's Basilica, an absolute triumph of art and architecture unmatched anywhere else in the world. We regroup soon thereafter for fast track entry into the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel!
Summary
By Roman law, no building in Rome can be higher than Michelangelo's dome. Let's go there! Meet your expert Vatican guide beside St. Peter's Square where your climb begins, at a leisurely pace of course!
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2-in-1 Vatican Ticket & St. Peter's Dome Climb
2 in 1 Vatican Ticket & St. Peter's Dome Climb
Short Description
By Roman law, no building in Rome can be higher than Michelangelo's dome. Let's go there! Meet your expert Vatican guide beside St. Peter's Square where your climb begins, at a leisurely pace of course! It's steep and there are steps aplenty but frequent stops and elevator breaks take the strain! At the summit, 360° views of the Vatican City and far beyond await! Take as many photographs as you can because what you'll see from on high is a once-in-a-lifetime view! Rest for a short while before entering St. Peter's Basilica, an absolute triumph of art and architecture unmatched anywhere else in the world. We regroup soon thereafter for fast track entry into the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel!
By Roman law, no building in Rome can be higher than Michelangelo's dome. Let's go there! Meet your expert Vatican guide beside St. Peter's Square where your climb begins, at a leisurely pace of course! It's steep and there are steps aplenty but frequent stops and elevator breaks take the strain! At the summit, 360° views of the Vatican City and far beyond await! Take as many photographs as you can because what you'll see from on high is a once-in-a-lifetime view! Rest for a short while before entering St. Peter's Basilica, an absolute triumph of art and architecture unmatched anywhere else in the world. We regroup soon thereafter for fast track entry into the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel!
Additional Info
A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements, Photography is allowed in some areas of the Vatican Museums, but not all. Please ask Vatican Museums security for more details, Photography inside the Sistine Chapel is forbidden, Maximum 20 travelers on this tour, hand sanitizer made available (we will provide), mandatory mask-wearing on the tour (bring your own), Not wheelchair accessible, Dome climb is a moderate+ exertion activity undertaken in a short space of time. Please be aware of this before you book
A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements, Photography is allowed in some areas of the Vatican Museums, but not all. Please ask Vatican Museums security for more details, Photography inside the Sistine Chapel is forbidden, Maximum 20 travelers on this tour, hand sanitizer made available (we will provide), mandatory mask-wearing on the tour (bring your own), Not wheelchair accessible, Dome climb is a moderate+ exertion activity undertaken in a short space of time. Please be aware of this before you book
Cancellation notes
Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund
Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund
Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
Emergency Phone Prefix
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Health
We take the necessary post-coronavirus precautions on all our tours. This tour is checked several times daily for health and hygiene compliance and maintenance of secure operational standards.
We take the necessary post-coronavirus precautions on all our tours. This tour is checked several times daily for health and hygiene compliance and maintenance of secure operational standards.
Voucher info
DOME CLIMB / ST. PETER'S BASILICA
Meet at 745am for a prompt 8am departure by the Tiare fountain (Fontana delle Tiare), just beneath Largo del Colonnato and in front of the pillars which run around Saint Peter's Square. Your guide will be holding a When in Rome Tours signboard. If you are facing St. Peter's Basilica, follow the pillars to the right until you come to the fountain.
Google maps link: https://goo.gl/maps/vZvCNgmmozFLnzT3A
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VATICAN MUSEUMS
At 1115am, meet at Via Sebastiano Veniero 19. Vatican ticket entrance departs at 1130am sharp. Nearest metro is Ottaviano on Linea A (Orange).
Urgent question? WhatsApp +393270013364
DOME CLIMB / ST. PETER'S BASILICA
Meet at 745am for a prompt 8am departure by the Tiare fountain (Fontana delle Tiare), just beneath Largo del Colonnato and in front of the pillars which run around Saint Peter's Square. Your guide will be holding a When in Rome Tours signboard. If you are facing St. Peter's Basilica, follow the pillars to the right until you come to the fountain.
Google maps link: https://goo.gl/maps/vZvCNgmmozFLnzT3A
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VATICAN MUSEUMS
At 1115am, meet at Via Sebastiano Veniero 19. Vatican ticket entrance departs at 1130am sharp. Nearest metro is Ottaviano on Linea A (Orange).