St Peter’s Basilica Tour, Dome Climb & Papal Tombs I Max 6 People
Overview
Explore the world's largest church to it's full potential - from the very top with views of the entire city, to the tombs below. In your small group of 6 people and your expert guide, you can truly experience the breathtaking basilica as you climb to the top of the dome to explore Michelangelo's masterpiece, and then to the ground level to enjoy the basilica itself with Baroque and Renaissance art from masters like Bernini, Michelangelo and more. Your tour will also include a visit below to the Papal tombs, where the tombs of Pope's from the centuries past lay to rest. This tour is limited to just 6 people to enhance your overall experience and providing a friendly environment with your guide.
What's Included
- Tour in a Safe and Semi Private Group of 6 participants
- Descend into the Papal Tombs and Crypts
- Climb to the top of the Dome!
- PRIVATE Option is available!
- Tour with a Professional, Local, Expert and Fun Guide
- Gratuities
- Food and Drink
Meeting Location
Piazza della Città Leonina
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.
What To Expect
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Piazza della Città Leonina
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
St. Peter's Basilica
40 minutes Admission Ticket Included
St. Peter's Basilica
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St. Peter's Basilica
35 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Comfortable walking shoes recommended.
- Places of worship have strict dress code requirements for entry. All participants are required to have shoulders and knees covered (no tank tops or short dresses) to enter.
- IMPORTANT: Please advise our team if you believe that a disability qualifies you for complimentary access to the Vatican.
- Access to the Papal Tombs may occasionally be restricted due to religious celebrations, crowds, special events, or security measures beyond our control, and cannot be guaranteed even when included in the itinerary.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 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).
- Tour in a Safe and Semi Private Group of 6 participants.
- Descend into the Papal Tombs and Crypts.
- Climb to the top of the Dome!.
- PRIVATE Option is available!.
- Tour with a Professional, Local, Expert and Fun Guide.
- Gratuities.
- Food and Drink.
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 Tour, Dome Climb & Papal Tombs I Max 6 People is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for St Peter’s Basilica Tour, Dome Climb & Papal Tombs I Max 6 People 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
- Tour in a Safe and Semi Private Group of 6 participants
- Descend into the Papal Tombs and Crypts
- Climb to the top of the Dome!
- PRIVATE Option is available!
- Tour with a Professional, Local, Expert and Fun Guide
- Gratuities
- Food and Drink
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Comfortable walking shoes recommended.
- Places of worship have strict dress code requirements for entry. All participants are required to have shoulders and knees covered (no tank tops or short dresses) to enter.
- IMPORTANT: Please advise our team if you believe that a disability qualifies you for complimentary access to the Vatican.
- Access to the Papal Tombs may occasionally be restricted due to religious celebrations, crowds, special events, or security measures beyond our control, and cannot be guaranteed even when included in the itinerary.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
