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St Peter’s Tour, Dome Climb & Papal Tombs with MAX 6 PEOPLE

By LivTours
10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is €159 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Explore the world's largest church with an expert guide
  • Tour in a Safe and Semi Private group of MAX 6 PEOPLE
  • Tour all of st Peter's including the Dome and Papal tombs
  • Climb to the top of St Peter's for breathtaking views
  • Tour in confidence with Vatican Silver Member Collaborators

Activity location

  • St. Peter's Basilica
    • Piazza San Pietro
    • 00120, Città del Vaticano, Toscana, Vatican City

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Piazza della Città Leonina – at the green kiosk (drinks/snacks stand), just outside St. Peter’s Square near the archway into Via di Porta Angelica
    • Piazza della Città Leonina
    • 00193, Roma, Lazio, Vatican City

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Private St Peter’s Tour Dome & Papal Tombs
  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m
    2h 30m
  • English

Private St. Peter’s Basilica Tour offers you and your private group top-to-bottom access to the spiritual heart of the Catholic Church. With reserved entry, priority lift access to Michelangelo’s Dome, and a private exploration of the Papal Tombs, you’ll enjoy an intimate journey through centuries of art, history, and sacred tradition. Led by your top-rated private guide, you’ll meet masterworks like Michelangelo’s Pietà and Bernini’s Baldacchino, experiencing Vatican treasures at your own pace.

Price details
€210.00 x 2 Adults€420.00
Total
Price is €420.00
Until Tue, 17 Mar

What's included, what's not

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    Fully guided Basilica tour, top to bottom
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Climb Michelangelo's dome
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    St. Peter's square
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    Papal tombs
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    Bernini's altar canopy
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    Michelangelo's Pietá
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    Panorama over the city
  • What's includedWhat's included
    PRIVATE Option is available

Know before you book

  • A Minimum 2 people is required to book this product
  • Maximum 6 people per booking
  • Please be aware there a 281 steps to climb the dome, so visitors must be sure they are physically able
  • Important Notice Jubilee Year 2025: As part of the 2025 Jubilee celebrations, from December 24th, 2024 to January 6th, 2026, St. Peter’s Basilica may experience unexpected partial or complete closures. In the rare event that the Basilica cannot be visited, rest assured that your tour experience will
  • Guests with mobility concerns should contact us at booking@livtours.com as soon as possible, as the itinerary may need to be adjusted to accommodate specific needs.
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

What you can expect

Explore the ENTIRETY of Saint Peter's Basilica, from the tip top of the Dome and all the way to the underground of the Papal tombs, in a truly small group of MAX 6 PEOPLE GUARANTEED.
Your tour will begin in St Peter's square where you will meet your expert local guide and your truly small group of before embarking on your journey. Then, make your way up the 281 steps to the top of Michelangelo's impressive dome which adorns the city skyline. Enjoy the breathtaking views of the city below and the gorgeous stained glass windows that casts beautiful light inside of the dome.

After enjoying the dome, make your way down to St Peter's Basilica where you can explore with your guide and learn of the history behind the largest church in the world. Adorned with artworks and architectural masterpieces from infamous artists such as Michelangelo, Bernini and Raphael, your guide will explain the history and anecdotes behind the works that added to the basilica's grandeur.

Then, you will make your way underground to the famous Papal tombs. One of the most sought out sites for Christian pilgrims from around the world, these tombs hold the relics of beloved Pope's such as John Paul II and countless other Pope's from previous centuries dating as far back as the fifth century. Learn of Pope Julius II and his extravagant plans to have an enormous tomb created for him by none other than Michelangelo.

Location

Activity location

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    St. Peter's Basilica
    • Piazza San Pietro
    • 00120, Città del Vaticano, Toscana, Vatican City

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Piazza della Città Leonina – at the green kiosk (drinks/snacks stand), just outside St. Peter’s Square near the archway into Via di Porta Angelica
    • Piazza della Città Leonina
    • 00193, Roma, Lazio, Vatican City