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Rome: The Original Entire Vatican Tour & St. Peter’s Dome Climb
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Description
Less than 1% of Vatican visitors ascend St. Peter's Dome, this is a remarkable statistic so for this reason we have decided to take it from the top! Meet your expert Vatican guide by St. Peter's Square. Sacred stairs (and an elevator) will carry you up to St. Peter's Terrace from where you will see all of Rome and even the Tyrrhenian Sea! Back on terra firma you will tour the entirety of St. Peter's Basilica too. Take a break before making the short walk to our Vatican meeting point for your second tour of the Vatican City and Sistine Chapel! Get fast track access to the masterpieces which make the Vatican Museums absolutely must-see when in Rome.
What's Included
- Full tour of entire St. Peter's Basilica covering all the major works of art and sculpture therein
- St. Peter's Dome Climb to the top of Michelangelo's Cupola for truly amazing views of Rome!
- Immersive Sistine Chapel inside experience and a panel-by-panel tour of Michelangelo's ceiling
- Get into the Vatican Museums fast with our no lines priority access ticket and a local expert guide
- Tour of little-known Papal Sarcophagi beneath St. Peter's Basilica which we call "Vatacombs"
- Catch all the classic and ancient sculptures inside world famous chambers, halls and galleries
Additional Info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- 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
- On days immediately surrounding religious holidays at the Vatican, alterations to tours may become necessary due to partial closings of areas normally included in this tour. In the event that the Papal tombs beneath St. Peter's Basilica are closed, the tour of the Basilica itself will be extended and no refunds made
- Maximum 20 travelers on this tour
- 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
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews for Rome: The Original Entire Vatican Tour & St. Peter’s Dome Climb
Fun, fast moving, beautiful!
donnaf2018
Our guide, Marianna, was very informative. She made sure we saw as much as possible in our allotted time & made accommodations for those not able to climb all the way to the top of the dome. There is a lot of walking & not always slowly, so be prepared to keep up. The information & artwork was worth the sore calves & feet!
Great job
Robert_W
Our tour guide was very knowledgeable on the tour.She was kind , friendly, knowledgeable, and very friendly and helpful to everyone. She made sure EVERYONE WAS WELL TAKEN CARE OF.
I would recommend this tour to everyone
Good Job
Vatican City and Sistine Chapel
vicki_h
Just note there is NO skip the line for St Peter’s. We waited 45 minutes in line to get to security. The lift does not always work and wasn’t working when we arrived so we climbed 551 steps. Not for those knee problems. The view from the top is worth it but you can climb to the terrace (or take the lift if it’s working - great option for those that can’t do stairs). If you do climb the dome be prepared if you are claustrophobic as some spaces feel right but only for a few seconds. Coming down was easy!
The second part of the tour was to visit the Vatican Museum and the Sistine Chapel. Paula was our guide and she was excellent. Ensure you are dressed appropriately, shoulders and knees covered. The museum is HUGE and amazing- the Sistine Chapel was beautiful and certainly a highlight and a must. We went later in the afternoon so if you can go early and visit the Sistine chapel then, it may not be so crowded, or even at the end of the day when crowds are depleting. Either way if it’s on your bucket list it won’t matter as it is still an amazing experience.
Dome climb/ St Peters/ Sistine Chapel
tammyshah528
This was a fabulous tour. From the meeting point to the goodbye everything was fantastic. The climb to the top is the dome was challenging and so rewarding. Our guide Sabrina was extremely knowledgeable , she shared lots of information with intermittent humor…..long day, lots of people but worth it!
Informative tour guide
STEPHEN_F
Great tour! She didn't stop talking the entire time! Super informative and her knowledge of the Vatican was great.
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