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Tour Of St Peter’s Basilica With Dome Climb And Grottoes In A Small Group
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Tour Price
Description
Embark on an extraordinary journey commencing at St. Peter's Square, where the architectural brilliance of Bernini unfolds.
Then enter the awe-inspiring St. Peter's Basilica, a realm adorned with golden ceilings, vibrant marbles, and masterpieces like Michelangelo's Pietà. Delve into the Papal grottoes underground, touching ancient walls and visiting St. Peter's tomb for a profound historical encounter.
The grand crescendo awaits as you ascend to the dome's summit, offering both close encounters with intricate mosaics and panoramic views of Rome's iconic landmarks. From this lofty perch at 136 meters, immerse yourself in breathtaking vistas, spotting the Colosseum, Pantheon, and beyond.
Immerse yourself in a blend of art, history, and mesmerizing panoramas, ensuring a "wow-ing" experience in the heart of Vatican City. Enjoy a unique adventure, where architectural marvels intertwine with iconic heritage landmarks, promising an unforgettable exploration.
What's Included
- Professional art-historian guide
- Thorough guided tour of St. Peter's Basilica
- Sterilized headsets to hear clearly your guide
- Guided tour of St. Peter Dome
- Entry fees to the top of the Dome
- Full on-site assistance
Additional Info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- The dome's terrace might not be accessible during bad weather conditions. In that case, you can either ask for a partial refund and visit the Basilica and the grottoes or decide to cancel the tour for a full refund
- An appropriate dress-code is required in order to enter the churches: knees and shoulders should be covered
- Please take into consideration that the lines to clear security checks at the entrance of the square might take 15-120 minutes
- We recommend to wear comfortable walking shoes
- Please note that you will be required to pass through metal detectors at the entrance of the square
- The meeting point is outside the Basilica before entering St. Peter's square and the security checks
- The Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel are not part of this tour
- The Vatican Necropoli is not part of this tour
- We might not be able to accommodate, refund or reschedule late arrivals
- Strollers are not allowed in the Basilica. There is a luggage deposit at the entrance of the basilica where you can leave the stroller
- Please note that this is not a skip-the-line tour
- Not recommended for travellers with claustrophobia
- Not recommended for travellers with vertigo
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews for Tour Of St Peter’s Basilica With Dome Climb And Grottoes In A Small Group
Tour of cupola and grottos at St. Peter’s
Susie_M
Our tour guide Brigitte was amazing and so knowledgeable ! She filled the time we had to wait in line with so much information that it made the wait seem less. The views from some were amazing and worth the climb! Would definitely recommend!
Wonderful tour
Kelly_C
Our guide Frederica was very informative. She was so full of knowledge and made our tour so interesting.
Very informative and interesting
Sean_K
The tour guide was amazing. Unfortunately, we ran out of time and did not get to do the climb but we enjoyed it otherwise.
The Dome and Chapel are once in a life time to see. The grotto was not what I expected at all. Would skip the grottoes f
R8784XGpaulp
The tour guide was the best of the best. He knew everything asked of him and even gave personal information about the building and grounds. The biggest fault is the long lines in which we had to stand in. Over an hour for the first line to get into St Peters itself. We saw many people cutting the line to get in the line. I would think that a tour would be able to go to a different line to get in. That is not the case. Other places in Rome offer tours a different way to get in to see the sites. That is not the case at St. Peters. We had to stand in another line over an hour again to do the Dome climb. Our group of people choose to take the stairs instead of the lift to save standing in another long line again. I understand that everyone needs to wait their turn but over 2 hours in lines is not the correct answer. Just my thoughts.
Hard to hear. Loved tour guide
sharonrad82
The tour guide was awesome but we were first in the back of the line and the audio receiver was so distorted we heard every third word maybe. When we were finally able to work our way closer it helped. Is there a way we can get emailed a copy of her presentation? I would love to read what we paid for.
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