St. Peter's Basilica Dome Climb & Papal Tombs Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore St. Peter's Basilica's rich history
- Climb to the dome for breathtaking city views
- Discover the final resting places of past popes
- Learn about Michelangelo's architectural genius
- Experience Vatican City's spiritual heart
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided tour of St. Peter's Basilica
- Climb to the dome for panoramic views
- Visit to the Papal Tombs
- Transportation to and from the site
Meeting point
Start Location
Unknown location
Important information
Know before you book
- Tour is conducted in English
- Photography is allowed in most areas; check for restrictions
- Climbing the dome involves navigating narrow and steep stairs
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable footwear suitable for climbing stairs
- Bring a bottle of water to stay hydrated
- Be prepared for security checks upon entry
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Comfortable walking shoes recommended.
- Places of worship have strict dress code requirements for entry. All participants are required to have shoulders and knees covered (no tank tops or short dresses) to enter.
- IMPORTANT: Please advise our team if you believe that a disability qualifies you for complimentary access to the Vatican.
Traveler reviews
Amazing Fabrizio!!
Absolutely incredible! Best experience ever!!
Guido’s
Michela was our guide and she was fantastic! She was knowledgeable, funny, kind and very considerate! We throughly enjoyed our tour and learned quite a bit today!
Basilica tour in the Vatican!
Excellent tour with Pamen! Our tour with her was in Spanish, they had very good knowledge about the basilica and everything related to the Vatican, we visited the dome of the basilica, the basilica, and the papal tombs. Highly recommended for those looking for a tour in Spanish!
A must see Vatican and St. Peter’s
Been here many times just unbelievable always cry!!
St. Peter's Basilica with Alex
I was lucky twice over with this tour; the rest of the people who signed up didn't show up and I had Alex for a guide. I ended up with a private tour of the Basilica with the best guide. Alex was professional and full of information but also made the experience fun and exciting. I would highly recommend both LivTours and Alex.