
The Ultimate Basilica Tour with Dome & Crypts | Small Group
Beat the heat and the crowds - Early Entrance Dome Access Explore a stunning basilica on a small-group guided tour for a more personal experience. Discover its…
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Overview
Beat the heat and the crowds - Early Entrance Dome Access Explore a stunning basilica on a small-group guided tour for a more personal experience. Discover its history, admire breathtaking art and architecture, and climb to the top of the dome for unforgettable panoramic views of the city. This comprehensive St. Peter’s Basilica tour takes you there with skip-the-line entry, showing you everything from top to bottom, including the awe-inspiring view from the top of the dome, its hidden treasures, Papal tombs, and the embrace of its world-famous piazza. A passionate Vatican expert will guide you through this magnificent church from top to bottom to point out Rome’s most important sights, explain the centuries-long history of St.Peter’s Basilica, and give you an intro to the Popes buried here. This is an intimate experience with tour groups capped at just 12 people or fewer. This means that there won’t be a mass of people between you and your tour guide.
What’s included
- Guided Tour of St. Peter's Dome and St. Peter's Basilica
- English Speaking Guide
- Entry fees to the top of the Dome (by elevator to the half way)
- Early Entrance to St. Peter's Basilica
- Semi - Private Tour of maximum 10 participants
Not included
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
- Not wheelchair accessible
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