Really perfect timing and tour for St Peters Basilica. You have approx 30-45 min wait till u are thru the line into the church. Once inside, a brisk (30min) tour of the inside of the church, then time in the grottos which was surprisingly one of my favorite parts. The dome then follows, the tour guide will depart as you decide whether you want elevator climb or stairs and you can stay as you want. If you are claustrophobic...dont let the elevator option (extra 30 min-1hr) make you think you dont be in tight spaces. There is still a 10 minute unavoidable steady climb to the tippy top of the dome.l that is tight and the last 30 feet you are in a circular spiral staircase with a rope as an anchor. Views from the top are uncomparable, but just now you spend 2/3 climbing and 1/3 enjoying view. ALSO, if you want to see the dome souvenir shop (after elevator or stair climb and then all tourists do the last bit of dome climb including inner church chamber view...fun...) you must do it before you go up because the exit from the top of the dome is a different path. Now, there is the Basilica "library" and post office at the end of the tour and their are some trinkets etc there as well. Big take away, dont miss Peter's tomb and you can always go back to see more of the inside of the church after you finish the dome if you need more time
St Peter’s Basilica with Margarita ⭐️
Ruth_N, feb. 2024
We went on the VIP tour with Margarita! She is a superb historian, really informative, pointed out so many things we would have missed just looking on our own. We had such a great time, the climb to the top of the dome was 200 steps, energy needed but when you reach the top ….. wow! Breathtaking. Thank you so much margarita 🫶🏻 would absolutely recommend this tour and the small group was perfect.
The Edwardo experience.
Lynette_M, feb. 2024
Edwardo was an excellent guide. He provided some insightful guidance and shared his preferences regarding the architecture of St Peter’s Basillica.
The climb to the dome was fab and getting to the top was wonderful.
Edwardo answered all questions and really made the tour a pleasant experience.
Would definitely recommend a tour guide as you gain some knowledge about what you are seeing.
Great Tour!
Annie_B, dec. 2023
Our guide was excellent. He was a student at the university and had worked at The information stand at St Peters so he was not only friendly and enthusiastic with us but with many of the guards and staff.
We forgot his name, but he was not a native Italian… And his mastery of English and Italian was excellent.
He had a strong personal connection to many of the moments in the Basilica.
He was great
Cultura e simpatia
Maddalena_M, maj 2024
Grazie a Federico e a sua sorella ottime guide preparate ,simpatiche molto empatiche rendono persino i tempi d'attesa interessanti.Grazie
Consigliato
marino_f, maj 2024
Federico è una guida professionale e simpatica. Consigliato se volete saperne di più sulla Basilica senza annoiarvi.