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Trip Planner:   Europe  /  Italy  /  Lazio  /  Vatican City  /  Cupola di San Pietro

Cupola di San Pietro, Vatican City

4.8
#5 of 14 in Historic Sites in Vatican City
Religious Site · Hidden Gem · Architectural Building
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Cupola di San Pietro is the dome atop St. Peter’s Basilica, one of the most famous attractions in the area. You can climb to the top of the dome for breathtaking views of the city, but be warned that it is a challenging ascent. An elevator will take you up the first section. To reach the very top, you climb a spiral staircase without a handrail. Visitors early in the day will find the shortest lines. Plan to visit Cupola di San Pietro during your Vatican City vacation using our convenient Vatican City trip itinerary planner.
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FROM $29 BOOK WITH VIATOR St. Peter's Basilica with Vatican official guides St. Peter's Basilica with Vatican official guides
4.7
Duration: 1 hour
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FROM $47 BOOK WITH VIATOR Tour of St Peter's Basilica with Dome Climb and Grottoes in a Small Group Tour of St Peter's Basilica with Dome Climb and Grottoes in a Small Group
4.9
Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes
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FROM $344 BOOK WITH VIATOR Private Vatican Hidden Gems Tour Private Vatican Hidden Gems Tour
5.0
Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes
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FROM $41 BOOK WITH VIATOR Complete St Peters Basilica Tour with Dome Climb and Crypt Complete St Peters Basilica Tour with Dome Climb and Crypt
4.7
Duration: 2 hours
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FROM $278 BOOK WITH VIATOR Vatican City Saint Peter Basilica Private visit for your family and friends Vatican City Saint Peter Basilica Private visit for your family and friends
5.0
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
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FROM $212 BOOK WITH VIATOR Private Tour of St Peter's Basilica with Dome Climb and Grottoes Private Tour of St Peter's Basilica with Dome Climb and Grottoes
5.0
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
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FROM $53 BOOK WITH VIATOR St. Peter's Church Tour with Top of Michelangelo's Dome & Crypts St. Peter's Church Tour with Top of Michelangelo's Dome & Crypts
5.0
Duration: 2 hours
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FROM $392 BOOK WITH VIATOR Best of Rome Best of Rome
4.2
Duration: 7 to 9 hours
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FROM $56 BOOK WITH VIATOR Ultimate St. Peter's Basilica Dome Climb and Tour with Papal Crypts Ultimate St. Peter's Basilica Dome Climb and Tour with Papal Crypts
5.0
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
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FROM $6 BOOK WITH VIATOR Vatican City Self-Guided Audio Tour Vatican City Self-Guided Audio Tour
5.0
Duration: 6 to 9 hours
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FROM $61 BOOK WITH VIATOR Vatican 360 Access: Museums, Sistine Chapel and Gardens Combo Visit Vatican 360 Access: Museums, Sistine Chapel and Gardens Combo Visit
5.0
Duration: 3 to 8 hours
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FROM $42 BOOK WITH VIATOR Early Bird Tour: Basilica with Dome Climb and Papal Tombs Early Bird Tour: Basilica with Dome Climb and Papal Tombs
5.0
Duration: 3 hours
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  • By Serena d
    Rome is just stunning everywhere you go but Cupola di san pietro was just amazing. My neck was sore at the end of the tour from staring at the beautiful ceilings. 
    Rome is just stunning everywhere you go but Cupola di san pietro was just amazing. My neck was sore at the end of the tour from staring at the beautiful ceilings.  more »
  • By HeaveNEarth
    Take the elevator for extra 2 Euro as it is worth it to save some 150~200 steps. If you're visiting St. Peters in the fall and winter season, then you're in luck. During busy summer season, the... 
    Take the elevator for extra 2 Euro as it is worth it to save some 150~200 steps. If you're visiting St. Peters in the fall and winter season, then you're in luck. During busy summer season, the...  more »
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