Rome St Peters Basilica, Tomb, Grottoes and Climb the Dome Tour | La Vacanza Travel

Rome St Peters Basilica, Tomb, Grottoes and Climb the Dome Tour

Duration: 120 to 145 minutes
Destination: Italy, Lazio, Rome
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  • 120 to 145 minutes
  • Rome
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Exclusive Early Morning St.Peter's Basilica, St.Peter's Square, Crypts and Grotoes, and St Peter's Tomb, including climbing the Dome.
Meet your guide near St. Peter's Square, and visit St Peter’s Basilica at the quietest time before the crowds descend. Climb up to the panoramic dome, and see the inside and the crypts of the Basilica where St. Peter's tomb is.
By an elevator, head up to the first level of the dome to the balcony, admire the Basilica’s inside view of the dome on the Bernini’s canopy below and the array of incredible mosaics which circle the dome. Climb the spiral staircase to the top of the dome, the highest point within Rome, for breathtaking views of the Eternal City.
Come down from the Dome and enter the Basilica with your guide, walk through the highlights, and see the ‘Pietà’ of Michelangelo and all the masterpieces adorning the Basilica before descending to the underground crypts. Here, you can see Saint Peter's Tomb and the burial spot of hundreds of popes.

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: St. Peter's Basilica, Piazza San Pietro, 00120 Vatican City Italy

Enter the Basilica with a professional tour guide expert in art, history, and archaeology. Visit the grottoes under the Basilica, where the tombs of Popes lie.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: St. Peter's Basilica, Piazza San Pietro, 00120 Vatican City Italy

Climbs the Dome to see the panoramic views of Rome. Tickets for the elevator are pre-reserved for you.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: St. Peter's Square, Piazza San Pietro, 00120 Vatican City Italy

Explore St Peter's Square with your tour guide

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Vatican City, Vatican City, Lazio

St Peter’s Tomb | Vatican Grottoes in Vatican City | Private Tours in Rome
Or crypt, the only part of the Basilica of Constantine still in existence. This is very interesting as it contains many important tombs of Kings, popes, and precious relics of the primitive Church, which narrate in monumental characters the history of twelve centuries of Christianity. Down there are visible also the tombs of the last Popes.

The Bronze Canopy of St. Peter’s Basilica

The bronze Canopy covers the tomb of the Apostle and the confession (I). It is the work of Bernini, executed by the artist for Pope Urban VIII, who inaugurated it in 1633.

Confession

St Peter’s Tomb | The present Confession, enlarged and decorated by Pope Paul V, after a design of Maderno, is surrounded by a balustrade of fine marble and by lamps, burning night and day, before the tomb of the Apostle. A double flight of steps leads down to the confession, which shines with the greatest variety of marble.

Duration: 15 minutes

Inclusions
  • 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

Exclusions
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Travelers 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 travellers with claustrophobia
  • Not recommended for travellers 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 travelers. If it’s canceled 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 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Departure Point

Largo del Colonnato, 5, 00193 Roma RM, Italy


Return Details

St. Peter's Basilica, Piazza San Pietro, 00120 Città del Vaticano, Vatican City

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You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

120 to 145 minutes


User's Reviews

Juprh

31 May, 2019

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!

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