Rome Vaticaan St Peter's Basilica & Dome Privétour & ontbijt
Beschrijving
Bezoek het Vaticaan voordat de drukte afdaalt. Ontdek het Sint-Pietersplein, het beroemdste plein ter wereld, omgeven door Bernini's imposante colonnade, bestaande uit 284 zuilen, waarop 140 beelden staan, en bewonder de Vaticaanse obelisk. Bereik het eerste niveau van de Dome en ga naar het panoramische balkon. Betreed de Dome, bewonder de ongelooflijke mozaïeken en bekijk Bernini's Baldachin. Beklim verder de wenteltrap en bewonder vanaf het hoogste punt van Rome een adembenemend 360 graden uitzicht. Bereik het dak van de basiliek en ontbijt met een cappuccino en een Cornetto. Na het ontbijt bereikt u de Portico van de Basiliek, waar u uw audiogids kunt ophalen om het interieur te ontdekken. Deze kolossale basiliek, gebouwd op de begraafplaats van Sint-Pieter, herbergt vele meesterwerken van de meest invloedrijke kunstenaars: bewonder de Pietà van Michelangelo, de Baldachin van Bernini en de graven van de pausen. Daal af in de crypten, waar u het graf van Sint Pieter kunt bezoeken.
Rondreisopties
Reisroute
Bezoek het Vaticaan op het rustigste moment voordat de drukte afdaalt. Ontmoet je gids en bezoek het Sint-Pietersplein, het beroemdste plein ter wereld dat symbool staat voor de universele omhelzing van de kerk. Het is omgeven door de imposante colonnade van Gian Lorenzo Bernini, samengesteld uit 284 zuilen radiaal gerangschikt in vier rijen, waarop 140 beelden van meer dan drie meter hoog staan. In het midden van het plein kunt u ook de Vaticaanse obelisk bewonderen vanuit het circus van Caligula en Nero.
Betreed de Dome, bewonder de ongelooflijke mozaïeken binnen en kijk uit over Bernini's Baldachin en de prachtige mozaïeken. Ga verder met het beklimmen van de wenteltrap naar de top van de Dome (320 treden) vanaf het hoogste punt in Rome en bewonder een adembenemend 360-graden uitzicht over Rome, Vaticaanstad en de tuinen. Daal af van de Dome, ontmoet je gids op het dak van de basiliek en geniet van een ontbijt, een cappuccino en een Cornetto op een ongelooflijke locatie.
Daal af van het dak en bereik de Portico van de Basiliek, waar u uw audiogids kunt meenemen om het interieur van de Basiliek te bezoeken. De Sint-Pietersbasiliek is een indrukwekkend symbool van religie en architectonisch genie. Deze kolossale basiliek, gebouwd op de begraafplaats van Sint Pieter, herbergt vele meesterwerken van de meest invloedrijke kunstenaars uit de kunstgeschiedenis – Bewonder de Pietà van Michelangelo, de Baldachin van Bernini en de graven van de pausen en Sint Pieter. Ga ondergronds naar de grotten en crypten, waar u het Sint-Pietersgraf en de monumentale graven van vele pausen door de eeuwen heen kunt bezoeken. U kunt uw bezoek aan de 'Portico' van de Sint-Pietersbasiliek uitbreiden met een audiogids en een papieren kaart. Met dit handige hulpmiddel kunt u zich verdiepen in de rijke geschiedenis van de basiliek, de verborgen geheimen ervan ontdekken en zich verwonderen over de meest bijzondere monumenten. De audiogids is beschikbaar in het Italiaans, Engels, Spaans en Frans van 9:00 tot 16:00 uur, zodat u op uw eigen tempo kunt verkennen.
Hoogtepunten
Wat is inbegrepen
Beoordelingen van reizigers
Belangrijke informatie
- Opties voor openbaar vervoer zijn in de buurt aanwezig
- Niet aanbevolen voor reizigers met ruggengraatletsel
- Niet aanbevolen voor reizigers met een slechte cardiovasculaire gezondheid
- Reizigers moeten ten minste een gemiddelde conditie hebben
- De duur kan liggen tussen 120/150 minuten.
- Iedereen die de basiliek betreedt moet door de veiligheidscontrole die 10/60 minuten kan duren, afhankelijk van het seizoen.
- Vaticaanstad dresscode, die bedekte schouders en knieën vereist.
- Ophalen van de audiogids tussen 9:00 en 16:00 bij de Sint-Pietersbasiliek
- Beschikbare audiogidstalen: Italiaans, Engels, Frans en Spaans.
- U dient een identiteitsbewijs (ID of paspoort) achter te laten, dat u bij teruggave van het apparaat terugkrijgt.
