Small-Group Tour of St. Peter's Basilica and Dome

Combo tour of the Basilica of St. Peter's with Papal Crypts and Dome climbing. Your professional friendly dedicated guide will walk you to explore the St. Peter's Basilica, the church was built in over 120 years & it was commissioned to important artists of the Renaissance and Baroque times such as Bramante, Raphael, Michelangelo, Sangallo and Bernini. Once inside you will admire the impressive architecture & beautiful art-works. Your attention will be captured by the Michelangelo's "Pieta" & the bronze canopy projected by Bernini. The Dome decorated with beautiful mosaics from the Vatican School. Michelangelo has been working to the project of the Dome until his death at the age of 89 years. Your guide will walk you through the Papal Crypts to see Saint Peter's Tomb and of many other Popes. Your next adventure will take you up to the Dome, you will climb it partially with an elevator and then walk along 320 steps. Once on top you will enjoy a 360° amazing panoramic view of Rome.