Recent Searches
Clear
Close

Are you interested in?

St. Peter's Basilica (Basilica di San Pietro) Tours
1047 Tours & Activities
Cultural Tours
3044 Tours & Activities
Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises
5852 Tours & Activities

Learn more about our Covid-19 response.

Read More

Group or Private Complete St Peters Basilica Tour with Dome Climb and Crypt

star-4.5
|
Roma, Italy
(13)
Group or Private Complete St Peters Basilica Tour with Dome Climb and Crypt
St. Peter's Basilica
See More (13)
13

From $52.03

Lowest Price Guarantee

Learn more about our Covid-19 response.

Read More

Select Date and Travelers

Number of travelers
0 Infants1 Infant2 Infants3 Infants4 Infants5 Infants6 Infants7 Infants8 Infants9 Infants10 Infants11 Infants12 Infants13 Infants14 Infants15 Infants0 Children1 Child2 Children3 Children4 Children5 Children6 Children7 Children8 Children9 Children10 Children11 Children12 Children13 Children14 Children15 Children1 Adult2 Adults3 Adults4 Adults5 Adults6 Adults7 Adults8 Adults9 Adults10 Adults11 Adults12 Adults13 Adults14 Adults15 Adults
Check Availability
Free Cancellation
up to 24 hours in advance
Loading available options...
icon2 hours  (Approx.)
iconOffered in: English and 4 more
Keeping you safe during COVID-19
What you can expect during your visit
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Read Less
Read More
Safety precautions are provided by the tour operator and are not checked by Viator for accuracy
Read Less
Read More
More questions?
(888) 651-9785

Overview

Visit St Peter’s Basilica, climb its dome, and see the papal crypt on this all-access tour. Starting early, you’ll see St. Peter’s Square without the large daytime crowds, then head to the top of the dome for panoramic vistas over the capital. Tour the basilica to admire Michelangelo’s ‘La Pietà’ among other highlights, then finish with a visit to the papal crypt — a site normally missed by other tour groups. Numbers are limited to 15 for a small-group experience.
  • St. Peter’s Basilica tour including the dome and papal crypt
  • See the Swiss Guard in St. Peter’s Square without the daytime crowds
  • Walk up the steps of the dome for incredible views of Rome
  • Tour St. Peter’s Basilica and learn about its centuries-old history
  • Visit the papal crypt, and hear the stories behind the tombs
  • Enjoy a personalized, small-group tour for just 15 people
Saved to wishlist!
Add to Cart
Small groups of max 15 people
Expert local guide
Pre-reserved tickets to climb St Peter’s Basilica Dome with elevator access
Gratuities
Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off

Departure Point

Piazza della Città Leonina, 00193 Roma RM, Italy

Departure Time

8:00 AM

Return Details

St. Peter's Basilica, Piazza San Pietro, 00120 Città del Vaticano, Vatican City
First thing in the morning, head to Bar Polese, Piazza della Città Leoni, near St. Peter’s Square to meet your guide.

At this early time, you’ll stroll around St. Peter’s Square without the crowds that appear later in the day. See the Swiss Guard in their colorful attire as you make your way to the dome of St. Peter’s Basilica. With your small group and guide, you’ll take the elevator to the dome’s first terrace to admire its intricate mosaics and other close-up details.

The summit of the dome sits atop of 231 steps; there’s no quick way up, but the view from the top rewards your efforts. Have your camera ready to capture a stunning panorama of Rome, stretched out from St. Peter’s Square to the Tiber River and beyond.

Make your way back down the steps, then take a tour of the basilica itself. See Bernini’s famous bronze baldachin and La Pietà, an early Michelangelo masterpiece. Rub the foot of a sacred statue for luck, and hear the history that’s steeped into the walls of the grand basilica.

