Rome: St. Peter’s Basilica, La Pietà & Papal Tombs Guided Tour
Overview
Join our extraordinary exploration of the Vatican's treasures with our exclusive "St. Peter's Basilica Dome & Papal Tombs Tour," featuring an optional Dome Climb. Limited availability makes prompt reservation highly recommended.
Immerse yourself in the rich history of St. Peter's Square and explore the awe-inspiring St. Peter's Basilica, adorned with the Baroque and Renaissance masterpieces of Michelangelo and Bernini.
Join our tour to experience a descent to the hallowed Papal tombs, unraveling the history of the Popes interred there. Then, for those who choose, the optional Dome Climb offers breathtaking panoramic views, encompassing the Vatican Gardens and Rome. Throughout this journey, your expert guide will provide tickets and profound insights.
Guided by a knowledgeable expert, this tour ensures a profound understanding of the Vatican's most significant landmarks. Don't miss this unique opportunity; secure your spot promptly!
What's Included
- Sterilized headsets to hear clearly your guide
- Tour Guide
- Guided tour of St. Peter's Basilica
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Skip-the-line entry
- Tickets for the dome climb with elevator access
Meeting Location
Largo del Colonnato
5, 00193 Roma RM, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Piazza San Pietro
00120 Città del Vaticano, Vatican City
The tour finishes inside the church in end can spend more time to take some pictures.
What To Expect
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St. Peter's Square
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
St. Peter's Basilica
40 minutes Admission Ticket Free
The Vatican Grottoes
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Please note that the dome's terrace may be inaccessible during adverse weather conditions. In such an event, you have the option to either request a partial refund and proceed with a visit to the Basilica and the grottoes, or to cancel the tour for a full refund.
- An appropriate dress-code is required in order to enter the churches: knees and shoulders should be covered
- Kindly note that the security checks at the entrance of the square may require a waiting time of 5-45 minutes.
- The meeting point is outside the Basilica before entering St. Peter's square and the security checks
- The Vatican Necropoli is not part of this tour
- The Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel are not part of this tour
- We might not be able to accommodate, refund or reschedule late arrivals
- For the safety and enjoyment of all travelers, please be aware that the Dome Climb may not be suitable for individuals with claustrophobia or vertigo, which is why we offer alternative options without the Dome Climb."
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Due to the Jubilee, some monuments may be under restoration. Please pay attention to any messages we may send regarding potential changes.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-155741P23
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Sterilized headsets to hear clearly your guide.
- Tour Guide.
- Guided tour of St. Peter's Basilica.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Skip-the-line entry.
- Tickets for the dome climb with elevator access.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 5. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Rome: St. Peter’s Basilica, La Pietà & Papal Tombs Guided Tour is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Please note that the dome's terrace may be inaccessible during adverse weather conditions. In such an event, you have the option to either request a partial refund and proceed with a visit to the Basilica and the grottoes, or to cancel the tour for a full refund.
- An appropriate dress-code is required in order to enter the churches: knees and shoulders should be covered
- Kindly note that the security checks at the entrance of the square may require a waiting time of 5-45 minutes.
- The meeting point is outside the Basilica before entering St. Peter's square and the security checks
- The Vatican Necropoli is not part of this tour
- The Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel are not part of this tour
- We might not be able to accommodate, refund or reschedule late arrivals
- For the safety and enjoyment of all travelers, please be aware that the Dome Climb may not be suitable for individuals with claustrophobia or vertigo, which is why we offer alternative options without the Dome Climb."
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Rome: St. Peter’s Basilica, La Pietà & Papal Tombs Guided Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Sterilized headsets to hear clearly your guide
- Tour Guide
- Guided tour of St. Peter's Basilica
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Skip-the-line entry
- Tickets for the dome climb with elevator access
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Please note that the dome's terrace may be inaccessible during adverse weather conditions. In such an event, you have the option to either request a partial refund and proceed with a visit to the Basilica and the grottoes, or to cancel the tour for a full refund.
- An appropriate dress-code is required in order to enter the churches: knees and shoulders should be covered
- Kindly note that the security checks at the entrance of the square may require a waiting time of 5-45 minutes.
- The meeting point is outside the Basilica before entering St. Peter's square and the security checks
- The Vatican Necropoli is not part of this tour
- The Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel are not part of this tour
- We might not be able to accommodate, refund or reschedule late arrivals
- For the safety and enjoyment of all travelers, please be aware that the Dome Climb may not be suitable for individuals with claustrophobia or vertigo, which is why we offer alternative options without the Dome Climb."
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Due to the Jubilee, some monuments may be under restoration. Please pay attention to any messages we may send regarding potential changes.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
