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St Peter's Basilica dome in Vatican City rises 136 metres and is climbable via 551 stairs or with lift-assisted partial ascent, offering views across Rome from the summit lantern. Find lift ticket options, stair climb entry, and full basilica combo access here.
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Slide 1 of 14, Tour group with guide at St. Peter’s Basilica, Vatican City.
Tour group with guide at St. Peter’s Basilica, Vatican City.

St. Peter’s Basilica and Papal Tombs Guided Tour

1 hr - 3 hrs

  • Explore St. Peter’s Basilica with an expert guide and uncover the stories behind its art, architecture, and centuries of Catholic history.

  • Visit the Papal Tombs beneath the Basilica, a sacred space often missed by visitors exploring on their own.

  • Enter through a reserved entry line and spend more time discovering the Basilica’s masterpieces instead of waiting in queues.

  • Choose your preferred language with guided tours available in English, Spanish, French, German, and Italian.

  • Upgrade your visit with Dome access by elevator and stairs or a complete Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel experience.

More details

  • Explore St. Peter’s Basilica with an expert guide and uncover the stories behind its art, architecture, and centuries of Catholic history.

  • Visit the Papal Tombs beneath the Basilica, a sacred space often missed by visitors exploring on their own.

  • Enter through a reserved entry line and spend more time discovering the Basilica’s masterpieces instead of waiting in queues.

  • Choose your preferred language with guided tours available in English, Spanish, French, German, and Italian.

  • Upgrade your visit with Dome access by elevator and stairs or a complete Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel experience.

from Original price€29.90
€19.43

35% off

Slide 1 of 8, Visitors on the terrace of St. Peter’s Basilica Dome in Vatican City.
Visitors on the terrace of St. Peter’s Basilica Dome in Vatican City.

St. Peter's Basilica Guided Tour with Dome Climb

3 hrs

  • Explore St. Peter’s Basilica with a licensed guide who adds context to its art, architecture, and centuries of religious history.

  • See works by Michelangelo and Bernini as your guide breaks down the stories, artistry, and symbolism inside the basilica.

  • Go below the basilica to visit the Papal Tombs, where popes and saints are laid to rest.

  • Climb St. Peter’s Dome and finish with panoramic views across Vatican City and Rome’s rooftops.

  • On this tour, headsets are provided and groups capped at 20 guests.

More details

  • Explore St. Peter’s Basilica with a licensed guide who adds context to its art, architecture, and centuries of religious history.

  • See works by Michelangelo and Bernini as your guide breaks down the stories, artistry, and symbolism inside the basilica.

  • Go below the basilica to visit the Papal Tombs, where popes and saints are laid to rest.

  • Climb St. Peter’s Dome and finish with panoramic views across Vatican City and Rome’s rooftops.

  • On this tour, headsets are provided and groups capped at 20 guests.

from
€49
Slide 1 of 15, Colosseum and St. Peter's Basilica with sightseeing bus in Rome, Italy.
Colosseum and St. Peter's Basilica with sightseeing bus in Rome, Italy.

Combo (Save 31%) (Save 10%): Rome Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour + St. Peter’s Basilica Guided Tour Tickets

Explore at your pace
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  • Discover over 40 iconic landmarks of Rome with unlimited hop-on hop-off access, available for 24, 48, or 72 hours, or a 1-day/1-loop pass.

  • Explore Rome’s vibrant history on the Red Route, passing ancient ruins, bustling piazzas, and stunning religious sites, with buses every 15 to 30 minutes.

  • Step inside St. Peter’s Basilica and be captivated by its beauty, from Michelangelo’s Pietà to its stunning architectural details.

  • Join an expert English-speaking guide for an in-depth tour, revealing the fascinating stories and masterpieces inside one of the world’s most famous churches.

  • Create your perfect Roman adventure by hopping on and off at major stops like the Vatican, Spanish Steps, and Colosseum, giving you the flexibility to explore at your own pace.

