(800) 814 COOL Questions? Call Us Now!

St. Peter's Basilica & Dome Tour with Professional Art Historian

95 Reviews 5.00 out of 5 stars Based on 95 reviews collected by City Boat Tours and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 100% of reviewers |
Badge of Excellence |Badge of Excellence This experience is highly rated by travelers and has met our top quality standards.
Rome, Italy

Loading Options

2 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Instant confirmation

Overview

Our excellent guides entertain you with stories. You can learn as well about the basilica's unique history. Climb the spiral staircase to the top of the dome, the highest point within Rome, for breathtaking views of the Eternal City.

What's Included

  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Tour Guide
  • Transportation not included
  • This tour doesn't skip the line
See 2 more

Meeting Location

Meeting point

Borgo Vittorio
00193 Roma RM, Italy

Show on Google Maps

Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Best In Rome Tour

Explore the beauty of the St. Peter's Square & Vatican City on extraordinary tour with a historian local experienced guide. Follow our tour guide to see the dome's interior & the Vatican Crypts.Meet your guide at the office (1 minute walking distance) that is close to the St. Peter's Basilica, then head up to the first level of the dome to the viewing balcony. You will see the first viewing point through the elevetor of the dome. Start climbing the remaining steps toward the summit while hearing fascinating fats and stories from your guide.From the highest point within Vatican, admire breathtaking and panoramic views of the city , including the Vatican Gardens below.When you leave the dome there is no need to line up again to get inside the Basilica, the stairs bring you directly down to the Basilica floor so you can avoid the long lines which you'll have seen growing across St. Peter's Square from the top. With your guide, navigate through the basilica, admiring the array of statues, chapels, and pilgrim sites located here, before descending to the underground crypts. Here, you can see where hundreds of popes and members of royalty have been buried since the 11th century.
Read more

Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available

Frequently Asked Questions

(7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the St. Peter’s Basilica & Dome Tour with Professional Art Historian?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

Still have questions?

We're here to help.
Activity code: C-431770P1

Traveler Photos

Reviews

5.00
95 reviews

Average 5.00 out of 5 stars based on 95 traveler reviews collected by City Boat Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

5 stars
95
4 stars
0
3 stars
0
2 stars
0
1 star
0

Loading Options

Similar Tours & Activities

Day Trip from Rome to Cascia

Day Trip from Rome to Cascia

New To The Site!
 10 hours  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
from
$373.41

Saint Peter's Basilica and Papal Tombs Tour with Reserved Access

Saint Peter's Basilica and Papal Tombs Tour with Reserved Access

New To The Site!
 2 hours  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
from
$75.64

Ara Pacis and Augustus Mausoleum Private Guided Tour in Rome

Ara Pacis and Augustus Mausoleum Private Guided Tour in Rome

New To The Site!
 2 hours 30 minutes  Free Cancellation
from
$254.39

Taste of Rome Iconic Sites Tour by Fiat 500

Taste of Rome Iconic Sites Tour by Fiat 500

New To The Site!
 2 hours  Hotel pickup offered  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
from
$64.00

Travelers Who Bought This Tour Also Bought

Early Vatican Museums Tour: The Best of the Sistine Chapel
Likely to Sell Out

Early Vatican Museums Tour: The Best of the Sistine Chapel

 3 to 4 hours  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
from
$105.21

Skip the Line: Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel + Optional Basilica
Likely to Sell Out

Skip the Line: Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel + Optional Basilica

 2 hours 30 minutes  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
from
$65.37

Pasta Cooking Class in Rome - Fettuccine Class in Piazza Navona
Likely to Sell Out

Pasta Cooking Class in Rome - Fettuccine Class in Piazza Navona

 2 hours  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
from
$52.96

Best of Rome Walking Tour including Trevi Fountain
Likely to Sell Out

Best of Rome Walking Tour including Trevi Fountain

 90 to 120 minutes  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
from
$4.01

What's Included

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Tour Guide
  • Transportation not included
  • This tour doesn't skip the line

Additional Info

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers

Report Product Issue

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

Language

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

Free Cancellation

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

100% refund
No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Sorting, ranking, and search results

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

City Boat Tours wants to make your searches as relevant as possible. That's why we offer many ways to help you find the right experiences for you.

On some pages, you can select how to sort the results we display and also use filter options to see only those search results that meet your chosen preferences. You'll see explanations of what those sort options mean when you select them.

If you see a Badge of Excellence label, the award is based on average review ratings, share of bookings with a review, and number of bookings through City Boat Tours over a 12-month period.

The importance of any one factor over any other in a sort order varies, and the balance is constantly being reviewed and adjusted. We're always updating our systems and testing new ways to refine and improve your results to make them as relevant as possible to meet your needs.