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2-in-1 Vatican Museum Ticket & St. Peter's Dome Climb

From$159
4.5 hours
Commentary: Guide · en
Rome, Italy

About this activity

By Roman law, no building in Rome can be higher than Michelangelo's dome. Let's go there! Meet your expert Vatican guide beside St. Peter's Square where your climb begins—at a leisurely pace, of course!

Highlights

  • The perfect tour & ticket combo that allows you to go at your own pace
  • Unlimited time inside the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel (self-guided)
  • Guided visit to the rarely accessed cupola and the papal crypts

Full description

It's steep and there are steps aplenty, but frequent stops and elevator breaks help take off the strain. At the summit, 360° views of the Vatican City—and far beyond—await you! Take as many photographs as you can because what you'll see from on high is a once-in-a-lifetime view. Rest for a short while before entering St. Peter's Basilica, an absolute triumph of art and architecture unmatched anywhere else in the world. We regroup soon thereafter for fast-track entry into the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel.

Included / Excluded

  • Guided tour all the way up to the top of Michelangelo's dome/terrace of St. Peter's
  • In-depth guided tour of St. Peter's basilica with an expert art historian
  • Priority-access ticket to the Vatican Museums (self-guided)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities

Meeting point

Start Location

Fontana delle Tiare

Important information

Know before you book

  • Guided tour of St. Peter's and dome followed by entry (ticket only) to the Vatican Museums.
  • Due to the route covered and/or transportation used, it is not possible to participate in this tour using a wheelchair, scooter, or other aid. Please contact us to inquire about customized tour options for guests with mobility challenges.
  • Please note that the Vatican Museums will be conducting a preservation project on the

Know before you go

  • Vatican dress code: shoulders and knees must be covered.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 72 hours before the activity starts

The cancellation policy for this item is as follows: <div>Cancellation with 72+ hours notice: full refund</div> Cancellation with less than 72 hours notice: no refund <div>By choosing the Hassle-Free Cancellation option during checkout, cancel your tour anytime up to midnight of the day before it begins for a full refund, excluding the Trip Protection fee.</div>

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