A private art historian for St Peter's alone: the Basilica in depth, the grottoes and the dome climb by stairs for the view, in 1h 30m. Dome entry and the guide are included at €349 per person, the Museums and Sistine Chapel are not. It does not skip the security queue, and if bad weather closes the terrace a partial refund is offered.
Combine a thorough guided tour of St. Peter's Basilica with a climb to the top of the dome (by stairs) for the best panoramic view of Rome.
Discover marvels of art and architecture created by world-famous masters of the Renaissance with a private art historian.
PLEASE NOTE:
In the event that the grottoes or certain areas of St. Peter’s Basilica are closed, your guide will adapt the itinerary by highlighting alternative sites and artworks within the basilica. As a result, the overall duration and quality of the tour will remain unchanged.
The Dome climb is by stairs only; the elevator is not included in this tour.
This tour runs daily, departing at 08:45, 13:30, 14:00. It runs year-round. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked September 12, 2026.
Meet your guide at Largo del Colonnato, 5, by the first columns of the Colonnade. Look for a yellow label with TOURIKS written on it. Please be at the meeting point 5 minutes before the starting time. The meeting point is outside the Basilica before entering St. Peter's square.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
| 1+ days | Full refund |
| 0-1 days | No refund |