More details

  • Discover over 40 iconic landmarks of Rome with unlimited hop-on hop-off access, available for 24, 48, or 72 hours, or a 1-day/1-loop pass.

  • Explore Rome’s vibrant history on the Red Route, passing ancient ruins, bustling piazzas, and stunning religious sites, with buses every 15 to 30 minutes.

  • Step inside St. Peter’s Basilica and be captivated by its beauty, from Michelangelo’s Pietà to its stunning architectural details.

  • Join an expert English-speaking guide for an in-depth tour, revealing the fascinating stories and masterpieces inside one of the world’s most famous churches.

  • Create your perfect Roman adventure by hopping on and off at major stops like the Vatican, Spanish Steps, and Colosseum, giving you the flexibility to explore at your own pace.

from Original price€44.90
€30.99

31% off

Slide 1 of 5, Vatican Museums courtyard and St. Peter’s Basilica Dome in Vatican City.
Vatican Museums courtyard and St. Peter’s Basilica Dome in Vatican City.

Combo (Save 20%): Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel + St. Peter’s Basilica Dome Guided Tour

1 hr 30 mins - 3 hrs

  • Enjoy saving up while taking a deeper look into the most important sights offered by the Vatican on this combo guided tour available in 3 languages.

  • Enjoy an educational tour of the St. Peter's Basilica with a local expert guide, and check out stunning works of art by Bernini, Carlo Maderno, and more.

  • Pay homage to Pope John Paul II at his tomb and learn about the iconic chair of St. Peter - presumed to have been used by St. Peter, the first Pope of Christianity.

  • Make your way with the host to the intriguing Vatican Museums and admire the masterpieces it houses on a guided tour with a carefully curated itinerary.

  • Explore the Pigna Courtyard, Pius Clementino Museum, Chandelier’s Gallery, Tapestries Gallery, Raphael’s Rooms, and many more!

  • Marvel at the breathtaking murals by Botticelli and Michelangelo that adorn the walls of the world-famous Sistine Chapel.

More details

  • Enjoy saving up while taking a deeper look into the most important sights offered by the Vatican on this combo guided tour available in 3 languages.

  • Enjoy an educational tour of the St. Peter's Basilica with a local expert guide, and check out stunning works of art by Bernini, Carlo Maderno, and more.

  • Pay homage to Pope John Paul II at his tomb and learn about the iconic chair of St. Peter - presumed to have been used by St. Peter, the first Pope of Christianity.

  • Make your way with the host to the intriguing Vatican Museums and admire the masterpieces it houses on a guided tour with a carefully curated itinerary.

  • Explore the Pigna Courtyard, Pius Clementino Museum, Chandelier’s Gallery, Tapestries Gallery, Raphael’s Rooms, and many more!

  • Marvel at the breathtaking murals by Botticelli and Michelangelo that adorn the walls of the world-famous Sistine Chapel.

from Original price€108.90
€86.86

20% off

Slide 1 of 9, Guide leading tour group through Gallery of Maps, Vatican Museum.
Guide leading tour group through Gallery of Maps, Vatican Museum.

Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Guided Tour with St. Peter's Basilica

2 hrs - 4 hrs 30 mins

  • Explore three top Vatican landmarks in one go — the Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica.

  • Skip long entry lines at the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel with priority access.

  • Walk the Gallery of Maps as your expert guide shares stories behind every masterpiece.

  • Enter St. Peter’s Basilica via a special passageway from the Chapel—no need to queue again outside.

  • Opt for a small-group tour (max 10) for a deeper Vatican experience, or beat the crowds with early access and reach the Dome’s summit for stunning views.

More details

  • Explore three top Vatican landmarks in one go — the Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica.

  • Skip long entry lines at the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel with priority access.

  • Walk the Gallery of Maps as your expert guide shares stories behind every masterpiece.

