Meet your expert Vatican tour guide on the threshold of St. Peter's Square and make your way across marble paving to the steps which wind up and around the dome. There are 551 in total so of course this is too much exertion for most. We take the elevator part of the way which cuts the step count by a sizable 171, leaving 380.
From St. Peter's Square, enter the passageways which lead up to the top of Michelangelo's magnificent dome for superb views of the Vatican City and Rome.
A fully guided tour of St. Peter's Basilica follows your dome climb. It's one of the most beautiful buildings in the world and it will leave a profound impression upon your soul.
10 Tastings begins in Trastevere, the "village" of Rome which lies right in the heart of the city. Popular with born and bred Romans, this is the real place to be seen out and about eating and drinking. We will show you the way!
After eating your way through Trastevere and at two top food spots between there and Campo de' Fiori in the heart of historic Rome, enjoy three more amazing places to eat! Meats and tasty hot pastries on this famous piazza!
Sweets are the treats on this lovely cobbled and colourful street which boasts some of the most beautiful houses in Rome! History is everywhere here and it's where your tour concludes with tiramisu tastings and a limoncello finale! Ciao!!
2-in-1 St. Peter's Dome Climb & Rome Street Food Walk
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Tour Information
Key Details
- Mobile Voucher Accepted
- Hotel pickup Available
- Duration: 4 Hrs 30 Mins
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Language:
English
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Departure Time :
08:00 AM
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Return Details :
DOME CLIMB / ST. PETER'S BASILICA Meet at 7:45 AM for a prompt 8:00 AM departure by the Tiare fountain (Fontana delle Tiare), just beneath Largo del Colonnato and in front of the pillars which run a.. read more
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Cancellation Policy : This activity is non-refundable Tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.
Overview
First steps up to the top of Michelangelo's dome begin on the marble paving stones of St. Peter's Square. There are 551 steps in total so we take the elevator part way which cuts the count to an easier 380. We take our time and enjoy plenty of staircase breaks! Post-dome and the remarkable views therefrom, rest awhile before entering St. Peter's Basilica, where Bernini's sculptures and Michelangelo's art rise above Holy Papal tombs and the perceived necropolis of St. Peter himself. After a morning of walking and climbing, be sure to bring your appetite for a food tour like no other! 10 Tastings is indeed BIG. You won't find a more fun or satisfying food experience when in Rome!
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Itinerary:
Meet your expert Vatican tour guide on the threshold of St. Peter's Square and make your way across marble paving to the steps which wind up and around the dome. There are 551 in total so of course this is too much exertion for most. We take the elevator part of the way which cuts the step count by a sizable 171, leaving 380.
From St. Peter's Square, enter the passageways which lead up to the top of Michelangelo's magnificent dome for superb views of the Vatican City and Rome.
A fully guided tour of St. Peter's Basilica follows your dome climb. It's one of the most beautiful buildings in the world and it will leave a profound impression upon your soul.
10 Tastings begins in Trastevere, the "village" of Rome which lies right in the heart of the city. Popular with born and bred Romans, this is the real place to be seen out and about eating and drinking. We will show you the way!
After eating your way through Trastevere and at two top food spots between there and Campo de' Fiori in the heart of historic Rome, enjoy three more amazing places to eat! Meats and tasty hot pastries on this famous piazza!
Sweets are the treats on this lovely cobbled and colourful street which boasts some of the most beautiful houses in Rome! History is everywhere here and it's where your tour concludes with tiramisu tastings and a limoncello finale! Ciao!!
Inclusions
- Fantastic rejuvenating experience after a day of touring and walking!
- Access to Papal crypts and all the incredible alcoves inside St. Peter's
- Your Vatican guide will tell you everything about the sculptures and mosaics inside St. Peter's
- Absolutely inclusive tour of entire St. Peter's and Dome!
- Fully guided part-elevator / part-stairs tour to the summit of St. Peter's Dome!
- Our legendary Rome Food Walk is included! Big tastings in local Roman food spots!
- In depth tour of St. Peter's Basilica, the cornerstone of the Vatican, with an expert Vatican guide!
Exclusions
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
Additional Info
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Maximum 20 travelers on this tour, hand sanitizer made available (we will provide), mandatory mask-wearing on the tour (bring your own)
Due to the route covered and/or the means of transportation used, it is not possible to participate in this tour using a wheelchair, scooter, or other aid. Please contact us to inquire about customized tour options for guests with mobility challenges.
Traveler Reviews
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Excellente visite avec notre guide chiara très charismatique et très enthousiaste. A faire absolument
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Excelente servicio, la persona que lideraba el grupo tenía conocimientos extraordinarios tanto de la historia como de la arquitectura. Buen relato y además muy amable y confiable. Goty, sin lugar a dudas es una experta tanto sobre C. Del Vaticano y sus museos como de Roma. Volvería sin pensarlo dos veces.
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The tour was spectacular and our tour guide Chiara was amazing! Super fun times! Thank you so much Chiara and When in Rome Tours! - friends from Stoccarda
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Chiara Antonelli is the best guide we ever had. It's not only about her great knowledge and competence in art, artists and architecture but it's about her passion to take us with her on a time trip through the past times to understand the historical context. But what is really exceptional about Chiara are her entertaining qualities. We learned and understood but with a lot of fun. Most of the guides we met also have great knowledge but are often too intellectual. Chiara wants to inspire and entertain the people she guides. Very rare!!! 5 stars!!! Martin & Thales
