Rome St Peters Basilica, Tomb, Grottoes and Climb the Dome Tour
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Rome St Peters Basilica, Tomb, Grottoes and Climb the Dome Tour
By Tour In Rome by Tour in the City
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Ages 6-99, max of 24 per group
Duration: 120–145 minutes
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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- Guided Tour of St Peter's Basilica and Crypt
- Guided Tour of St Peters' Basilica Dome
- On-site assistance
- English speaking professional tour guide
- St. Peter's Dome/ Elevator Tickets
- Entry/Admission - St. Peter's Basilica
What's not included- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Start:
- Largo del Colonnato, 5, 00193 Roma RM, ItalyMeet your guide at Largo del Colonnato 5. Please be at the meeting point 20 minutes before the starting time. The guide will have a yellow flag.
End:- St. Peter's Basilica, Piazza San Pietro, 00120 Città del Vaticano, Vatican City
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 20905P2- Not recommended for pregnant travellers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Customers have a mandatory meeting time stated 20 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time due to managing and organizational reasons.If you arrive late for the meeting time, it will not be possible to join the group or reschedule, unless you pay for the activity again. As per "No Show" rules you will not be entitled to a refund.
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship and Vatican Museum. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
- The dome's terrace might not be accessible during bad weather conditions. In that case, you can either ask for a partial refund and visit the Basilica and the grottoes or decide to cancel the tour for a full refund
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- The activity can suffer 20/30 min variation due to organizational resons
- Please be advised capacity regulations and security may delay the tour departure This could also influence the smooth running of the tour especially on national holidays and events.
- Cancellations, changes or issues due to weather, security and events held by the monument are beyond our control and are directly decided by their administration team. These issues will be reviewed by us and dealt with on an individual basis but are the responsibility of the monument.
- You must have a valid photo ID to enter the monuments (student's ID, Driver License, Passport or State ID all work.) You will be asked to also provide your name, last name and date of birth (at the beginning of the tour, if not provided beforehand.) Security may prevent you from entering the site if the information provided is not accurate and/or don't match the one on your ID.
- Child discount is applied only with a valid ID card
- Note: tour will not operate on religious holidays
- WILL NOT BE POSSIBLE TO VISIT THE BASILICA DURING RELIGIOUS HOLIDAYS AND CEREMONIES (Audiences, Beatifications, Masses of the POPE). The Basilica is often subject to sudden closures. In these cases it is not possible to guarantee access to the Basilica.
- Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair.
- All visitors must pass through the monument/attraction security check please allow at least 20 minutes to clear security.
- Please be aware that large bags/backpacks/suitcases are not permitted in the monument/ attraction. Only very small bags are allowed. Please do not bring these items with you on the day of your tour as there are no cloakrooms at the monument.
- For security reasons all visitors and their luggage shall be screened. To facilitate the security checks please insert any object (including mobile phone) in the bag/backpack or in the tray to be included in the X-ray
- No change on a booking can be accepted after 24hrs to the starting time of the tour. In that instance, no refund will be issued.
- For the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication. If, as a result, your tour is canceled, you will not be entitled to a refund.
- Pets are not allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with claustrophobia and with vertigo.
- Every refund request MUST be done within and not later than 48 hours from the day of the tour
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 20905P2
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- Largo del Colonnato, 5, 00193 Roma RM, ItalyMeet your guide at Largo del Colonnato 5. Please be at the meeting point 20 minutes before the starting time. The guide will have a yellow flag.
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- Piazza San Pietro, 00120 Città del Vaticano, Vatican City
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- Q2907YNcarlab0 contributionsSo much to seeThe guide was very well informed. The skip the line was awesome. I wish my back didnt hurt so bad as i would have liked to see more but had to sit down many times. There was so much to see that we didnt have time for.Written 25 January 2025
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May 2019 • Couples
Today we had a tour through Rome with our guide Michele. Very special, we saw beautiful places. Some of them not known by most tourist. Would recommend!
Written 31 May 2019
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la direccion esacta en roma.puedo reservar y pagar alla.para 9 de junio
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