Rome: Vatican Museums & St. Peter’s Basilica with Dome Climb – Rome, Italy

EXPERIENCE:

Looking for an all-in-one Vatican tour that shows you the best Vatican City has to offer? Our unique 5-hour combo tour includes all the key elements for a rounded visit! Let us show you the stunning St. Peter’s Basilica, join us on a climb up the Dome, explores the Papal Crypts, and lastly skips the extensive lines at the Vatican to visit its imposing museums and its breathtaking Sistine Chapel.

Our tour begins with a visit to the highest point of Vatican City. Enjoy an elevator ride and make the final climb up St. Peter’s iconic dome for an unforgettable view across the Vatican and Rome. A bit of fitness is required to go all the way to the top, but when in Rome.. we highly recommend it!

Descending back to street level our guide will show you some of the St Peter’s Basilica’s highlights, such as the Baldacchino, Michelangelo’s Pietà and the altar of St Peter. Our guide will be alongside of you to make sure no important site is left unseen before descending to the Papal Crypts.

Making your way through the Crypts our guide will tell the stories of the ones laid to rest in this holy place and answer any questions you might have before proceeding onward to the Vatican Museums.

Skipping the queues our guide will make sure your time is used wisely so you can explore the hallways of this magnificent museum with ease. After visiting some of the Museum’s highlights such as Raphael’s Rooms, the Courtyard and the famous Gallery of the Maps, we’ll continue to what for many is the highlight of their visit – the Sistine Chapel.

As many operators don’t include a guided visit of St Peters, our combo tour including unique dome climb access is a must when visiting the eternal city!

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Marvel at panoramic views of The Eternal City from the top of St. Peter’s Dome
Learn about the Vatican, the Sistine Chapel, and more from your expert guide
Save valuable time with skip-the-line entry tickets to the Vatican Museums
Enjoy a guided tour of St. Peter’s Basilica and visit the papal crypts below
Admire the intricate frescoes that adorn the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel

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