Saint Peters Basilica Guided Tour with Crypts and Dome
Overview
Experience the spiritual and artistic heart of Vatican City on this exceptional private tour. Benefit from skip-the-line access to the renowned Vatican Museums and the breath-taking Sistine Chapel, guided by an expert who will illuminate the treasures within. This unique experience also includes special access to the Holy Door, a sacred privilege during this Jubilee Year. After your guided tour, you'll have the opportunity to independently explore the grandeur of St. Peter's Basilica.
What's Included
- Your own knowledgeable guide will lead you through the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
- Sistine Chapel Visit: Focus on Michelangelo's masterpieces
- Special Holy Door Access: Entry to St. Peter's Basilica via the Holy Door (Jubilee Year)
- Skip-the-Line Access: Fast entry to Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel
- Vatican Museums Guided Tour: Highlights of key galleries
- Transfers: Transportation not provided
- Dome Access: Separate tickets required on-site
- Food, Drinks & Personal Expenses
- St. Peter's Basilica (Independent): Exploration after guided tour is self-led
Meeting Location
Via Vittor Pisani
00136 Roma RM, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Piazza San Pietro
00120 Città del Vaticano, Vatican City
The tour will conclude at St. Peter's Basilica. You can easily access public transportation options, including buses, metro line and taxi stands, located near the Basilica.
What To Expect
Vatican Museums
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Sistine Chapel
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
St. Peter's Basilica
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Due to uneven surfaces and numerous stairs within the Museums, this tour is not suitable for wheelchair users. Please contact us to discuss accessible tour options or alternative arrangements
- Free admission with a certified disability card of 74% or higher. Companions for non-self-sufficient visitors also enter for free. Please notify the tour provider at booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- All visitors must have their shoulders and knees covered to enter the Museums & Basilica
- During busy periods, increased visitor numbers may lead to longer wait times for security checks and the mandatory collection of Vatican headsets
- In the rare case of basilica closure your expert guide will curate an alternative itinerary within the Vatican to ensure a memorable experience
- During a Papal transition, the Sistine Chapel may close without notice for the Papal Conclave. Access is not guaranteed, and no refunds will be issued for closures.
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Activity code: C-5512862P2
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- Your own knowledgeable guide will lead you through the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel.
- Sistine Chapel Visit: Focus on Michelangelo's masterpieces.
- Special Holy Door Access: Entry to St. Peter's Basilica via the Holy Door (Jubilee Year).
- Skip-the-Line Access: Fast entry to Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel.
- Vatican Museums Guided Tour: Highlights of key galleries.
- Transfers: Transportation not provided.
- Dome Access: Separate tickets required on-site.
- Food, Drinks & Personal Expenses.
- St. Peter's Basilica (Independent): Exploration after guided tour is self-led.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Saint Peters Basilica Guided Tour with Crypts and Dome is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Due to uneven surfaces and numerous stairs within the Museums, this tour is not suitable for wheelchair users. Please contact us to discuss accessible tour options or alternative arrangements
- Free admission with a certified disability card of 74% or higher. Companions for non-self-sufficient visitors also enter for free. Please notify the tour provider at booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Saint Peters Basilica Guided Tour with Crypts and Dome will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Your own knowledgeable guide will lead you through the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
- Sistine Chapel Visit: Focus on Michelangelo's masterpieces
- Special Holy Door Access: Entry to St. Peter's Basilica via the Holy Door (Jubilee Year)
- Skip-the-Line Access: Fast entry to Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel
- Vatican Museums Guided Tour: Highlights of key galleries
- Transfers: Transportation not provided
- Dome Access: Separate tickets required on-site
- Food, Drinks & Personal Expenses
- St. Peter's Basilica (Independent): Exploration after guided tour is self-led
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Due to uneven surfaces and numerous stairs within the Museums, this tour is not suitable for wheelchair users. Please contact us to discuss accessible tour options or alternative arrangements
- Free admission with a certified disability card of 74% or higher. Companions for non-self-sufficient visitors also enter for free. Please notify the tour provider at booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- All visitors must have their shoulders and knees covered to enter the Museums & Basilica
- During busy periods, increased visitor numbers may lead to longer wait times for security checks and the mandatory collection of Vatican headsets
- In the rare case of basilica closure your expert guide will curate an alternative itinerary within the Vatican to ensure a memorable experience
- During a Papal transition, the Sistine Chapel may close without notice for the Papal Conclave. Access is not guaranteed, and no refunds will be issued for closures.
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