Vatican: Basilica, Dome and underground early bird tour

Piazza della Città Leonina, 5/6, 00193 Roma, RM, Italy, Rome, Italy

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Vatican: Basilica, Dome and underground early bird tour

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Overview

Duration

Languages

English

Voucher type

mobile

What To Expect

Be mesmerized by the ancient history of the Vatican City with your local guide, including the marvelous St. Peter’s Square, the heart of the Vatican City, filled with statuesque columns and majestic pilasters. Your guide will walk you through the 1st balcony, decorated with amazing frescoes and works of art close to you up until you reach the summit of the Dome after 320 steps, where a unique panoramic view awaits you over the city center.Then you'll have some free time to enjoy and take photographs at your own pace, observing from a wide-range view of the Dome’s summit, overlooking some of the ancient monuments including the Roman Colosseum and Pantheon.You'll be captivated by the interiors filled with masterpieces of the illustrious Bernini and Michelangelo and the remains from the Renaissance and Baroque period. Explore the Vatican’s historic Grottoes and get a closer look at the rooms, chapels and the papal tombs, where many Popes, royalties and other dignitaries are laid to rest.

What to remember

Important info

The St. Peter's Basilica Dome might not be accessible during bad weather conditions
Entrance to the Basilica requires a strict dress code. Knees and shoulders must be covered for all visitors
Weapons or sharp objects, skirts/short skirts, sleeveless shirts ,luggages and large bags are not allowed inside the St Peter's Basilica
This tour is not suitable for wheelchair users, people wit impaired mobility, people with serious health condition and heart problem
All visitors must pass through a metal detector security check before entering the St Peter's Basilica, during high season the waiting may take up to
The elevators Dome only takes you to the first balcony, to climb up to the main Dome you will have to use the stairs (320 steps) which requires 20 extra minutes.The Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and Vatican Necropoli are not part of this tour
Please take note that this service exclusively offers an entry ticket & tour to the Dome and not skip-the-line access to the Basilica

What's included

Admission tickets to the St. Peter's Dome 1st level and summit. Navigate around the Papal Tombs. Expert English speaking guide. Headsets when needed. Small groups of 15 person

What's not included

Gratuities. Food and drinks. Hotel pick-up/drop-off. Skip-the-line tickets

Know Before You Go

Highlights

Admire the stunning frescoes, statues and mosaics of the Basilica and its square. Set foot on the summit of the famous Michelangelo's Dome. Explore the history behind the Vatican Grottoes and Papal Tombs. Entry to the St. Peter's Basilica with our local guide. See beyond the art with an experienced art historian as your guide

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel your tour until a day in advance

Provider

Loving Rome

Meeting Point

The meeting point is near the arches, where the square meets via di Porta Angelica. It is located at the corner of the square, on the left-hand side. Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the activity starts. Late arrivals will not be accommodated and not be refunded. Your guide will be meeting you holding a “Loving Rome” flag and will be stationed at the “black tables” of Caffè Leonina (front row), situated beyond the white tables of the kiosk.