Skip-the-Line St.Peter's Dome, Vatican and Sistine Chapel Tour
Overview
Climb the 281 steps to the highest point of the Dome. At the top, your guide will point out notable points of interest from one of the best views of the entire city of Rome.
What's Included
- Private tour
- Guaranteed to skip the long lines
- Local taxes
- Professional art historian guide
- Local guide
- Gratuities
- Private transportation
- St Peter's Basilica
Meeting Location
Viale Vaticano
Roma RM, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Vatican Museums
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Sistine Chapel
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Cupola di San Pietro
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
St. Peter's Square
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
- Subject to favorable weather conditions. If the Dome is closed due to poor weather, you will be given the option for an alternative path inside the Museums, but no refunds if one of the areas is closed will be given.
- READ CAREFULLY: Because of the growing popularity of the current pope Francis and his intense activity in organising mass events in the Vatican some areas might get closed last minute without previous notice. This has already happened this year and can happen again during you Vatican tour. In case of such events our tour guide will provide you with a valuable alternative focusing the tour inside the Vatican museums.
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
- Please note that due to Jubilee restrictions, access to the Basilica is not accessible
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Activity code: C-102294P14
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