- Als de rondleiding met gids wordt geannuleerd vanwege slecht weer en de basiliek gesloten is voor religieuze evenementen, kan deze worden verplaatst en gedeeltelijk worden terugbetaald. U ontvangt echter een terugbetaling als u de datum niet kunt wijzigen of als een of beide diensten worden geannuleerd.
- Het volstaat om uw reservering aan uw reisleider te tonen
- Het terras van de koepel is mogelijk niet toegankelijk bij slecht weer.
- De tour zal niet plaatsvinden op religieuze feestdagen, en een bezoek aan de basiliek tijdens deze feestdagen en ceremonies is onmogelijk.
- Als de bar op het dak gesloten is, wordt een gedeeltelijke restitutie van euro 4,00 per persoon terugbetaald.
- Houd er rekening mee dat grote tassen/rugzakken/koffers niet zijn toegestaan. Alleen kleine zakjes zijn toegestaan.
- Voor het beklimmen van de koepel is een wenteltrap met 320 treden nodig. U kunt op het eerste terras wachten als u de top niet wilt bereiken.
- Je moet op tijd op het verzamelpunt zijn. Als je meer dan 10 minuten vertraging hebt, kan de hele tour of een deel ervan worden geannuleerd.
Beoordelingen(8)
Nothing was private, they advertised breakfast in papal garden where pope greets dignitaries. Cooked by pipes cook. Limit 10....845 was our time slot, July 3, 2026. There were 10 of us 450.00 per couple. $2250. The tour was not private, we did not enter early. Breakfast was not a papal setting, it was a covered square in the middle of a grass area, surrounded by 100 others, having breakfast. Surrounded by hundreds of people being held back by fences. Advertised cooked by popes cook, well 2 small pancakes literally tossed on your plate, with bowls with scrambled eggs, potatoes, bacon. Serve yourself. Beverages extra. No extra nothing. 25 minutes to eat. Terribly disappointing, way way way overpriced. Felt like a scam. Museum of course beautiful, but the number of people were shoulder to shoulder with NO PLACE to sit or rest.... Reconsider this tour, you will be disappointed.. bring water as none was offered...
Thank you for your review, although we have to admit it left us rather puzzled. You describe a breakfast in the Papal Gardens, prepared by the Pope's chef, with exclusive access and other inclusions that sound... interesting. The only problem is that **we have never sold, advertised, or offered any product remotely resembling what you describe**. So we're left with two possibilities: either you reviewed the wrong company, or you've confused your experience with someone else's. In either case, your review has nothing to do with us. Before accusing a business of running a scam, it is usually worth checking whether you're reviewing the correct supplier. That small detail tends to make a big difference.
I was met by the wonderful and knowledgeable Alessandra at the designated meeting spot and we began our tour on time. We started in St Peter's Square and Alessandra provided so many facts and insights. We cleared security and entered St Peter's Basilica. The beauty and grandeur were truly breathtaking. Alessandra shared her knowledge of all the priceless artwork and we slowly went through the Basilica, even walking through the Holy Door. We proceeded to St. Peter's resting place and Alessandra continued sharing her knowledge with me. We spent many hours in St Peter's Basilica and eventually parted ways so I could explore the top of the Dome. No question was too trivial for Alessandra and the wealth of knowledge she has and shared made my visit a highlight of my three weeks in Italy. I left the Basilica full of knowledge and the Holy Spirit. I do have a couple of complaints. I was never offered breakfast as the tour's description advertised and feel I should have been provided access to the Vatican Museums. The price I paid for the tour was very expensive and not realizing the Sistine Chapel wasn't part of the St. Peter's tour was very misleading. I have nothing but praise for Alessandra. However, I feel not having access to the Sistine Chapel and museums was very misleading.
Thank you very much for taking the time to share such a detailed review, and for your wonderful words about Alessandra. We’re delighted to hear that her knowledge, passion, and kindness made your visit to St. Peter’s Basilica such a memorable experience. We are truly sorry, however, for the misunderstanding regarding what is included in the tour. To clarify: This tour is a private experience of St. Peter’s Basilica and the Dome only. It does not include the Vatican Museums, or the Sistine Chapel is not part of the inclusions. These details are listed in the tour description, but we fully understand how expectations can differ—especially when visiting a place as vast as the Vatican. Your feedback is very important to us, and we will review the tour description again to ensure that everything is communicated as clearly as possible, avoiding any potential confusion for future guests. We’re very happy that Alessandra made your visit special, and we truly hope to welcome you again on a future tour—perhaps including the Museums and the Sistine Chapel next time. Thank you once again for your thoughtful review.
