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2-in-1 Vatican Museum Ticket & St. Peter's Dome Climb

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By Roman law, no building in Rome can be higher than Michelangelo's dome. Let's go there! Meet your expert Vatican guide beside St. Peter's Square where your climb begins—at a leisurely pace, of course!

Highlights

The perfect tour & ticket combo that allows you to go at your own pace

Unlimited time inside the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel (self-guided)

Guided visit to the rarely accessed cupola and the papal crypts

Overview

It's steep and there are steps aplenty, but frequent stops and elevator breaks help take off the strain. At the summit, 360° views of the Vatican City—and far beyond—await you! Take as many photographs as you can because what you'll see from on high is a once-in-a-lifetime view. Rest for a short while before entering St. Peter's Basilica, an absolute triumph of art and architecture unmatched anywhere else in the world. We regroup soon thereafter for fast-track entry into the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel.

Includes

Guided tour all the way up to the top of Michelangelo's dome/terrace of St. Peter's

In-depth guided tour of St. Peter's basilica with an expert art historian

Priority-access ticket to the Vatican Museums (self-guided)

Excludes

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Gratuities

Know before you book

Guided tour of St. Peter's and dome followed by entry (ticket only) to the Vatican Museums.

Due to the route covered and/or transportation used, it is not possible to participate in this tour using a wheelchair, scooter, or other aid. Please contact us to inquire about customized tour options for guests with mobility challenges.

Please note that the Vatican Museums will be conducting a preservation project on the "Last Judgment" fresco in the Sistine Chapel between January 12 and March 31, 2026. During this period, scaffolding will obstruct the view of this specific wall. All other areas of the Sistine Chapel and Vatican Museums remain fully accessible.

Know before you go

Vatican dress code: shoulders and knees must be covered.

Cancellation Policy

The cancellation policy for this item is as follows:
Cancellation with 72+ hours notice: full refund
Cancellation with less than 72 hours notice: no refund
By choosing the Hassle-Free Cancellation option during checkout, cancel your tour anytime up to midnight of the day before it begins for a full refund, excluding the Trip Protection fee.

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