Highlights
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Visit Saint Peter's Basilica at the Vatican
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Panoramic view from the cupola
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Discover the tombs of several famous popes
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Accompaniment of a professional guide
Essential info*
Duration 45mins, 2hrs25 mins
Tour with Commentary
Languages
Starting time 8:10 AM
Departure point/location
Description
Visit the Saint Peter's Basilica cupola and enjoy a splendid view of Rome during this guided visit.
Accompanied by your guide, start the visit off by visiting the cupola of the basilica. Enjoy the panoramic view of Rome, and take photos as you wish. Return to the inside of the Basilica where you guide will leave you so that you may visit it at your own pace.
If you so wish, you may also have a guided visit of the Basilica. Learn more from your guide about the alter, Bernin canopy, and La Pieta, the famous work by Michelangelo. Finish the visit in the crypts, where numerous popes are buried.
Options
During reservation, please choose one of the following options:
Basic: Guided visit the the cupola + free time in the basilica
All-in-one: Guided visit to the basilica, crypts, and cupola
Good to know
Availability: (excluding exceptional dates)
- from April to October: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday
- from January to March: Monday, Thursday and Saturday
Departure: Piazza della Citta Leonina, Rome
Duration: The visit the the cupola takes 45 minutes; visiting the cupola, basilica and crypts takes 2 hours 25 minutes
Maximum capacity is 25 guests per group
This activity is not available for those with reduced mobility
The elevator to the cupola does not go all the way up, visitors must still take the last 320 steps. Please allow yourself approximately 20 minutes if you wish to climb up the dome.
Shoulders and knees must be covered during the visit
No charges will be levied for cancellations made more than 7 days before the date of the activity (excluding special dates). After this, the following charges will be levied:
Between 7 and 4 days prior: 50% of the price
After this time and in case of a no-show: 100% of the price
Any reservation made for special dates cannot be cancelled, modified or refunded.
Price includes
- Guided visit to the Saint Peter's Basilica cupola at the Vatican
- Guided visit of Saint Peter's Basilica (optional)
- Guided visit to the crypts (optional)
- Services of a professional guide
Not included
- Tips
- All other extras
Customer reviews
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Well paced and perfectly narrated. Sal was incredibly informatice and insightful.Amanda and Travor P.Dec 18, 2019
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Super ! Magnifique vue depuis le haut de la coupole et grâce au guide on a pu connaître l'essentiel de l'histoire de la basilique !Gaëlle M.Sep 24, 2019
