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Early morning guided tour of St Peter’s Basilica with Dome climb

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Early morning guided tour of St Peter’s Basilica with Dome climb

Free cancellation

Place: Rome

Duration: 1 hour

Language: English

Mobile voucher accepted

Instant confirmation

Fast track

Entrance Fees Included

Guided Tour

Smaller Group Size

Subject expert guide

Do this because

Avoid the crowds with a morning tour of the St. Peter’s Basilica and Square
Save time and reach the summit of Michelangelo’s Dome hassle-free
Experience a friendly atmosphere with your local guide throughout the tour

What to expect

Take advantage of this early morning tour and navigate through the main attractions of the Vatican City hassle-free and without the crowds. Enjoy a wide-ranging view from the summit of the St. Peter's Dome, overlooking the majestic monuments of the Colosseum, Pantheon and the city center.

There's no need to line up, as the guide will take you instantly inside the Basilica to admire some iconic masterpieces including marble mosaics, paintings, tapestries and columns of the Renaissance and baroque period. You'll get a closer look and you won't miss the historical insights that the archeological site has to offer.

Important to know

Not suitable for:

This tour is not suitable for wheelchair users, people with impaired mobility, people with serious health conditions and heart problems

Not allowed:

Weapons or sharp objects, skirts/short skirts, sleeveless shirts, luggage, and large bags are not allowed inside the St Peter's Basilica

Know in advance:

The St. Peter's Basilica Dome might not be accessible during bad weather conditions
Entrance to the Basilica requires a strict dress code. Knees and shoulders must be covered for all visitors
All visitors must pass through a metal detector security check before entering the St Peter's Basilica, during high season the waiting may take up to 30 minutes
The elevator Dome only takes you to the first balcony, to climb up to the main Dome you'll have to use the stairs (320 steps) which requires 20 extra minutes. The Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and Vatican Necropolis are not part of this tour
Please take note that this service exclusively offers an entry ticket and tour to the Dome and not skip-the-line access to the Basilica

What’s included

Early morning access to the St Peter's Basilica and Square

Entrance ticket to the St Peter's Dome

Live Tour Guide

Headsets when needed

Small group of 15 person

What’s not included

Gratuities

Food and drinks

Hotel pick-up/drop-off

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

Booking fee

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

Location

St. Peter's Basilica, Piazza San Pietro, Vatican City

Meeting point:

Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the activity starts. The meeting point is at Piazza della Città Leonina, near the arches, where the square meets via di Porta Angelica. Our meeting point is located at the corner of the square, on the left-hand side, next to the kiosk. Our guide will be meeting you there holding a LOVING ROME SIGN.