St Peter's Basilica and Cupola Guided Tour
Description
Visit the attractions of the Vatican early in the morning for a quiet and intimate experience, before the crowds are granted entry. Get breathtaking views of Rome and splendid sights of the hills all around from your unique vantage point at the crest of the St. Peter’s Basilica, the highest point in Rome. You will be accompanied by an expert local guide who will describe the various interesting aspects of the Papal Tombs and Michelangelo’s dome. Explore the St. Peter’s Basilica’s charming interiors and the Papal Sarcophagi after your visit to the top of the dome. This is one of the only tours that will take you to the top of the dome and to visit the Papal tombs.
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St. Peter's Basilica is one of the most important places in the entire world. It's a heart of the Catholic Church and the residence of the Pope. Be led inside with a professional licensed guide. Go back in time with the fascinating stories of the history of Vatican, full of intrigues and remarkable events. Admire the incredible beauty of the cathedral, designed by world famous Michelangelo, Gian Lorenzo Bernini and Carlo Maderno. Feel delight exploring many masterpieces, tombs of popes and many relics. This church hosts famous Pieta by Michelangelo.
Climb on the top of the Cupola-one of the biggest in the world. Admire the fascinating 360 degrees panorama, from where you can see the whole Rome, which is spread before your eyes, and take the most famous and recognisable photos of Vatican.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(63)
Top courtesy, unique experience recommended
Our guide Bridget was fantastic—engaging, enthusiastic, and delivered the story in a truly captivating way.
A very competent tour with historically interesting facts.
Very friendly and informative.
Guide Andrea shares more personal stories than information about St. Peter's Basilica. The stated time of the tour is incorrect. There was a problem with the entrance to the dome. She did not take care of it.
Andrea has us perfectly informed about all the sights. Was very entertaining and professional!
The guide was clear and provided us with a lot of information. Helpful and kind.
Beautiful visit with our guide Elie
We had a guided tour of an amazing young woman, Anna. She spoke perfect English, was incredibly knowledgeable and spoke in a very both understandable and extremely interesting way. That she could also get a lot of humor and exciting anecdotes into her story was fantastic . Anna also showed a very nice attention to each individual participant, we were 12. We can only warmly recommend Anna. Helle and Majbrit from Denmark
Very interesting and well organized experience