Before you leave, you’ll visit the papal crypt. Discover the most significant tombs, and listen to stories about the men whose bodies were laid to rest in the crypt. Your tour finishes here.
Itinerary
Stop At:  
St. Peter's Basilica
Pre-reserved tickets to climb St. Peter’s Basilica Dome Gape at amazing views of Rome from the top of the Dome. Enjoy a fully-guided tour of St Peter’s Basilica & Square Descend into the Papal Crypt for a rare guided tour
... MoreLess
Duration: 2 hours 15 minutes
Admission Ticket Included
Stop At:  
St. Peter's Square
Your tour starts early, before the crowds arrive. After exploring St Peter’s Square and seeing the Swiss Guard
... MoreLess
Duration: 15 minutes
Admission Ticket Included
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Due to Covid19, until the end of 2020, this tour will be amended to ensure your safety
  • St Peter's Basilica may be subject to visit restrictions, including limited access to the Dome climb and Papal tombs. Your tour will be amended on the day to offer you the most comprehensive experience available.
  • Unfortunately we are unable to accommodate guests with strollers on this tour.
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Please remember that St. Peter's Basilica is a holy place and attire must be appropriate for the visit. Both men and women are asked to wear clothing that covers at least the shoulders and knees. Walks of Italy cannot be held responsible for denied entry due to improper dress.
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Please note, this tour is wheelchair accessible with some difficulties. We advise clients to contact Walks Customer Service Team to make further arrangements.
  • Small bags and umbrellas are permitted inside the Basilica. However, large bags, pointy umbrellas and objects must be left at the bag check situated at the entrance of St. Peter’s Basilica, next to the official audio-guides desk.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
  • OPERATED BY Walks - Italy, Spain & Greece

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Learn more about cancellations.

The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Q:
What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Group or Private Complete St Peters Basilica Tour with Dome Climb and Crypt?
A:
The policies on face masks and attendee health are:

  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Face masks provided for travelers
See all safety measures taken by Group or Private Complete St Peters Basilica Tour with Dome Climb and Crypt.
Q:
What is the policy on sanitization during Group or Private Complete St Peters Basilica Tour with Dome Climb and Crypt?
A:
The policy on sanitization is:

  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
See all safety measures taken by Group or Private Complete St Peters Basilica Tour with Dome Climb and Crypt.
Q:
What is the social distancing policy during Group or Private Complete St Peters Basilica Tour with Dome Climb and Crypt?
A:
The policy on social distancing is:

  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
See all safety measures taken by Group or Private Complete St Peters Basilica Tour with Dome Climb and Crypt.

