Vatican Museums and St. Peter's Tour with Dome Climb

Arrival at St. Peter's Square means meeting your expert Vatican guide, who will then take you out of Rome and into Vatican City, where St. Peter's Basilica is waiting to be explored.

St. Peter's Dome and Terrace

Get ready to see some amazing views of Rome when the elevator ride takes you up to the terrace level of the basilica (or walk up for the full experience). The mosaics that seemed so small from down on the ground now show their true size and golden beauty right in front of your face.

At the terrace level, you can relax and take in the view or climb the last 320 steps to the top, where the best panoramic view of Rome and its surroundings awaits.

The Vatican Grottoes and St. Peter's Basilica

What goes up must come down, so you will join us as we go into the lower level of the basilica—to explore the Vatican Grottoes, where former popes rest in beautifully designed caskets and effigies by some of the best artists the world has ever known.

After this part of your journey comes a closer look at St. Peter's Basilica—the largest Catholic church on earth—with highly acclaimed masterpieces by Renaissance luminaries Michelangelo, Raphael, and Bernini.

Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel

After a break for a snack, you will enter the Vatican Museums, known as one of the top art collections in the world. With your guide, explore the many galleries, with a special focus on the Rooms of Raphael, Ancient Roman and Greek items found in the Belvedere Courtyard, and the Gallery of Maps—all while keeping an eye on the main goal: the Sistine Chapel.

Much of this visit will centre on the Chapel, exploring its history and the masterful touches completed by none other than Michelangelo Buonarroti himself, as your guide helps you separate myth from fact about this extraordinary work.