St. Peter's Basilica Dome Climb

Tour Overview

Experience one of the most unforgettable viewpoints in Rome with the St. Peter's Basilica Dome Climb. Rising above Vatican City, Michelangelo's magnificent dome is not only a masterpiece of Renaissance architecture but also the highest accessible point in Rome's historic center. Your journey begins in St. Peter's Square with an introduction to Vatican City. After passing security and entering the world's largest church, you'll see masterpieces like Michelangelo's Pieta and Bernini's Baldachin. Choose to take the elevator partway or climb the full staircase. The first level brings you to the interior dome balcony for a dramatic view down into the basilica. Continue climbing the narrow, curved stairway following the dome's shape until you reach the top - where doors open to breathtaking 360-degree panoramic views over St. Peter's Square, Vatican Gardens, Rome's rooftops, the Tiber River, and on clear days, the distant hills.