VIP Complete St. Peter’s Basilica Tour with Dome Climb and Crypt

General information

Destination
La Romana, Dominican Republic

Program details

Immerse yourself in the history, architecture and lore of St. Peter’s Basilica with this all-access tour. Not only will you enjoy a full guided tour of the Basilica and Papal Crypt (not usually included Basilica and Vatican tours) with an expert guide, you’ll avoid long lines to climb up into the titanic dome early in the morning, and gape at the amazing views of Rome.



Highlights:

-Pre-reserved tickets to climb St. Peter’s Basilica Dome

-Gape at amazing views of Rome from the top of the Dome.

-Enjoy a fully-guided tour of St Peter’s Basilica & Square

-Descend into the Papal Crypt for a rare guided tour



St. Peter’s Basilica is the most important church in Christendom and this is the most complete tour of the Basilica available. From the heights of the immense dome to the depths of the Papal Crypt and all the fantastic art in between, you’ll explore every corner of this amazing church and come away in even more awe of it’s grandeur than when you started.



Your tour starts early, before the crowds arrive. After exploring St Peter’s Square and seeing the Swiss Guard, you’ll head for St. Peter’s Basilica dome. You and your intimate group of 15 people or fewer will take the special elevator to the first terrace of the Dome to admire the beautiful mosaics up close as your guide points out details you might otherwise miss.



To reach the top of the dome you have to climb 231 steps (there’s no elevator) but the view alone is worth the effort. In fact, it’s the single best view of Rome, stretching from St Peter’s Square across the Tiber and beyond.



When you come down from the dome your expert guide will lead you on a full tour of the Basilica, from Bernini’s colossal baldachin to Michelangelo’s heart-wrenching Pietá. You’ll also discover the small details, stories, history and lore that are packed into every nook and cranny of this nearly 400-year-old building, including why everyone is so intent on rubbing the foot of a certain statue.



Finally your tour will include a rare visit to the Papal Crypt where your guide will point out the most significant tombs. It’s forbidden to speak inside the Crypt (it’s a sacred site) but before you enter, your guide will tell you the stories of the men buried in them.



Languages

English

Redeem information
Voucher type: Printed
Printed Voucher. Print and bring the voucher to enjoy the activity.

Location
Starting point:
Piazza Citta' Leonina - Rome - IT
In front of 'Bar Leonina', in Piazza Citta' Leonina, just outside St. Peter's Square.

End point: St. Peter's Terrace.

Schedule
Opening dates
01/03/2019 - 31/10/2019, Monday/Tuesday/Thursday/Friday/Saturday, 08:15 - 10:45

Duration: 2,5 Hours

Guiding options
Guiding type: Guide