Rome: St Peter’s Basilica & Dome Entry with Audio or Guided Tour

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Experience the magnificent St Peter’s Basilica by joining our guided tour or explore independently with our audio tour. Start your journey near the heart of Vatican City at Borgo Santo Spirito 17 (Al San Michele), where you’ll meet your friendly guide who will escort you to the Basilica. Take in 2000 years of history with delicate mosaics, elaborate architecture, papal tombs and intricate sculptures before ascending up to see Michelangelo’s cupola – the crowning dome. Keep an eye out for the chance to take a scenic snap from the very top of the eternal city. Finish off your tour inside the Basilica, where you can chat with your guide or continue exploring the iconic site.

Wheelchair accessible
Public transportation options are available nearby
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Entry to the Vatican adheres to a strict dress code: shoulders and knees must be covered, low-cut or sleeveless tops and shorts are not permitted for both men and women. Visitors that do not adhere to the dress code could be denied entry to the Vatican
Meet your guide at Borgo Santo Spirito 17 (Al San Michele), where you can enjoy a complimentary breakfast (if guided tour option is selected)
The visit inside St Peter's Basilica and the cupola will be led by a tour guide (if guided tour option is selected)
It is strongly recommended for travellers to download the audio guide via the Vox City app prior to arrival
The papal tombs can be explored independently via a digital tour (if guided tour option is selected)
After the elevator ride towards the Cupola, there will be a 300-step climb to reach the very top

Audio tour (if self-guided tour option is selected)
Professional guide (if guided tour option is selected)
Entry to the cupola by elevator
Complimentary breakfast (if guided tour option is selected)
Headsets (if guided tour option is selected)
Live tour of St Peter’s Basilica and the cupola (if guided tour option is selected)
Digital tour of the papal tombs (if guided tour option is selected)