--- title: Private Saint Peter’s Basilica Tour + Optional Dome & Tombs lang: en type: tour city: Rome country: Italy price: 78 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.97 reviews: 111 duration_minutes: 90 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 83 of 368 (Private Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-12 data_updated: 2026-09-13 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/private-saint-peter-s-basilica-tour-optional-dome-tombs/ --- # Private Saint Peter’s Basilica Tour + Optional Dome & Tombs **Guidekin's take:** A private walk through St Peter's with a guide who mixes humour with the Pietà, the Holy Doors, Bernini and the papal tombs, shows where a priest can bless religious items and points you to the tombs and dome afterwards, rated 4.97 across 111 reviews. Private guide and radios are included at €78 per person; the dome climb and the museums are not. ## Overview Explore the beauty of St. Peter’s Basilica on this PRIVATE tour, led by Mike or one of his hand-picked expert guides. Just you and your family will enjoy a more personal experience, the chance to ask questions, and fascinating stories, humor, and insights that bring history to life. Your guide will show you where a priest can bless your religious items. Discover Michelangelo’s breathtaking Pietà, visit the tomb of Pope John Paul II, learn about the Holy Doors, and hear the dramatic story of St. Peter’s crucifixion. Your guide will reveal the secrets behind the basilica’s treasures, including Bernini’s works and Michelangelo’s iconic dome. At the end of the tour, choose between an optional climb to the top of St. Peter’s Dome for views over Rome and Vatican City, or descend to explore the Papal Tombs under the basilica. Your guide loves making history fun and memorable and is great with kids, making this a fun experience for the whole family. ## Key facts - Price: from €78 per person - Duration: 1h 30m - Rating: 4.97/5 from 111 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Landmarks & Laughs ## What's included - Bring a religious item—our guide explains how to receive a priest’s blessing. - Fun tour St. Peter’s Basilica: Pietà, John Paul II, look @ Holy Doors, Bernini, and papal monuments. - Entrance to the Tombs after the tour (guide will show you where to go) - Radios to hear the guide at all times - Easy to understand FUN guide that explains the whole Basilica (not recorded audioguide) - Guide points out the Vatican Post Office, where you can send postcards home. ## Not included - Vatican Museum/Sistine Chapel - Dome climb is an extra cost that can be paid to Vatican after tour (guide will show you where to go) - Postcard mailing costs are at the guest’s expense. ## Itinerary 1. **St. Peter's Basilica** (1h; admission included) - Discover the grandeur of St. Peter’s Basilica on this comprehensive tour of its magnificent main floor. Our expert guide will bring history and art to life as you explore the Basilica’s most iconic treasures. Marvel at Michelangelo’s breathtaking Pietà, a masterpiece of... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:30, 14:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-12 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point The meeting point is on the sidewalk outside the McDonald’s. Directly across the street there is an ice cream shop named Vizio.(so you know you're in the right place) PLEASE make sure you're at the BORGO PIO McDonalds, as there are a few. ## Good to know - Wheelchair accessible - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Public transportation options are available nearby - Transportation options are wheelchair accessible - All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## How it compares in Private Tours Ranked **#83 of 368** by Guidekin's weighted score (rating weighted by review volume). Alternatives worth comparing: 1. [rome-private-group-4-hours-golf-cart-sightseeingtour](https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/rome-private-group-4-hours-golf-cart-sightseeingtour/?format=md) — 5.0 (1037) 2. [private-vatican-highlights-guided-tour-with-sistine-chapel](https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/private-vatican-highlights-guided-tour-with-sistine-chapel/?format=md) — 4.99 (1486) 3. 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