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15 Best St. Peter's Basilica Tours

The St. Peter’s tours and dome climbs worth reserving: the Pieta inside the door, the papal tombs below and 551 steps to the best view in Rome at the top.

1.Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St Peters Basilica Guided Tour

Explore the Vatican’s masterpieces on a guided 3-hour tour with skip-the-line access, covering the Sistine Chapel, St. Peter's Basilica, and more.

Most Popular★ 4.5

“Our guide, Marie, was fantastic. She brought an incredible amount of experience and charm. We’ve talked to other people about their Vatican guides and realized that Marie was a true gem. So happy she made our Vatican tour memorable.”

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2.Skip-the-Line Group Tour of the Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter’s Basilica

Discover the Vatican's highlights with this skip-the-line guided tour, covering the Museums, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter’s Basilica for a stress-free experience.

★ 4.5

“The skip the line tour is well worth it to avoid the long lines waiting get to get in. Our tour guide was informative and entertaining. This tour is highly recommended.”

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3.Rome: St. Peter’s Basilica, Papal Tombs, and Dome Climb Tour

Explore St. Peter's Basilica, climb the iconic dome, and visit the papal tombs on this engaging 105-minute guided tour in Vatican City, with options for small groups and private experiences.

★ 4.5

“Patrizio was knowledgeable and entertaining. The basilica was extremely crowded but he found spaces for our group and it was easy to follow his flower banner. My favorite part of the tour was the dome climb at the end. It was not guided; we went…”

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5.Rome: St. Peter’s Basilica & Dome Entry Ticket & Audio Tour

Discover St. Peter's Basilica and Dome with this affordable guided tour featuring skip-the-line access, stunning views, and insightful audio commentary.

★ 4.2

“The tour is fun. We went to the top of the Dome and the view is great! We were late for our tour and the vendor let us go on the next day without any change fee. I was able to contact them on WhatsApp…”

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6.Skip-the-Line Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter’s | Small Group

Discover the Vatican's highlights with this small-group skip-the-line tour, including the Sistine Chapel, St. Peter's Basilica, and Vatican Museums.

★ 5.0

“Robert was an amazing guide. What you will see and learn is worth way beyond what you pay for. He was the best. We learned, the pace was great. It was fantastic.”

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7.Rome: Guided Tour of St. Peter’s Basilica with Dome Climb

Discover St. Peter's Basilica with a guided tour, climb the dome for stunning Rome views, and learn from expert guides in this affordable, enriching experience.

★ 4.6

“The tour guide - I think her name was Bridgetta was very knowledgeable and gave us a lot of information about the place. She always looked out for us and gave us a lot of tips. the effort is much appreciated.”

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9.Rome: Skip the Line Vatican, Sistine Chapel, St Peter Small Group

Discover the Vatican’s highlights on this small-group tour including skip-the-line access to the Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome.

★ 5.0

“We were blessed to have Giada as our private tour guide for the Vatican Museum. Giada provided detailed information regarding the meaning behind the paintings, tapestry, the figurines, the marble floors. We have a better understanding of the beauty of the paintings and the time…”

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10.Early Morning Vatican, Sistine, St. Peter’s Semi or Private Tour

Experience the Vatican's treasures early in the morning with skip-the-line access, small groups, and expert guides for a more intimate, less crowded visit.

★ 5.0

“We came on the last day of the Jubilee Year and the crowds were massive. Worth it to get in quick and bypass the queues. Guide was amazing.”

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11.Rome: St. Peter’s Basilica, Dome Climb, and Underground Tour

Discover the stunning architecture of St. Peter's Basilica, climb the dome for sweeping views, and explore underground grottoes with this guided tour.

★ 4.8

“It would be nice if it included skip-the-line. But our guide Claudio (not sure spelling) was amazing at keeping us entertained during the wait in line. Even after two hours of hearing him talk, you still wanted to hear more and learn more.”

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12.Vatican: Holy Door, Papal Tombs & St. Peters Basilica Tour

Explore St. Peter’s Basilica with a guided tour featuring the Holy Door, Papal Tombs, and Michelangelo’s masterpieces for an authentic Vatican experience.

★ 4.6

“She took the time to explain everything in little detail, was very enthusiastic and opened to any questioned we had. We missed quite a few queues it might have been a coincidence but totally worth it!”

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14.Tour of St Peter’s Basilica with Dome Climb and Grottoes in a Small Group

Discover Rome’s crown jewel with this small-group tour of St. Peter’s Basilica, including a climb to the dome, underground grottoes, and expert insights.

★ 4.5

“The excursion was amazing and the tour guide did a fantastic job. Thank you for making our visit to the St Peter’s and the grottoes amazing”

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More St. Peter's Basilica Tours

4.3Vatican: St. Peters Basilica, Dome Climb & Papal Tombs Tour1 - 2 hours$30 3.8St. Peter’s Basilica, Optional Dome Access & Rome Audio App2 hours$9 3.6Vatican: St. Peters Basilica & Dome Ticket with Audioguide$16 5.0Rome: The Original Entire Vatican Tour & St. Peter’s Dome Climb4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$159.00 4.5St Peter’s Basilica Express Guided Tour, includes Dome Climb1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.)$66.51 4.6Vatican: Holy Door, St. Peters Basilica & Papal Tombs Tour90 - 150 minutes$20 4.5Full-Day: Colosseum, Vatican Museums & St Peter’s Guided Tour8 hours (approx.)$217.22 4.5VIP Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter’s Basilica Guided Tour2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$90.70 5.0Private Vatican Museums and St. Peter’s Basilica Early Bird Tour3 hours (approx.)$356.74 4.5Skip-the-line Vatican Tour with Sistine Chapel & St Peter’s3 hours (approx.)$52.45 4.4Rome: Guided Tour of St. Peter’s Basilica, Grottoes & Square1 hour$29 4.5Vatican: St. Peter’s Basilica, Square, Grottoes Guided Tour1.5 hours$23 4.7St Peter’s Basilica Express Guided Tour with Dome Climb 4.5Rome: St. Peters Basilica & Holy Door Guided Jubilee Tour1 hour$22 3.5Rome: St. Peter’s Basilica and Dome Entry + Audio Guide1.5 hours$35 4.5Private Vatican Museums Tour with Sistine Chapel & St. Peter’s Basilica3 hours (approx.)$362.79 3.5Meet Pope Leo XIV at St Peter Square Vatican City$42.73 4.0Rome: St. Peter’s Basilica & Dome Entry Ticket with Audio Guide1 to 2 hours (approx.)$36.14 4.5Complete Vatican: Museums, Sistine Chapel & St Peters Basilica3 to 4 hours (approx.)$71.38 4.4Rome: Guided Tour of St. Peters Basilica & Panoramic Dome2 hours$40 3.5Rome: St Peter’s Basilica and Papal Tombs Audio Guide1 hour (approx.)$7.20 4.5Rome: St. Peters Basilica, Dome Climb, and Underground Tour2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$42.34 4.5St. Peters Basilica Priority Access Tour with Dome & Crypt2 hours (approx.)$89.53 4.0St. Peters Basilica Reserved Entrance and Audioguide1 - 2 hours$20