About This Tour
Visit the Vatican before the crowds descend. Discover St. Peter's Square, the most famous square in the world, surrounded by Bernini's imposing colonnade, composed of 284 columns, on top of which stand 140 statues, and admire the Vatican obelisk. Reach the first level of the Dome and go to the panoramic balcony. Enter the Dome, admire the incredible mosaics, and see Bernini's Baldachin. Continue climbing the spiral staircase and, from the highest point in Rome, admire breathtaking 360-degree views. Reach the roof of the Basilica and have breakfast with a cappuccino and a Cornetto. After breakfast, reach the Portico of the Basilica, where you can pick up your audio guide to discover the interior. This colossal Basilica, erected on the burial place of St. Peter, houses many masterpieces of the most influential artists: admire Michelangelo's Pietà, Bernini's Baldachin, and the tombs of the Popes. Descend into the crypts, where you can visit the tomb of St. Peter.
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Meeting Point
The meeting is at Largo del Colonnato 5 (in front of the Galleria San Pietro Shop). Your tour guide will have a signboard reporting 'Tour in the City'.
Special Instructions
The meeting is at Largo del Colonnato 5, (IN FRONT OF GALLERIA SAN PIETRO SHOP). Your tour guide will have a signboard reporting TOUR IN THE CITY. The duration can be between 120/150 Minutes. • Everyone entering the basilica must pass through the security check that can take 10/60 minutes, depending on the season. • Vatican City dress code, which requires covered shoulders and knees. • Audio guide pickup between 9:00 and 16:00 at St. Peter's Basilica • After the security checks, the meeting point is at the desk under the portico of St. Peter's Basilica. • Available audio guide languages: Italian, English, French, and Spanish. • You must leave an identity document (ID or passport), which will be returned to you when the device is returned. • It will be sufficient to show your reservation to your tour guide • If the Dome Guided tour is canceled due to adverse weather and the Basilica is closed for religious events, it can be rescheduled and partially refunded. However, you will receive a refund if you cannot change the date or if one or both services are canceled. The dome's terrace might not be accessible in bad weather conditions. The tour will not operate on religious holidays, and visiting the basilica during these holidays and ceremonies is impossible. If the bar on the rooftop is closed, a partial refund of Euro 4,00 per person will be refunded. Please be aware that large bags/backpacks/suitcases are not permitted. Only small bags are allowed. Climbing the dome requires a spiral staircase with 320 steps. You can wait on the first terrace if you do not want to reach the top. • You must be on time at the meeting point. If you are delayed more than 10 minutes, the entire tour or part of it can be canceled.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
✓ Free cancellation due to bad weather
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