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Vatican Combo Tour With Sistine Chapel & Dome Climb
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Description
If you're looking for a Vatican tour that goes beyond the usual offerings, our combination tour has got you covered. With this tour, you'll bypass the line at St. Peter's, climb to the top of the dome for a stunning panoramic view of the Vatican and Rome, visit the Papal Crypts, and then skip the line at the Vatican to see the Sistine Chapel.
Your tour begins with an exciting elevator ride to the top of St. Peter's iconic dome, where you'll take in an unforgettable view of the city. From there, you'll join your expert Vatican guide for a comprehensive exploration of the art, history, and famous landmarks of this sacred city. The tour is designed to provide a deep dive into the Vatican's rich cultural heritage, allowing you to fully appreciate the art and architecture that make this place so special.
What's Included
- Group size of 20 people max
- Skip-the-line entry and guided tour to the Vatican Museums
- Access to the elevator and stairs to the top of St. Peter's dome
- A professional, fun, English-speaking guide
- Entry to Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel
- Early Entry and guided tour of St. Peter's Basilica and papal crypts
Additional Info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Not recommended for travellers with claustrophobia and/or vertigo
- Please note there is no skip the line service at the St Peter's Basilica, though due to our early start we are able to avoid most of the day time crowds.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews for Vatican Combo Tour With Sistine Chapel & Dome Climb
Worth It
Jaimee_S
We really enjoyed this experience. Getting started early, before the big crowds hit made it easy to maneuver the basilica and climb the dome. Our guide was very knowledgeable and friendly!
A definite
Bonnie_J
Our guide was very knowledgeable and very personable. I would recommend this tour. I would use this tour company.
The best Vatican tour!
Lorraine R
This is a very comprehensive tour, 5 hours is a long time but it's worth sticking it out & the early start is essential. Marialisa was a fabulous guide, so knowledgeable her passion for the history is obvious. Climbing the dome of St Peter's is easier than the Duomo in Florence, but it's still steep & narrow so be aware.
Never again with a tour guide
Matthew_F
I did not like this tour the reasons why I didn’t like our tour guide there was times where I could not understand what he was saying because he had a thick accent along with poor radio connection, made it a terrible experience for me. There was one point where I literally took off my earpiece because I had poor connection and I couldn’t understand him, it was giving me a headache. Honestly, the best thing about this was Skip the line tickets because those tickets saved us from standing in a long long line to get into the museum. The Saint peters and the dome climb was not a great experience with our tour guide. He did not even go up with us to the dome he stayed sitting down behind. I told my wife that we needed to come back again and just do it without a tour guide because we paid a lot of money to not understand one thing that guy was saying to us. Poor job tour guide.. the company was called the tour guy. Never again
Excellent tour!
Michele_S
We enjoyed the tour and how in-depth it is! The best part was the dome climb and the Sistine Chapel. The guide was awesome and knew so much about every detail.
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