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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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Tours to Cupola di San Pietro

FROM $48 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
4.8
Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes
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FROM $352 BOOK WITH VIATOR Private Vatican Hidden Gems Tour Private Vatican Hidden Gems Tour
5.0
Duration: 3 to 4 hours
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FROM $43 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 30 minutes
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FROM $32 BOOK WITH VIATOR St. Peter’s Dome Climb & Basilica and Papal Crypts Guided Tour St. Peter’s Dome Climb & Basilica and Papal Crypts Guided Tour
3.9
Duration: 3 hours
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FROM $275 BOOK WITH VIATOR Private Vatican Experience with Sistine Chapel & Raphael's Rooms Private Vatican Experience with Sistine Chapel & Raphael's Rooms
5.0
Duration: 3 hours
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FROM $452 BOOK WITH VIATOR Best of Rome Best of Rome
4.4
Duration: 7 to 9 hours
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FROM $32 BOOK WITH VIATOR Early Morning St Peter’s Basilica Tour with Dome Climb Early Morning St Peter’s Basilica Tour with Dome Climb
4.7
Duration: 45 minutes
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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
4.4
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
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FROM $54 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
4.5
Duration: 2 hours
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FROM $43 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: 2 hours
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FROM $67 BOOK WITH VIATOR Vatican 360 Access: Museums, Sistine Chapel and Gardens Combo Visit Vatican 360 Access: Museums, Sistine Chapel and Gardens Combo Visit
4.0
Duration: 3 to 8 hours
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FROM $42 BOOK WITH VIATOR St. Peter Basilica and Dome Small-Group Tour St. Peter Basilica and Dome Small-Group Tour
5.0
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
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  • By TheAngeloS
    This large dome over the high altar and tomb of St. Peter is a sight to behold. Separate entry tickets allow you to climb the stairs inside to get a much different view of things. To me, the most... 
    This large dome over the high altar and tomb of St. Peter is a sight to behold. Separate entry tickets allow you to climb the stairs inside to get a much different view of things. To me, the most...  more »
  • By Compass68461393976
    Highlight of our trip to Rome. You can climb all the stairs or take lift half way up. You do need to be fit but once you’re up there it’s an incredible view. A short queue to get tickets. Viewing... 
    Highlight of our trip to Rome. You can climb all the stairs or take lift half way up. You do need to be fit but once you’re up there it’s an incredible view. A short queue to get tickets. Viewing...  more »
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