St. Peter's Basilica and Optional Dome Climb Tour

Join a guided discovery of St.

Peter's Basilica, starting early to avoid crowds and soak in the quiet beauty of Vatican City.

Your tour begins at St.

Peter's Square where an expert local guide will share fun stories about the deep history of this famous place.

As you look at the huge Egyptian Obelisk, which is more than 2,500 years old you will also get to enjoy Bernini's stunning building work and find out about two 'special' spots that create amazing visual effects in the square.

Go to the dome.

An elevator ride takes you up to the first level of the observation deck then climb the rest of the way to the top.

Interesting facts about building this basilica and its architectural wonders are shared by your guide during this tour.

At the top, be ready to get astonished by views over Vatican City and Rome with its famous seven hills.

Have your camera ready to capture these moments that offer a perfect backdrop for your time in Vatican City.

Go down and walk into beautiful St.

Peter’s Basilica.

Walk across fancy marble floors and look at how big the place is with its shining gold ceilings.

Your guide will point out some amazing parts of the basilica, like the stunning Papal Altar under Bernini’s Baldachin and Michelangelo’s great La Pietà, both showing the heights of Renaissance art.