Traveler Photos

See all 13
See all 13

Traveler Tips

  • "The climb into the Dome is not for the faint hearted." See review

Reviews

4.5
star-4.5
54 Reviews
5 stars
46
4 stars
2
3 stars
2
2 stars
2
1 star
2
Reviews by Viator travelers
Showing 1-10 of 54 reviews
star-5
Not to be missed!
Frances
, Jul 2020
Sabrina was a wonderful tour guide! This tour was the highlight of our stay in Rome. Cannot recommend enough!!!
... MoreLess
HelpfulHelpful
star-5
Great guide for a nice moment in tourists-emptied eternal city!
Aurencie
, Jul 2020
Rome is empty, sad for tourism of course but wonderful moment for bold tourists....our journey was even better thank to Johanna’s entousiasm and professionnalism!
... MoreLess
HelpfulHelpful
star-1
Poorly executed
gandkharris
, Oct 2019
Tour was on time to the meeting location but took a lot of time to sort out groups and meet with the tour guides. Jaber (our guide) has been a tour guide for almost 40 years. Its a shame that most of his knowledge was lost because the only time an audioguide was used was almost 2 hours into the tour. Had a known we would spend 30+ minutes in line at St. Peter's Square in a massive crowd feigning to hear our tour guide talk about the history and architecture, I would not have booked this tour. There was also an event the day of our visit which limited the viewing of the basilica. While I know that this isn't the company's fault, they should have adjusted the timeline and visited the inside prior to the dome climb. Due to the event, we barely saw La Pieta and did not see the crypts at all. We decided to leave the tour early due to the limited access inside the basilica.
... MoreLess
icon Response from Host , Oct 2019
Hello gandkharris, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are very sorry to hear experience with Walks was a disappointing one, and that you found it took a long time for your group to get organised before entering St.Peter's basilica. Despite our best efforts to adhere to a strict schedule, sometimes, even with skip the line tickets, it can take considerable time to enter the Vatican due to the sizable crowds during peak tourist season. We, unfortunately, cannot skip the security lines. Nevertheless, we realize how frustrating this must have been. Customer satisfaction is our number one priority, and that is why we invite you to get in touch with us at info@takewalks.com so we can try to arrange something for you to make up for your loss of time. All the best, The Walks Team
... MoreLess
HelpfulHelpful
star-5
Very good
Curious17693333177
, Sep 2019
This tour was very good, we were more than satisfied. The guide was friendly very knowledgeable, It was fun to hear his explanations and stories. Recommended!
... MoreLess
icon Response from Host , Oct 2019
Hello Curious17693333177, Thank you for touring with us during your recent visit to the Vatican. We are thrilled that you had a great time with us, and we hope that you will think of us the next time you are planning a visit to Italy or another of our markets! All the best, The Walks Team
... MoreLess
HelpfulHelpful
star-5
Complete St Peters Basilica Tour with Dome Climb and Crypt
alecward1234
, Sep 2019
Excellent. Guide was excellent. Very Knowledgeble. Would recommend. The climb into the Dome is not for the faint hearted. Tour of St Peters Basilica and crypt was excellent
... MoreLess
icon Response from Host , Oct 2019
Hello alecward1234, Thank you very much for your lovely review of our St. Peter's Basilica Tour, we are thrilled that you found the tour so excellent! We do our best to ensure that all of our guests leave our tours with fantastic memories, we truly are glad that this has been the case for you. We hope to have another opportunity to tour with you again, All the best, The Walks Team
... MoreLess
HelpfulHelpful
star-5
Great view
71620142014
, Jun 2019
Book tour for early morning, it gets hot quickly. Our guide was fantastic and very knowledgeable on all aspects of the basilica and dome. We enjoyed it
... MoreLess
HelpfulHelpful
star-5
Fabulous tour of St. Peters
Stephen G
, May 2019
Tiberius was a great guide and I learned a tremendous amount about the history, art and construction of St Peter's. I would recommend him to anyone.
... MoreLess
HelpfulHelpful
star-5
St Peters Basilica Tour with Dome Climb and Crypt with Laura
tony_zx9r
, May 2019
We really enjoyed this tour. Laura was a great guide, very knowledgeable and funny. The meet-up and sorting people into groups went well. We started early, 8am so the queue for security was not too bad but Laura took our minds off the queue by talking to us about the architecture and history and keeping us interested. We then went up the lift to the gallery before starting the climb of 322 steps to the top of the dome. It was hard going but the view was worth it. Laura then took us into the church with microphones so we could hear everything that was said, the crowds weren't too bad, the sights are amazing and Laura kept her interesting commentary going throughout the tour. Laura then took us into the Crypt before the tour was complete. We would recommend this tour as an alternative to the museums if you want to avoid the crowds.
... MoreLess
HelpfulHelpful
star-5
Don’t Miss This Tour!
Jet30651047154
, Mar 2019
This tour was one of the highlights for us in Rome!! The climb was an adventure in itself with incredible views along the way.
... MoreLess
HelpfulHelpful
star-2
St. Peter’s walking tour/crypts
sessick2018
, Oct 2018
Not enjoyable. Guide was knowledgeable but the crowds were oppressive. I found the men working in St Peters to be arrogant and rude. We paid a lot for not much.
... MoreLess
HelpfulHelpful

Questions?

Viator Help Center
Product code: 15693P41

Explore Similar Things to Do

4WD ToursSporting EventsExtremeWalking ToursHistorical ToursWalking & Biking ToursCultural & Theme ToursSightseeing Tickets & PassesLuxury & Special OccasionsOutdoor ActivitiesTours & SightseeingRome4WD Tours - Lake BraccianoSporting Events - Lake BraccianoExtreme - Lake BraccianoWalking Tours - Lake BraccianoHistorical Tours - Lake Bracciano4WD Tours - Lake BolsenaSporting Events - Lake BolsenaExtreme - Lake BolsenaWalking Tours - Lake BolsenaHistorical Tours - Lake Bolsena4WD Tours - AssisiSporting Events - AssisiExtreme - AssisiWalking Tours - AssisiHistorical Tours - AssisiCategory

Attractions in Rome

Quartiere CoppedèVittorio Emmanuele II Monument (Vittoriano)Golden House of Nero (Domus Aurea)Rome Jewish Ghetto (Ghetto Ebraico di Roma)Basilica di Santa PrassedeAqueduct Park (Parco degli Acquedotti)Piazza VeneziaAra Pacis Museum (Museo dell'Ara Pacis)Pamphilj Palace (Palazzo Pamphilj)Castel Sant'Angelo National Museum (Museo Nazionale di Castel Sant'Angelo)Odescalchi Castle (Castello Odescalchi)Forum Boarium (Foro Boario)Castel Romano Designer OutletProtestant Cemetery of Rome (Cimitero Acottolico di Roma)Basilica di Santa Maria in Via LataPorta MaggioreBasilica di Sant'AgostinoVia Cola di RienzoBasilica of St. Mary of the Angels and Martyrs (Basilica di Santa Maria degli Angeli e dei Martiri) Baths of Diocletian (Terme di Diocleziano)