St Peter's Basilica, Dome & Papal Grottoes: Early Morning Guided Tour
Supplied by: St. Peter's Basilica
Enjoy a guided tour of St. Peter's Basilica and gaze over Rome from the dome
Highlights
- Avoid the long lines with a morning visit and climb to the top of St. Peter's Basilica's dome to get amazing panoramic views of Rome Capture amazing photographs of Rome and Vatican City from this vantage point atop the world's largest church Descend from the dome and go inside St. Peter's Basilica for a guided tour of Renaissance art and architecture
What's included
- Guided tour of the Dome
- Guided tour of St. Peter’s Basilica and the Papal Grottoes
- Free time after the tour to explore the Basilica at your own leisure
- Access to the Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel
- Skip-the-Line service
Overview
Gaze over the rooftops of Rome from the pinnacle of St. Peter's Basilica, and enjoy the most spectacular sightseeing experience in the Eternal City.
Join an expert Vatican tour guide and make your way up the steps to the magnificent dome of St. Peter's Basilica, where the panorama of Rome's epic cityscape will unfurl before you. Descend from the dome and make your way inside the world's largest and most beautiful church on a tour of masterpieces by Michelangelo, Raphael, Bernini, and more.
After seeing some of the most prestigious art to ever come out of the Renaissance, it's time to descend to the crypts of Christendom's most famous church. The Vatican Grottoes contain the tombs of around 90 popes, including John Paul II.
Know before you go
Not wheelchair-accessible
. Tour subject to weather and liturgical events
. The visit is not suitable for who suffers from claustrophobia, vertigo, heart issues, other serious medical conditions
Cancellation policy
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