St. Peter's Basilica: Early Morning Guided Tour + Dome & Vatican Grottoes Access

The activity lasts 2 hours and 15 minutes

Available in English, Spanish, French and Italian

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.

Guide: English, Spanish, French and Italian

Early access to St. Peter’s Basilica
Entry ticket to St. Peter’s Dome
Access to the Vatican Grottoes
Live guide
Headset to hear the guide
Guided tour

Skip-the-Line service

Guide: English, Spanish, French and Italian

Early access to St. Peter’s Basilica
Entry ticket to St. Peter’s Dome
Access to the Vatican Grottoes
Live guide
Headset to hear the guide
Guided tour

Skip-the-Line service

Enjoy a guided tour of St. Peter's Basilica and gaze over Rome from the dome

Gaze over the rooftops of Rome from the pinnacle of St. Peter's Basilica, and enjoy the most spectacular sightseeing experience in the Eternal City.

Join an expert Vatican tour guide and make your way up the steps to the magnificent dome of St. Peter's Basilica, where the panorama of Rome's epic cityscape will unfurl before you. Descend from the dome and make your way inside the world's largest and most beautiful church on a tour of masterpieces by Michelangelo, Raphael, Bernini, and more.

After seeing some of the most prestigious art to ever come out of the Renaissance, it's time to descend to the crypts of Christendom's most famous church. The Vatican Grottoes contain the tombs of around 90 popes, including John Paul II.

The meeting point may vary. Always check the tickets we sent you to confirm the final details before the activity.

Meeting point:

Fontane delle Tiare, Largo del Colonnato

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Instructions

Meet at 7:45 for a prompt 08:00 departure by the Tiare fountain (Fontana delle Tiare). If you are facing St. Peter's Basilica, follow the pillars to the right until you come to the fountain to the right of two archways
Your guide will be holding an Italia Tours signboard
Do not go through the metal detectors before meeting the guide
After the tour you can stay inside the basilica
To access St. Peter's Basilica, please consider that from June to the end of August there could be long lines and the waiting time could be up to 30 minutes

Not wheelchair-accessible
Tour subject to weather and liturgical events
Entry to St. Peter's Basilica is free of charge. In peak times, you could wait in line for up to 25 minutes to enter
You do not have to climb the dome if you do not feel comfortable doing so! Families with small children, senior visitors, or anyone who can't or doesn't want to climb the steps can wait at the café area.
Kids under 6 can join for free, no ticket required
There is an elevator for a part of the dome ascent, but you must still climb 380 steps to get to the top
If you need assistance, please contact Call/Text/WhatsApp +1 617-207-6611 or from Italy +39 069-674-1298
There's a mandatory security check at the Dome’s ticket office and the St. Peter’s Basilica (waiting times may occur)
Large bags and backpacks aren't allowed
Knees and shoulders must be covered
No hats or sunglasses
Low-cut or sleeveless tops or shorts aren't allowed
No clothing with rips, tears, or transparent material
In case of delay, there'll be no refund

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St. Peter's Basilica: Early Morning Guided Tour + Dome & Vatican Grottoes Access

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