Rome: St. Peter’s Basilica, Dome Climb, and Underground Tour
Overview
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2 hours 30 minutes
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St. Peter's Basilica, located within Vatican City, is a symbol of religious devotion and architectural grandeur. A guided tour of this iconic basilica provides an immersive encounter with its historical, artistic, and spiritual dimensions.
Marvel at the Renaissance and Baroque architecture of this monumental church, including the awe-inspiring dome designed by Michelangelo.
Explore a treasure trove of masterpieces by renowned artists such as Michelangelo's "Pieta" and Bernini's "Baldacchino."
Discover the religious importance of St. Peter's Basilica as the burial site of St. Peter and a hub for major papal ceremonies.
Descend into the Vatican Grottoes to pay homage to the tombs of popes and saints, including the traditional resting place of St. Peter. Ascend to the top of the dome for panoramic vistas of Vatican City and Rome, offering a unique perspective on the Eternal City.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please select the right option for the Dome climb or no Dome climb option
We offer a variety of tour options to suit your preferences: Italian Regular Tour (No Dome), German Regular Tour (No Dome), French Regular Tour (No Dome), Spanish Regular Tour (No Dome), English Regular Tour (No Dome), German Tour with Dome Climb, Italian Tour with Dome Climb, French Tour with Dome Climb, Spanish Tour with Dome Climb, English Tour with Dome Climb
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
St. Peter's Basilica
St. Peter's Basilica is one of the holiest sites in Christianity. It is traditionally believed to be built on the burial site of Saint Peter, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus and the first Bishop of Rome (Pope). The basilica holds great religious and historical importance for Catholics. The basilica is renowned for its stunning Renaissance and Baroque architecture. It was designed by notable architects like Donato Bramante, Michelangelo, Carlo Maderno, and Gian Lorenzo Bernini.
The Vatican Grottoes
The Vatican Grottoes, located beneath St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City, are a sacred and historically significant underground complex. This subterranean space serves as the final resting place for numerous popes, saints, and notable figures from the history of the Catholic Church. Visitors to the Vatican Grottoes can explore a labyrinth of burial chambers and tombs, including the traditional resting place of St. Peter, one of Jesus' apostles and the first Bishop of Rome (Pope). The grottoes are adorned with artistic and decorative elements that reflect the rich heritage and religious significance of the Catholic faith. Accessible to tourists and pilgrims, the Vatican Grottoes provide a unique opportunity to delve into the history of the Church and pay homage to its revered figures. These underground chambers are a place of reverence, reflection, and historical exploration, offering a deeper understanding of the enduring legacy of the Catholic Church.
What‘s Included
Guided tour of St. Peter's Basilica
Headsets to clearly hear your guide
Professional and Licenced Guide
Entry tickets to the Dome. IF OPTION SELECTED
Entry to Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel
Options
English Tour with Dome Climb
German Regular Tour (No Dome)
German Regular Tour (No Dome): This option include complete guided tour of St. Peter's Basilica and the Papal Tombs. The Dome ticket is not included
French Tour with Dome Climb
Spanish Regular Tour (No Dome)
Spanish Regular Tour (No Dome): This option include complete guided tour of St. Peter's Basilica and the Papal Tombs. The Dome ticket is not included
Italian Tour with Dome Climb
Spanish Tour with Dome Climb
Italian Regular Tour (No Dome)
Italian Regular Tour (No Dome): This option include complete guided tour of St. Peter's Basilica and the Papal Tombs. The Dome ticket is not included
French Regular Tour (No Dome)
French Regular Tour (No Dome): This option include complete guided tour of St. Peter's Basilica and the Papal Tombs. The Dome ticket is not included
English Regular Tour (No Dome)
English Regular Tour: The option include Complete guided tour of St. Peter's Basilica and Papal Tombs, The Dome ticket is not included
German Tour with Dome Climb
Basilica Private Tour
Basilica Private Tour
Reviews
313 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
We had a very nice tour...
Ryan M,,Jan 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a very nice tour and our tour guide Olga was fantastic. Two of the guest in our tour group were horrible people, very disrespectful, disruptive and were drinking on the tour, but our guide handled the situation and I think we had a very nice day.
10/10 recommend
Kellie D,,Jan 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Frederico was amazing!! He made all the info easy to understand and emphasized the importance of everything we were seeing.
Amazing experience
Lorena V,,Jan 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I think we had the best tour guide in my opinion. I decided to do a Spanish tour since I was traveling with family. Eva was very friendly, knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and overall very respectful and kind to everyone.
Federico was awesome at...
Whitney R,,Jan 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Federico was awesome at Peter’s is so incredible we learned so much he knew all math amazing details and there are a lot!!
Best tour guide - frederico
James L,,Jan 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Frederico was amazing very insightful many facts, and extremely cognizant of the crowds ensuring we never got lost
The staff was very friendly and...
MARCO C,,Jan 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very kind and extremely competent staff. Beyond normal expectations. I highly recommend it for visiting Basilica S.pietro and also other sites with their supervision
Very entertaining guided tour with Michaela
Claudia P,,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The organization at the meeting point was totally unstructured and chaotic. 4 different groups were received by 1 employee. If Michaela hadn't intervened, it would have taken the groups forever to find each other. She used the long wait outside St. Peter's Basilica to introduce us to the world of the Vatican in a very entertaining way. Big praise and thanks to Michaela!
Our guide Frédéric...
Sophie G,,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide Frederic spoke French very well and knew the Vatican very well having worked there. Many anecdotes were shared. The visit to the basilica was rewarding thanks to the energy of our guide despite the long queues everywhere.
AVOID FOR YOUR SAFETY
umayb2026,,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00AVOID IF YOU VALUE YOUR SAFETY! Extremely disrespectful, aggressive and threatening behaviour by completely unprofessional Kay Kay staff members on our Basilica tour on Monday. We were informed the queue to enter the Vatican City could be hours long (it took nearly 3 hours) thus we were explicitly told by our guide at the start of the queue to go to the bathroom of the cafe opposite and re-enter the queue to find the group. Whilst waiting in the queue we were suddenly ambushed by a male and a female staff member who approached us with extreme aggression and started shouting at us immediately in front of the entire cafe. When we attempted to explain that we were told by the guide to come here, the female staff member threatened to cancel our tour, threatened to take our radios whilst physically approaching us, and then when we refused threatened to bring others to take the radio from us. If you value your physical and mental safety, keep yourself and your family away. Extremely unprofessional company, stay well clear!
Claudio deserves 5 stars!🌟
Jelena V,,Jan 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide, Claudio, did a fantastic job explaining the site. He is knowledgeable and entertaining. Took really good care of the group.
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