St. Peter's Basilica, Papal Tombs Tour and Optional Dome Climb
Overview
Start your journey with an expert-led tour of St. Peter's Basilica, the heart of the Catholic Church. Your guide will share insights into its history, construction, and evolution from early Christianity to its Renaissance and Baroque redesign. Visit the Grottoes, the peaceful resting place of numerous popes, including St. Peter, with stories about their lives and influences. For a magnificent view, opt for the dome climb. Ascend 551 steps, or take an elevator to reduce it to 320, passing through narrow passageways and appreciating the architecture up close. At the top, enjoy a panoramic view of the eternal city, Vatican Gardens, the River Tiber, and Rome's cityscape
What's Included
- Entry Tickets to the Dome (If option selected)
- Guided tour of St. Peter's Basilica and Papal tombs
- Professional English Speaking Tour Guide
- Audio System for an enhanced guided experience
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
Meeting Location
Piazza del Sant'uffizio
6/7, 00193 Roma RM, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
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St. Peter's Basilica
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The Vatican Grottoes
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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).
- Entry Tickets to the Dome (If option selected).
- Guided tour of St. Peter's Basilica and Papal tombs.
- Professional English Speaking Tour Guide.
- Audio System for an enhanced guided experience.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Food and drinks.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. 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.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the St. Peter's Basilica, Papal Tombs Tour and Optional Dome Climb is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for St. Peter’s Basilica, Papal Tombs Tour and Optional Dome Climb 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
- Entry Tickets to the Dome (If option selected)
- Guided tour of St. Peter's Basilica and Papal tombs
- Professional English Speaking Tour Guide
- Audio System for an enhanced guided experience
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