  • Enter St. Peter’s Basilica via a special passageway from the Chapel—no need to queue again outside.

  • Opt for a small-group tour (max 10) for a deeper Vatican experience, or beat the crowds with early access and reach the Dome’s summit for stunning views.

from
€57.50
Slide 1 of 8, Visitors walking through columns on a VIP tour of the Vatican Museums, Rome.
Visitors walking through columns on a VIP tour of the Vatican Museums, Rome.

VIP Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Basilica Private Tour

3 hrs

  • Enjoy a fully private Vatican Museums tour with a guide dedicated solely to your group.

  • Skip the ticketing lines and explore top highlights like the Sistine Chapel, Borgia Apartments, and more.

  • Customize your itinerary to match your interests—art, history, architecture, or hidden gems.

  • Access St. Peter’s Basilica through a special passage, avoiding long public lines. Get a guided tour of the Basilica to dive deeper into its iconic masterpieces.

More details

  • Enjoy a fully private Vatican Museums tour with a guide dedicated solely to your group.

  • Skip the ticketing lines and explore top highlights like the Sistine Chapel, Borgia Apartments, and more.

  • Customize your itinerary to match your interests—art, history, architecture, or hidden gems.

  • Access St. Peter’s Basilica through a special passage, avoiding long public lines. Get a guided tour of the Basilica to dive deeper into its iconic masterpieces.

from
€919

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What our guests say

Inge V

Couple
6 days ago
We had booked a combo of the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica, but after the extensive tour of the museum and visiting the Sistine Chapel, we had no energy left for the basilica. I would definitely book that separately another time. So many impressions, so much seen and heard! We had a very enthusiastic, wonderful guide named Francesca who shared lively stories and answered all our questions. The only unfortunate thing was the huge crowd of tourists, which meant there was no chance to take everything in peacefully in the Sistine Chapel; guards were ordering people to keep moving.

Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Guided Tour with St. Peter's Basilica

Nancy M

Argentina
Couple
Last week

+3 more

The service and information from the 2 tour guides in Spanish—one for the Vatican and the other for St. Mark's Square—were excellent. The Vatican blew me away: so many works of art, so spacious... I recommend it and I recommend the agency.

Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Guided Tour with St. Peter's Basilica

Victor R

Family
Last week
We were accompanied at all times by our guide Petre, who is very dedicated and professional in his work. Indeed, we didn't have to wait in the long entrance lines. It was an incredible experience.

Combo: Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel + St. Peter’s Basilica Dome Guided Tour

Graham M

United Kingdom
Couple
2 weeks ago
Very professional and informative. Always keen to answer our questions. This tour was easy from start to finish. Would use them again.

Combo: Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel + St. Peter’s Basilica Dome Guided Tour

Gabriela F

Costa Rica
Couple
3 weeks ago
The place is awesome, a small group of people so all information received was so valuable and a great guide with a lot of knowledge of the place. Such a great experience. Fully recommended

St. Peter’s Basilica and Papal Tombs Guided Tour

Sabrina D

Couple
Sep 2026

+1 more

An extraordinary guide, Pierre, who in perfect French left a lifelong mark on us through this tour and his explanations, his stories, and the history and architecture associated with religion. Our visits to other Roman churches were different thanks to him. Thank you.

St. Peter’s Basilica and Papal Tombs Guided Tour

Kenny L

United Kingdom
Group
May 2026

+2 more

We covered a lot of Rome's attractions- we did the Trevi Fountain, saw the Pantheon, walked up the Spanish steps and saw the Colloseum. The ability to hop on and off when and where you wanted was a great advantage.

Combo (Save 10%): Rome Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour + St. Peter’s Basilica Guided Tour Tickets

Osvaldo D

United States
Group
2 weeks ago
The Map room and the Bsilica. The guide was wonderfull and very accomodating considering we had a 10 month old baby with us. THANK YOU

VIP Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Basilica Private Tour

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