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St Peter’s Basilica Papal Tombs & Dome Climb Combo Ticket!

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Apurva Sinha

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General Information

This 105-minute experience includes a guided tour of the Papal Tombs and the complete St Peter’s Basilica, with elevator access to ascend the Dome.

Highlights

  • Admire a 360-degree view of the Vatican City from the tallest Dome.
  • Enjoy a close-up view of the Basilica’s intricate ceiling mosaics and other marble elements.
  • Touch the ancient walls of the Papal Tombs and see the sacred St. Peter’s Tomb.
  • Discover historical stories by observing the Vatican Grotto frescos.
  • Select between a private and small group tour.

✅ Inclusions

  • Expert Guide
  • Elevator access to the Dome
  • Headsets
  • Free sanitizer
  • Access to all parts of the Basilica

❌ Exclusion

  • Access to the Vatican Necropolis, Vatican Museum, or Sistine Chapel.
  • Fast pass access.

Ticket Prices

The Guided Tour of St Peter’s Basilica with Dome Climb and Papal Tombs access has multiple group size options to choose from.

You can choose a 25-person group St Peter’s Basilica Papal Tombs English guided tour for adults between 17 and 99 years for €45.

Kids from ages 4 to 16 years can enjoy this experience for a discounted price of €41.

You can enjoy a semi-private 10-person St Peter’s Basilica with Papal Tombs Tour and Guided Dome access for €79 for adults between 17 and 99 years.

Children between 4 and 16 years old can enjoy the semi-private experience for €69!

Visitors who want to experience a tour at their own pace can try St Peter’s Basilica Papal Tombs Private Tour with dome access for adults between 17 and 99 years for €249.

Kids ages 4 to 16 can enjoy this private experience for €89!

Infants 3 years and below can enjoy all the experiences mentioned above for free!

Check out the table below to see all the ticket prices at a glance:

Age of the Visitor25 person tour10 person tourPrivate Tour
Adult Ticket (17 to 99 years)€56€85€267
Child Ticket (4 to 16 years)€48€75€95
Infant Ticket (up to 3 years)FreeFreeFree

Meeting Point

You will find your guide standing near the Largo del Colonnato 5, which is one of the first columns.

The column will be marked with a yellow label with the Touriks red spiral logo on it.

Don’t go through the St Peter’s Square metal detectors before meeting up with your guide.

Address: Largo del Colonnato, 5, 00193 Roma RM, Italy. Get Directions

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Important Information about this Ticket

  • This experience is not suitable for visitors with claustrophobia or vertigo.
  • Ensure to wear comfortable shoes.
  • The Basilica does not allow sharp objects, weapons, and large luggage bags.
  • Baby strollers are not allowed on this experience.
  • You can request a complete or half refund if the terrace area is closed due to bad weather conditions.
  • This experience does not include fast pass entry.
  • Wear semi-formal clothes that cover your knees and shoulders.
  • You cannot skip the security check at the entrance. The line takes around 15 to 120 minutes to move ahead.
  • We recommend carrying your headphones and not printing your ticket to conserve the environment. If you forget the earphones, you can ask the service provider for some.
  • Before entering St Peter’s Square, you must pass the metal detector.
  • You can leave behind your baby strollers at the luggage counter.

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