• St. Peter’s Square - Start your tour in St. Peters Square and perceive the all-embracing character of its majestic architecture. Understand the game of visual effects as were thought by its designer, Bernini, and find the two “special” spots in the square.
• St. Peter’s Basilica - Then head towards the Basilica to be amazed by its magnificence. See why it took 150 years to rebuild and marvel at the golden ceilings and the impressive mosaics all around you.

Let your art-historian guide lead you through renowned masterpieces of Renaissance and Neoclassic art. Be impressed by the harmonious 30-meters-high canopy and appreciate the expressive power and delicate beauty of Michelangelo’s “Pietà”.

• Vatican Grottoes - Descend into the underground grottoes and visit St. Peter’s tomb. Touch the ancient walls of the original 4th-century basilica and admire the beautiful frescoes.
• Cupola di San Pietro - Then climb your way up to the top of the Dome. Enjoy a bird’s-eye view over the marble floors and take an exclusive and close-up look at the mosaics of the dome.

Go even higher to find yourself at the top balcony and be amazed by the spectacular panorama over Rome and beyond. Spot the Colosseum, the Pantheon, Castel Sant’Angelo, and other iconic monuments from the height of 136 meters. Enjoy a breathtaking view of St. Peters Square and the Vatican gardens.

• Thorough guided tour of St. Peter’s Basilica
• Sterilized headsets for clear audio guidance
• Guided tour of St. Peter’s Dome
• Included entry fees to the top of the Dome
• Expert private art-historian guide
• Comprehensive on-site assistance

• The Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel are not part of this tour
• This tour does not skip the line (both the security check one and the dome elevator one)

• Please note that you will be required to pass through metal detectors at the entrance of the square
• Wear comfortable walking shoes: a moderate amount of walking is involved
• Please be aware that the lines to clear security checks at the entrance of the square might take 15-120 minutes
• The dome’s terrace might not be accessible during bad weather conditions. In that case, you can either ask for a partial refund and visit the Basilica and the grottoes or decide to cancel the tour for a full refund
• An appropriate dress-code is required in order to enter the churches: knees and shoulders should be covered
• The meeting point is outside the Basilica before entering St. Peter’s square and the security checks
• Please note that this is not a skip-the-line tour
• St. Peter Basilica or its dome can be subject to partial unforeseen closures due to Vatican Administration
• Not recommended for travellers with claustrophobia
• Not recommended for travellers with vertigo

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.