Rome: St. Peter's Basilica, Dome Climb, and Vatican Museums

Your experience

Highlights

• An audio guide that plunges you into the captivating history of St. Peter's Basilica awaits your experience.
• The ascent to the top of St. Peter's Basilica— over 300 steps high, at 136 meters above the city—is a journey through awe-inspiring decorations and mosaic artwork, visible at close range.
• Your priority access grants you passage without queuing at the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, home to works by masters such as Raphael, Michelangelo, Bernini.
• When these discoveries exceed what you can take in for yourself now but will be able to later share with others— this visit is worth it!

Full description

The Vatican journey begins with a visit to St. Peter's Basilica and the Dome. The initial action involves climbing up the dome — to see closely the interior mosaics while your audio guide narrates the church's history. Upon descending from the dome, pause at Michelangelo's Pietà, Bernini's Baldacchino, and the burial site of St. Peter (alongside other popes). Use a digital map with 27 distinct listening points marked on it for proper guidance through these significant highlights. This is just the start of your exploration into Vatican City. Take care to not overlook any historical importance, such as the one portrayed by Michelangelo's La Pietà or even remarkable floorings below! Head into Vatican Museums at precisely noon where you will walk through vast corridors that lead you to several notable sights including but not limited to: - The grand Vatican Courtyard - Pio-Clementino Museum - Gallery of the Candelabra. Discover the vast treasures of Vatican within these halls that hold invaluable artifacts from centuries ago. Let us guide you through some of the most impressive places: first, the Raphael Rooms, named after the famous High Renaissance artist Raphael and known for his exquisite frescoes including The School of Athens. As you move from the Borgia Apartments to the Hall of Tapestries (where optical illusions will surely amuse you) end your journey at the Sistine Chapel, home to Michelangelo's Last Judgement. Your visit will be well taken care of by Touristation staff— ensuring it is both seamless and rewarding in every way possible. St. Peter's Basilica is indeed a church, meaning entry is free; nevertheless, it should be noted that there could be an extended wait— even up to an hour and a half — at certain peak periods.

Includes

• A cutting-edge audio app to lead you through your tour of Saint Peter's Basilica and the Sistine Chapel, bundled with entry to St. Peter's Basilica Dome where an elevator ascent unveils breathtaking panoramas.
• Say goodbye to those endless lines at Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel— all part and parcel of this admission ticket package.

Not includes

• Welcome to the audio guide for Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. Let's start with the guided tour.
• Please note that skip-the-line access does not apply to entry of St. Peter's Basilica, where standard queue applies. Similarly, skip-the-line access does not apply to the Dome and standard queue applies.
• Kindly be informed that headsets are not included in the tour package. Guests are required to bring their own headsets if they wish to use the app during the tour.
• Now moving on to food and drinks available during the visit.

What to bring

• Passport or ID card
• Headphones
• Downloaded app

Not allowed

• Pets
• Shorts
• Weapons or sharp objects
• Smoking
• Short skirts
• Sleeveless shirts
• Alcohol and drugs
• Glass objects
• Nudity

Know before you go

• The elevator does not go to the top of the dome; 300 stairs will need to be climbed. Also, strict dress code is enforced for entrance into the Vatican. Not allowed for latecomers and this tour is not advised for pregnant women or participants with heart conditions or back problems or other serious medical issues; please keep in mind that this tour does not have wheelchair accessibility.
• The top of the dome cannot be reached by elevator: you must climb 300 stairs. Furthermore, there is a strict dress code to enter Vatican.
• If late, entry will not be permitted; this tour is contraindicated for pregnant women, people with heart disease, those who have back problems or serious health problems.
• Kindly be informed that the tour does not facilitate wheelchair accessibility.