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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 $41 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 $66 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 $481 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 $59 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 $389 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 $299 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 $44 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
3.7
Duration: 3 hours
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FROM $376 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 $553 BOOK WITH VIATOR Best of Rome Best of Rome
4.4
Duration: 7 to 9 hours
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FROM $83 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
4.5
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
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FROM $59 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 $44 BOOK WITH VIATOR Early Morning St Peter’s Basilica Tour with Dome Climb Early Morning St Peter’s Basilica Tour with Dome Climb
4.8
Duration: 45 minutes
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  • By SteveS1970
    This is a beautiful dome which we had the pleasure is seeing everyday at the bottom of the road we were starting on. We also had a tour of the basilica with a dome climb, which was exhausting but... 
    This is a beautiful dome which we had the pleasure is seeing everyday at the bottom of the road we were starting on. We also had a tour of the basilica with a dome climb, which was exhausting but...  more »
  • By 47tja_as
    You need to be a bit fit to get to the top as there are over 500 steps. the view of the interior of the church is very beautiful, and even more beautiful from the top of the dome. 
    You need to be a bit fit to get to the top as there are over 500 steps. the view of the interior of the church is very beautiful, and even more beautiful from the top of the dome.  more »
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