Rome: St. Peter’s Basilica, Dome Climb, and Underground Tour
Overview
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2 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
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
Entry tickets to the Dome. IF OPTION SELECTED
Professional and Licenced Guide
Entry to Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel
Options
German Tour with Dome Climb
Spanish Tour with Dome Climb
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 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
Basilica Private Tour
Basilica Private Tour
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 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
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
Italian Tour with Dome Climb
Reviews
403 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Federico was a warm,...
John P,May 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Federico was a warm, charismatic and knowledgable guide who gave a great group tour of St. Peter’s Basilica.
Didn’t get to do the climb
Valentina M,May 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
2.00While the guide was great, we were unable to do the climb due to them not having tickets for us. To try and get tickets, we waited in line for an hour, the guide left us, and we had barely moved up in the line. We had just done the underground of St Peter’s and had already been there for 3.5 hours, so we decided to leave to get to our next activity.
Highly recommend!
Jill P,May 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Highly recommend this tour! Very informative and so easy to get around with guided tour. Francisco was a very good guide!
The meeting point was...
Joseph K,May 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The meeting point was easy to find with clear directions. The tour was amazing! Our guide was wonderful
Journey to the history of Catholic Church where apposle Peter the rock was crucified
Hani A,May 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Incredible spiritual experience with lot of pope's toombs to see, the church of St-Peter is beyond imagination.
Never Showed Up — Ruined My Visit to St. Peter’s Basilica and the Dome
Luceritravel,May 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Very disappointing experience. I booked this tour months in advance because I wanted to secure my visit to St. Peter’s Basilica and the Dome, and I trusted this service to organize that experience. I arrived on time at the meeting point, but the person in charge never showed up. We called multiple times and no one answered. There was no notice, no explanation, and no support at the moment. The worst part is that because I relied on this reservation, I was not able to find any more tickets available to visit the Basilica and the Dome on my own that same day. This ruined a very important part of my visit to the Vatican. I understand that unexpected situations can happen, but leaving customers waiting without answering calls or offering any solution is completely unacceptable. I would not recommend this tour if you truly want to secure your entrance and avoid unnecessary stress during your trip.
Paid for nothing, no communication, when we found Kay Kay tours, we were turned away...nothing.
Richard S,May 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00Beware, company did not help, reach out or give us a tour or tickets. We paid for nothing. Our experience: In a sea of thousands of people we are within a few meters of our meetup point (meetup on viator - no other) we are an hour early...no issue. Signs tel us in the sea of.people to fet in the line for those that made online reservations...we were suspicious we might not ne in the right place, so we ask the Security officials. They tell us we are in the right place. We get thru security, no bar code for the special tour we paid for and get notice Kay Kay tours has a red flag. We find Kay Kay tours and the tour guide tells us to leave and go back to the meeting point. We did, nobody was there.
Tour of St Peters Basilica Rome
josephines354,May 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Valentina was our tour guide today, she is an excellent guide full of knowledge and never rushed anyone who wanted to take pictures, and we had a lady take ill while on tour and Valentina had medics on site in minutes and took excellent care of the lady..
Experience of a lifetime
Lang C,May 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Oh my word! What an experience! Words can’t describe the beauty of St. Peter’s Basilica. What is more, our guide Claudio to great care of us. Expertly getting us through the queue and into the Vatican as quickly as possible. Plus his knowledge and passion for the Vatican, church, and the history was fantastic!
Magnificent experience
Jarossiri J,May 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was worth waiting in.a long long line. I seriously am saying a looooong line. You must come with patience but worth it
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