St. Peter Basilica and Dome Small-Group Tour
Overview
With a dedicated guide in a small group tour you will head to St. Peter's Square designed by the architect Gianlorenzo Bernini for the Pope Alexander VII. You will learn from your guide about Bernini that in the late 1600s for the Pope Alexander the VII projected St. Peter's' square & the Colonnade. You'll go through security and access to the Basilica of St. Peters' once inside your eyes will be immediately captured by the Pieta of Michelangelo sculpted by the Master in a very young age. The Basilica was built in 120 years commissioned to the best Renaissance and Baroque artists such as Bramante, Sangallo, Michelangelo, Maderno and Bernini.
You will then move underneath the dome where stands the main altar beneath "Baldachin" with twisted bronze Columns of more than 90 feet high. You'll admire the amazing mosaics and the works of art.
You will then climb on top of the dome designed by Michelangelo from where you will be able to see one of the most beautiful views of the city of Rome.
What's Included
- Headset (for groups of six people minimum)
- Tickets and fees
- Live tour guide
- Skip-the-line entry
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
Via Vespasiano
00192 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 ends in St. Peter's square
What To Expect
St. Peter's Square
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
St. Peter's Basilica
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
La Pieta
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Baldacchino di San Pietro, di Bernini
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Cupola di San Pietro
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-41348P107
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