St. Peter's Basilica, Dome and Necropolis Private Guided Tour

Rome, Italy
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Duration
3h
Languages
English, Italian, French
Voucher type
E-Ticket
What To Expect

Join our exclusive private tour of St. Peter's Basilica, the Necropolis under the Basilica, and climb the Dome to enjoy the panoramic view of Rome.
Start your tour with St. Peter’s Square admiring the architectural masterpiece by Italian Renaissance geniuses, Gianlorenzo Bernini and Michelangelo.
Step inside the basilica, take the elevator to the dome, and walk 330 steps up to the top of Michelangelo’s masterpiece. Enjoy the breathtaking view over all of Rome.
Descending from the dome, you will enter directly into the Basilica to admire the incomparable triumph of art and architecture and learn about the significance of this iconic landmark. You will see Michelangelo’s Pietà and Bernini’s Canopy. The entire interior of St. Peter’s Basilica is decorated with artifacts of the most famous Italian artists of the Renaissance and Baroque periods. The basilica houses relics of numerous Saints, and 90 tombs including the first pope, St. Peter the Apostle.

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Important info

Public transportation options are available nearby. Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health. Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Activity not recommended for people with motor lag. A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. 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. There is no refund on reservation fees and tickets of monuments that are closed due to event that is out of our control.. If this is not possible, we will operate the tour and will include other sites to compensate for the site/s being closed. No refund is given on unused tickets due to events that are out of our control.. To Climb the Dome there is a spiral staircase of 320 steps. You cannot skip the stairs, so be prepared.. Customers have a mandatory meeting time stated 15 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.. 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.. Without notice the Basilica or parts of it can be closed for unforeseeable events. In this case, partial refund can be requested.. Every refund request MUST be done within and not later than 48 hours from the day of the tour. Not recommended for travelers with walking problems

included
What's included
included-item
Private Tour Guide for the Full Tour. Tickets to the Elevator to St Peter's Basilica Dome
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What's not included
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Food and drinks. Gratuities. Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel Guided Tour and tickets. Hotel Pick Up and Drop Off
Cancellation Policy
can-cancel You can cancel your tour until a day in advance
Provider
Tour In Rome by Tour in the City
Meeting Point

The guide will have a signboard with your name.