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Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter Basilica Tour with Dome Lift

4.50(101)Rome· Ancient city · food · artGerman, Portuguese, English5 options

Skip the lines and experience the Vatican’s three greatest landmarks in one seamless visit, ending with a self-guided climb up St Peter’s Dome with an included audioguide and a rare perspective over Vatican City plus picture-perfect views of Rome. Follow a curated route through the Vatican Museums, from the Gallery of Maps to the Pio-Clementine Museum, home to the Apollo Belvedere and the Laocoön. In the Sistine Chapel, stand beneath Michelangelo’s Creation of Adam and The Last Judgment. Then enter St Peter’s Basilica via Bernini’s Royal Staircase, once reserved for popes and royalty, while avoiding the Basilica’s external entry system in St Peter’s Square. Inside, admire Michelangelo’s Pietà and Bernini’s Baldachin. After the guided tour, take the elevator partway up the Dome, then climb to the Lantern viewpoint at the top.

Languages
German, Portuguese, English, French, Spanish

What's included

Free WiFi at the meeting point
Skip-the-line entry to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
Staff assistance at the meeting point for a smooth check-in
Audio headsets to clearly hear your guide
Self-guided Dome audioguide up to the Lantern viewpoint
Direct internal access to St. Peter’s Basilica via Bernini’s Royal Staircase
Licensed, professional expert guide

Meeting point & pickup

Meet at the designated start point

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Choose a tour option · 5

5 versions of this tour. Pick a date to see prices, start times and what's still open.

English Full Tour + Dome Lift
Service: Guided Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter’s Basilica Tour + rooftop lift and audio-guided Dome visit Access: Skip-the-line entry to Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St Peter’s Basilica + pre-reserved Dome entry & rooftop terrace lift Duration: 4 hours Dome Lift Access Details: Elevator to the rooftop terrace, then continue on foot with approximately 300 steps to reach the Dome top.
French Full Tour + Dome Lift
Service: Guided Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter’s Basilica Tour + rooftop lift and audio-guided Dome visit Access: Skip-the-line entry to Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St Peter’s Basilica + pre-reserved Dome entry & rooftop terrace lift Duration: 4 hours Dome Lift Access Details: Elevator to the rooftop terrace, then continue on foot with approximately 300 steps to reach the Dome top.
Spanish Full Tour + Dome Lift
Service: Guided Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter’s Basilica Tour + rooftop lift and audio-guided Dome visit Access: Skip-the-line entry to Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St Peter’s Basilica + pre-reserved Dome entry & rooftop terrace lift Duration: 4 hours Dome Lift Access Details: Elevator to the rooftop terrace, then continue on foot with approximately 300 steps to reach the Dome top.
German Full Tour + Dome Lift
Service: Guided Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter’s Basilica Tour + rooftop lift and audio-guided Dome visit Access: Skip-the-line entry to Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St Peter’s Basilica + pre-reserved Dome entry & rooftop terrace lift Duration: 4 hours Dome Lift Access Details: Elevator to the rooftop terrace, then continue on foot with approximately 300 steps to reach the Dome top.
Portuguese Full Tour+Dome Lift
Service: Guided Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter’s Basilica Tour + rooftop lift and audio-guided Dome visit Access: Skip-the-line entry to Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St Peter’s Basilica + pre-reserved Dome entry & rooftop terrace lift Duration: 4 hours Dome Lift Access Details: Elevator to the rooftop terrace, then continue on foot with approximately 300 steps to reach the Dome top.

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