Rome: 2-in-1 Vatican Dome Climb and Food Tour – Rome, Italy

EXPERIENCE:

See Rome from the highest heights of Michelangelo’s magnificent dome on this wonderful guided tour of art, architecture, and adventure. Begin by enjoying views of the Vatican City, including the private Papal gardens, Papal helipad, and the Pope’s private railway station.

Views of the vast city of Rome are next, which stretch in a tendril-like fashion to the blue Tyrrhenian Sea and green Castelli Romani Hills. Very few tourists get the chance to climb so high to see so far, and your dome climb and basilica tour both end in the late morning.

Later, use your afternoon to visit the Vatican Museums, or just relax in the historic center nearby. You then begin a food-tasting tour with a foodie guide from Rome who has chosen her favorite snack spots to take you to. The foods you eat are as distinctive by region as they are plentiful, and include suppli, panzerotto (calzone), pasta, salumi and wine, pizza, ciambellina al vino, tiramisù, limoncello, and coffee.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Ascend to the summit of St. Peter’s Basilica
Travel with an informative expert Vatican guide
Gain entrance to to world-famous St. Peter’s Basilica, the cornerstone of the Vatican City
Access the Papal crypts and all the incredible alcoves, sculptures, and mosaics inside St. Peter’s
Enjoy big tastings at local Roman food spots

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