Activities

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

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Language: English

Mobile voucher accepted

Duration: 1 hour

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Entrance Fees Included

Guided Tour

Smaller Group Size

Subject expert guide

Why you’ll love this…

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.

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

Where

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

Meeting point:

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. Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the activity starts. Late arrivals will not be accommodated and not be refunded. Your guide will be meeting you holding a “Loving Rome” flag and will be stationed at the “black tables” of Caffè Leonina (front row), situated beyond the white tables of the kiosk.

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 attraction’s "mandatory" regulations, we kindly request that you provide the complete name(s), preferably as stated on your passport, for "each" participant 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 security check before entering the St Peter's Basilica, during high season the waiting may take up to 30 minutes
The St. Peter's Basilica Dome might not be accessible in case of bad weather conditions

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.

What people say about this experience

Likely to sell out

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