St. Peter’s Basilica English Guided Tour & Dome Climb

St. Peter's Basilica with Optional Dome Climb Tour in English

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Duration: 2 hours

Overview

Explore St. Peter's Basilica like never before with an expert guide! Discover hidden details, learn its rich history... and for the adventurous, upgrade to climb the dome for stunning views of Rome.

Duration: 2-3 hours

Included

Included
Reserved Access to Saint Peter’s Basilica
Included
Guided tour of St. Peter's Basilica
Included
Entry Tickets to the Dome (If option selected)
Included
Passionate and Professional Licensed Tour Guide
Included
Audio System for Hearing the Tour Guide Clearly
Included
Exclusive digital content available on the Crown Tours app

Important information

Not Suitable For:

People with mobility impairments, Wheelchair users, People with claustrophobia, People with vertigo, People with heart problems, Children under 2 years, and People over 70 years.

What to Bring:

Comfortable shoes, Passport or ID card, Long pants, and Long-sleeved shirt

Not Allowed:

Weapons or Sharp Objects, Baby Strollers, Luggage or Large Bags, Drugs, Alcohol and Smoking, Short Skirts, Sleeveless Shirts, and Shorts.

Know Before You Go:

Please note that this tour does not include access to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. All visitors must pass through a mandatory security check, similar to airport procedures, and skipping the line is not an option. In extreme weather, access to climb the Dome may be restricted. Unforeseen closures of St. Peter's Basilica may occur due to Vatican affairs, and if so, our tour operator will contact you promptly to reschedule. Appropriate clothing covering knees and shoulders is mandatory for entry. Finally, please note that this tour is not accessible for wheelchair users.

Highlights

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Ready to explore one of the most awe-inspiring places on Earth? Join us for a thrilling deep dive into St. Peter’s Basilica, a place packed with jaw-dropping art, epic stories, and secrets you’ll only hear from your guide.

You’ll walk through a priority entrance, skip the tourist confusion, and get the real story. Want to take it even higher? Choose the Dome upgrade and climb your way to one of the most epic views in Rome. Picture yourself ascending Michelangelo’s magnificent dome, step by step, until you reach those unbeatable 360-degree views of the Vatican City and Rome. It’s a bit of a climb, but trust us, those views are worth every step.

Whether you choose the dome climb or not, this group tour combines history, culture, and jaw-dropping architecture for a truly rich experience. So…are you ready to see St. Peter’s Basilica up close and personal?

Pack your curiosity, cover those shoulders and knees, and let’s make some memories.

Stories You'll Hear

  • The Pietà: How a 24-year-old Michelangelo created the Pietà and signed it like a boss.
  • Pope John Paul II: had a surprising past, and let’s just say, the stage prepared him well for the spotlight. Your guide will spill the rest
  • Baldacchino: Bernini’s giant Baldacchino? Gorgeous, yes but it also stirred up major drama involving the Pantheon.
  • The secret door : Why there's a "secret" door tourists don’t even know about and how you’ll walk through it.

    • What's included:

  • Reserved Access Saint Peter’s Basilica
  • Guided tour of St. Peter's Basilica
  • Entry Tickets to the Dome (If option selected)
  • Passionate and Professional Licensed Tour Guide
  • Audio System for Hearing the Tour Guide Clearly
  • Exclusive digital content available on the Crown Tours app

    • What's not included:

  • Entry to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

  • Food & Drinks
  • Gratuities