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Private St. Peter’s Basilica, Dome & Vatican Grottoes Tour with Rooftop Breakfast

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Explore St. Peter’s Square, Basilica, Dome, and Vatican Grottoes on a private early morning tour with panoramic views and breakfast.

  Duration: 2h
  Hosted in: EN



St Peter's Basilica, Dome & Vatican Grottoes Tour with Rooftop Breakfast

 Next available: Feb 16, 2026
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$ 346.38
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Monday - Sunday
Group: Max20 people




Tour in the city

What you'll do

Begin your day in the peaceful stillness of Vatican City on this exclusive early morning private tour of St. Peter’s Basilica, designed to offer a deeper, more intimate experience of one of the world’s most sacred sites. Accompanied by your expert private guide, you’ll explore the wonders of St. Peter’s Square, the Basilica, Michelangelo’s Dome, and the Vatican Grottoes before the crowds arrive.


Start in St. Peter’s Square, admiring Bernini’s iconic colonnade, monumental statues of saints, and the ancient obelisk that marks the site of Saint Peter’s martyrdom. Enjoy a traditional Italian breakfast on the Basilica’s rooftop terrace, with coffee and pastry served before ascending to Michelangelo’s Dome.

With skip-the-line access, reach the Dome’s interior and rooftop terrace, then climb to the summit for breathtaking 360° views of Rome from 150 meters above the city. Descend to explore the majestic St. Peter’s Basilica, home to Michelangelo’s Pietà and Bernini’s Baldachin, before concluding in the Vatican Grottoes, where popes and saints rest near the Tomb of Saint Peter.
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Included / Excluded
Visit to the Vatican Grottoes and closest point to the Tomb of Saint Peter
Visit inside St Peter's Basilica
Ascent to Michelangelo's Dome (first level and optional climb to the summit)
Access to the Basilica rooftop terrace
Traditional Italian breakfast on the rooftop café
Private guide
Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel tickets or guided tour
Hotel pick-up or drop-off

Before You Go

Bring valid photo ID

Not suitable for guests with limited mobility or severe claustrophobia

Modest dress required for the basilica (shoulders and knees should be covered)

Early morning start; plan for an early check-in

The Dome climb involves 320 steps beyond the elevator level

Please arrive 15 minutes before: late arrivals are considered no-shows and are non-refundable


Meeting Point

Largo del Colonnato, 5, Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy

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