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St Peter’s Basilica and Cupola guided tour

About this experience

Enjoy a guided tour of St. Peter’s Basilica led by a knowledgeable local expert.

Admire the breathtaking elegance of the world’s largest church, rich in history, art, and spiritual significance.

Discover the Chapel of the Confession, located beneath the high altar, where tradition says Saint Peter is buried.

Learn from professional, licensed Vatican guides who bring centuries of history to life.

Use personal headsets to clearly hear your guide without missing a word, even in the busiest areas.

Marvel at Michelangelo’s magnificent dome, a masterpiece of Renaissance architecture and one of the most iconic features of the Roman skyline.

At a glance

  • Duration: 1 hr 30 min–1 hr 50 min

Choose your tour option

Select a date and travellers to compare current prices and departure times.

ITALIANO St Peter's Basilica
Duration: 2 hours
FRANÇAIS St Peter's Basilica
Duration: 2 hours
GERMAN St Peter's Basilica
Duration: 2 hours
Español St Peter's Basilica
Duration: 2 hours
ENGLISH St Peter's Basilica
Duration: 2 hours

Plan your experience

Time on the tour1 hr 30 min–1 hr 50 min
Guide languagesGerman (live guide), English (live guide), Italian (live guide), French (live guide), Spanish (live guide)

Set aside 1 hr 30 min–1 hr 50 min for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Compare the available options before choosing: their itinerary, inclusions and pickup arrangements can differ. Check the price for your date and whole group.

Before you go

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What is included

  • tickets for vatican dome

Itinerary and highlights

Explore St. Peter's Basilica, the great Renaissance-style church with its dome that dominates the skyline of Rome biult by genius of Michelangleo over 500 years ago . Discover why the American philosopher Ralph Waldo Emerson described it as "an ornament of the earth...the sublime of the beautiful".

Marvel at the interior of the biggest church in the world , lavishly decorated with marble statues , reliefs, architectural sculpture, and gilding. Discover the underground Chapel of the Confession and marvel at its curving marble staircases.and enjoy the beauty of the vatican basilica art

Languages and tickets

  • German — Guide
  • English — Guide
  • Italian — Guide
  • French — Guide
  • Spanish — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Italy Pass tours

Accessibility and practical details

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 1 hr 30 min–1 hr 50 min. Check your chosen tour option for its specific itinerary.
Which guide languages are listed?
German (live guide), English (live guide), Italian (live guide), French (live guide), Spanish (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Adult tickets: age 7+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What accessibility information is provided?
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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