St. Peter's Dome climbing experience
Attractions & guided tours

St. Peter's Dome climbing experience

4.4/5
Excellent
Based on 3 reviews
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: up to 45 minutes
Why you’ll love this…
  • Climb the iconic Dome of St. Peter’s for magnificent panoramic views
  • Hear enlightening commentary from a local Vatican expert guide
  • Wander around St Peter's Basilica at your own pace
What to expect

Your day begins with an early start, to beat the crowds and be among the first to climb up the Dome. With commentary from your expert, English-speaking Vatican guide you’ll take a short walk along the St. Peter’s Square before getting to the lift that takes you up to the base of the Dome. Here you will be able to admire its beautiful interior, then continue climbing 320 steps and get to the very top. From here you are rewarded with the most magnificent views over the Eternal City – no view in Rome is comparable to this. You can take as much time as you wish to take your best shots and to enjoy the panorama, before going back down at your own pace.

You will still be inside the Basilica complex when you exit the Dome, so you can take advantage of the access already gained in the morning to visit St. Peter’s Basilica on your own, without having to join the long lines to get in. Here you can discover the incredible Papal Altar under Bernini’s Baldachin, and marvel at Michelangelo’s other timeless masterpiece, La Pietà, as you discover the most important church in the Christian world. Once outside again, you can admire Bernini’s clever optical illusion in St. Peter’s Square, spot the balcony from which the Pope delivers his public addresses and snap photos of the basilica’s heavenly façade, having covered the Vatican and St. Peter’s from top to bottom!

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What's included
  • check Entrance into St. Peter’s Dome
  • check Optional visit to the St. Peter's Basilica
  • check Informative leaflet about Basilica and Dome
  • check Expert, English-speaking tour guide
  • check Headsets when appropriate
What's not included
  • x_not_included Gratuities
  • x_not_included Hotel pick-up/drop-off
  • x_not_included Food/Beverage
Where

Fontana delle Tiare, Largo del Colonnato, 00120 Roma RM

Meeting point:
Your meeting point is at Piazza della Città Leonina, near the arches, where the square meets via di Porta Angelica. Facing the Arches, our meeting point is located at the corner of the square, on the left-hand side, next to the kiosk.Arriving from Ottaviano - Musei Vaticani metro A station: Exit the turnstiles – take the St. Peter’s Basilica exit. Once you exit the metro station walk down Via Ottaviano until you reach Piazza Risorgimento. Continue walking straight across the Risorgimento square and you will see the Vatican walls – follow Via di Porta Angelica until you arrive at the arches bordering Piazza della Città Leonina. Facing the arches, the meeting point is located to the left side, at the corner, next to the newspaper stand.
What to remember
  • Please note that the dome’s elevator only takes you to the first terrace. In order to climb to the top of the dome, you will have to use stairs (320 steps). Please allow yourself approximately 20 extra minutes if you wish to climb up to the dome of St Peters from there
  • This tour is not suitable for those who suffer from claustrophobia and/or vertigo, heart or other serious medical conditions, and comfortable shoes are recommended.
  • This tour is unable to accommodate guests with wheelchairs or any impairments requiring special assistance. It is also unable to accommodate strollers or baby carriages
  • Extra measures may be implemented at some venues due to heightened global security. As a result, you may experience delays in getting through mandatory security checks when entering these venues. To avoid disruptions or possible denied entry, you are strongly suggested to avoid bringing large purses, bags, or backpacks on your tour. The Vatican only permits very small bags, and specifically prohibits large bags, tripods, umbrellas, and backpacks. Any such items must be checked into the free luggage storage area which may result in your having to leave the tour early to retrieve them at the entrance
  • It is the responsibility of all visitors to be at the meeting point 15 minutes before departure. Guests arriving after departure cannot be accommodated & missed tours or tickets cannot be refunded.
  • There is no skip-the-line to the Dome’s ticket office or at the Basilica’s security line, hence there may be some waiting time before reaching the dome
  • Entrance into the Basilica and Dome complex requires a strict dress code. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women
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Provider
City Wonders
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

4.4/5

Based on 3 reviews from verified customers

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Review categories

Safety

4.2/5

Staff

4.2/5

Service

4.2/5

Value for money

4.2/5

  • Anonymous

    From Italy - May 2022

    Great

    Overall rated

    4/5

  • Kaatje

    From United States of America - May 2022

    Traveled with family

     

    25 - 34 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    4/5

    Wij vonden het super leuk. We hadden alleen wat meer tijd willen hebben op de top van de baseliek

  • Anonymous

    From Italy - April 2022

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Cristian Savona, guida dei musei vaticani una guida indimenticabile ha saluto spiegare con coinvolgimento e passione ad esperti dell arte e meno esper ...

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