St. Peter's Basilica: Early Morning Guided Tour + Dome & Vatican Grottoes Access
About this experience
Gaze over the rooftops of Rome from the pinnacle of St. Peter's Basilica, and enjoy the most spectacular sightseeing experience in the Eternal City.
Join an expert Vatican tour guide and make your way up the steps to the magnificent dome of St. Peter's Basilica, where the panorama of Rome's epic cityscape will unfurl before you. Descend from the dome and make your way inside the world's largest and most beautiful church on a tour of masterpieces by Michelangelo, Raphael, Bernini, and more.
After seeing some of the most prestigious art to ever come out of the Renaissance, it's time to descend to the crypts of Christendom's most famous church. The Vatican Grottoes contain the tombs of around 90 popes, including John Paul II.
Know before you go
- Duration
- 2 hr 15 min
- Guide language
- English · French · it · Spanish
- Smartphone ticket
- Yes
- Wheelchair accessible
- No
- Meeting point
- Fontane delle Tiare, Largo del Colonnato
What’s included
- Early access to St. Peter’s Basilica
- Entry ticket to St. Peter’s Dome
- Access to the Vatican Grottoes
- Live guide
- Guided tour
- Headset to hear the guide
What’s not included
- Skip-the-Line service
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