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St Peter's Basilica, Michelangelo's Dome and Papal Tombs
St Peter's Basilica, Michelangelo's Dome and Papal Tombs
St Peter's Basilica, Michelangelo's Dome and Papal Tombs

St Peter’s Tour, Dome Climb & Papal Tombs with MAX 6 PEOPLE

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The previous price was $179 and current price is $143 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
Overview
  • Explore the world's largest church with an expert guide
  • Tour in a Safe and Semi Private group of MAX 6 PEOPLE
  • Tour all of st Peter's including the Dome and Papal tombs
  • Climb to the top of St Peter's for breathtaking views
  • Tour in confidence with Vatican Silver Member Collaborators

Activity location

  • St. Peter's Basilica
    • Piazza San Pietro
    • 00120, Città del Vaticano, Toscana, Vatican City

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • In front of "Mondo Cattolico" Souvenir Store in Piazza Pio XII, 12. This is the square/intersection in front of the Colonnade of Saint Peter's Square. When looking at the Basilica, the store is on the left hand side, the same side as the newspaper kiosk.
    • 12 Piazza Papa Pio XII
    • 00193, Roma, Lazio, Vatican City

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Michelangelo's Dome & the Papal Tombs Small Group Tour
  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m
    2h 30m
  • English

St. Peter’s Basilica tour with Michelangelo’s Dome and Papal Tombs is a semi-private tour of St. Peter’s Basilica, the world’s largest church, which holds the underground tombs of over ninety-one Popes and is home to one of the most stunning architectural works of the Renaissance, Michelangelo’s Dome! This tour is designed to take you through 2000 years of Christian history, while you enjoy a complete tour from the sacred papal tombs all the way to the top of majestic views from Michelangelo’s dome.

Discover the elegance of one of Michelangelo’s first sculptures, the Pietà. A depiction of the Virgin Mary holding her lifeless son Jesus in her arms, which is considered to be a work of perfection and the only piece that Michelangelo signed. Above the high altar you will find Bernini’s Baldacchino, a huge bronze canopy, above the altar reserved for the Pope. The highlights of this tour are many, but what sets this tour apart from all others is entrance into the crypts below and a climb to the top of Michelangelo’s dome. Gain an understanding of ancient Christian burial rituals and take in the extraordinary view from the tallest building in the Eternal City.

Language options: English
Starting time: 7:15am
Price details
$178.87
$143.10 x 1 Adult$143.10
Total
The previous price was $178.87 and current price is $143.10
20% off

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedFully guided Basilica tour, top to bottom
  • What's includedWhat's includedClimb Michelangelo's dome
  • What's includedWhat's includedSt. Peter's square
  • What's includedWhat's includedPapal tombs
  • What's includedWhat's includedBernini's altar canopy
  • What's includedWhat's includedMichelangelo's Pietá
  • What's includedWhat's includedPanorama over the city

Know before you book

  • A Minimum 2 people is required to book this product
  • Maximum 6 people per booking
  • Please be aware there a 281 steps to climb the dome, so visitors must be sure they are physically able
  • Important Notice Jubilee Year 2025: As part of the 2025 Jubilee celebrations, from December 24th, 2024 to January 6th, 2026, St. Peter’s Basilica may experience unexpected partial or complete closures. In the rare event that the Basilica cannot be visited, rest assured that your tour experience will

What you can expect

Explore the ENTIRETY of Saint Peter's Basilica, from the tip top of the Dome and all the way to the underground of the Papal tombs, in a truly small group of MAX 6 PEOPLE GUARANTEED.
Your tour will begin in St Peter's square where you will meet your expert local guide and your truly small group of before embarking on your journey. Then, make your way up the 281 steps to the top of Michelangelo's impressive dome which adorns the city skyline. Enjoy the breathtaking views of the city below and the gorgeous stained glass windows that casts beautiful light inside of the dome.

After enjoying the dome, make your way down to St Peter's Basilica where you can explore with your guide and learn of the history behind the largest church in the world. Adorned with artworks and architectural masterpieces from infamous artists such as Michelangelo, Bernini and Raphael, your guide will explain the history and anecdotes behind the works that added to the basilica's grandeur.

Then, you will make your way underground to the famous Papal tombs. One of the most sought out sites for Christian pilgrims from around the world, these tombs hold the relics of beloved Pope's such as John Paul II and countless other Pope's from previous centuries dating as far back as the fifth century. Learn of Pope Julius II and his extravagant plans to have an enormous tomb created for him by none other than Michelangelo.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESSt. Peter's Basilica
    • Piazza San Pietro
    • 00120, Città del Vaticano, Toscana, Vatican City

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEIn front of "Mondo Cattolico" Souvenir Store in Piazza Pio XII, 12. This is the square/intersection in front of the Colonnade of Saint Peter's Square. When looking at the Basilica, the store is on the left hand side, the same side as the newspaper kiosk.
    • 12 Piazza Papa Pio XII
    • 00193, Roma, Lazio, Vatican City