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St. Peter's Basilica, Dome & Vatican Grottoes: Early Morning Guided Tour

Experience description

Gaze over the rooftops of Rome from the pinnacle of St. Peter's Basilica, and enjoy the most spectacular sightseeing experience in the Eternal City.



Join an expert Vatican tour guide and make your way up the steps to the magnificent dome of St. Peter's Basilica, where the panorama of Rome's epic cityscape will unfurl before you. Descend from the dome and make your way inside the world's largest and most beautiful church on a tour of masterpieces by Michelangelo, Raphael, Bernini, and more.



After seeing some of the most prestigious art to ever come out of the Renaissance, it's time to descend to the crypts of Christendom's most famous church. The Vatican Grottoes contain the tombs of around 90 popes, including John Paul II.
Additional information
  • Live guide: english french italian spanish
  • Duration: 2h 15m
  • Smartphone ticket
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What is included

* Entry to St. Peter’s Basilica

* Access to the Vatican Grottoes

* Access to St. Peter's Dome

* Live guide

* Guided tour

* Headset to hear the guide

What is not included

* Skip-the-Line service
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Starting point
Fontane delle Tiare, Largo del Colonnato

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