St. Peter's Basilica Guided Tour, Vatican - Papal Tombs & Dome Climb Option

Explore St. Peter's Basilica
with an expert guide

Walk through St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City with a professional licensed guide. Admire the Renaissance and Baroque architecture, including the dome designed by Michelangelo, along with the marble, ceilings and mosaics, while learning about the basilica's historical, artistic and spiritual significance. You will listen to your guide through a radio and headset.

See the papal tombs in the Vatican Grottoes

Descend into the Vatican Grottoes to visit the tombs of popes and saints, including the traditional resting place of St. Peter. You can also see the original walls of the 4th-century basilica and ancient frescoes.

Climb to the top of the dome for views of Rome

If you choose a dome climb option, you will climb to the top of the dome and enjoy panoramic views of Vatican City and Rome. The elevator only goes as far as the first terrace; from there you need to walk up about 320 steps to the top.

※ Entry to the top of the dome is included only in the dome climb options.
※ The itinerary may change depending on local conditions.