Sabrina was warm, wonderful and knowledgeable. Google maps took us to the wrong meeting space, but we had left early. The tour definitely takes more than 3 hours. We had another visit scheduled for 10, so we had to leave early. Sabrina helped get us on our way, circumventing many lines. Breakfast is in a coffee shop is not outside on a terrace. But the tour was generally amazing. No crowds!!! Lots of time and space. Probably my favorite tour while in Romr.
Thank you so much for sharing your detailed feedback! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your Vatican and St. Peter’s Basilica tour with Sabrina — she truly is a wonderful and knowledgeable guide. We’re glad she was able to assist you with timing and access so you could make the most of your visit. We also appreciate your note about the breakfast location; your comments help us continue to improve our guests’ experience. Warm regards, The Tour in The City Team
Our tour guide Marat was incredible! We learned so much from his tour and he was kind enough to also take pictures and videos for us during our visit—mementos we would have never otherwise had. St. Peter’s Basilica was incredible! Our guide took us all throughout as well as to the top. Make sure you wear good walking shoes and you’re ready for trek up to the top! If you’re claustrophobic I wouldn’t recommend going to the top since the stairway becomes quite narrow. The view at the top is windy and breath taking. There’s a small cafe in that area where you’ll grab coffee and pastries. We had the best time with our guide and it was well worth the price. Navigating on our own would have been pointless and a waste of time. I highly recommend doing this once in a lifetime tour and booking with Marat.
Dear Customer, Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We’re thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed your private tour of St. Peter’s Basilica and the Dome with Marat. He will be so happy to know that his knowledge, kindness, and the extra touch of helping with photos and videos made your experience even more memorable. We’re glad you appreciated the full visit — from the Basilica to the top of the Dome, with its breathtaking views — and that you found it truly worthwhile. Your kind recommendation means a lot to us, and we hope to welcome you back on another tour in the future! Best regards, Stefano
First and foremost, Sabrina our tour guide was beyond superb. She was thorough and very very articulate. She was kind, helpful, caring, and thoughtful of your time. We were very lucky to have her as our tour guide in this incredible experience. The tour: at first, I thought it’ll just be a “climb” up the dome of the basilica and a little breakfast at the top, which for us first-time visitors is already a great experience but I was wrong.. it was way more than that. It was a complete tour from the entrance of the St. Peter’s Square, explaining each detail of almost every corner and every part of history of the rise and fall of the Vatican to an extensive tour of every nook and corner of the basilica and of course the climb up the dome where you will have an outstanding view of the Vatican and the grandeur of Rome. It was indeed, life-changing. Our group was small, just me and my family and a couple of other people which made this experience a lot more intimate. After we had breakfast, Sabrina, our tour guide, was genuinely caring enough to ensure that we are replenished and refreshed before we continue our tour. We headed back down to the main floor of the basilica where we saw several sarcophaguses and statues honoring past popes even the tomb of St John Paul II. One moving experience after another, passing through the holy doors in this jubilee year, coming face-to-face within inches from Bernini and Raphael art pieces, and witnessing the Pieta by Michaelango, which personally, was my favorite art piece in this entire experience. Lastly, when I booked this tour, I didn’t expect to see the crypt below the basilica so to my surprise, Sabrina led us down to the lower levels to bear witness to none other than the tomb of the very first pope, St. Peter himself. Again, life changing indeed. I cannot rate this tour enough and our incredible tour guide. I highly highly highly recommend this tour to anyone and if you can request for Sabrina, please do so because she is the sweetest and the best there is. She made this experience 100x more interesting, more special, spiritual, awe-inspiring, and did I say incredible? I loved our experience at the Vatican and I can’t wait to do it again.
Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a detailed and heartfelt review. Reading your words truly warmed our hearts, and we are beyond delighted to know that your experience at the Vatican was so meaningful and memorable. We are incredibly proud to have Sabrina on our team — she will be overjoyed to know that her knowledge, kindness, and care made your visit not only informative but also special on a personal and spiritual level. It is wonderful to hear that you enjoyed every part of the tour — from exploring St. Peter’s Square and Basilica, to the climb up the dome, the breathtaking views, the art masterpieces, and the powerful moments in the crypt. Your vivid description captures the essence of what we hope every guest experiences with us. Your recommendation means the world to us, and we will make sure Sabrina knows how much you appreciated her dedication. We would be honored to welcome you back anytime for another unforgettable journey through history, art, and faith. With sincere gratitude, Tour In the City
Sabrina was fantastic. Weath of experience and knowledge Enthusiastic and Energetic. You could tell she really enjoyed her job and was passionate about it
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience with Sabrina. Her passion and energy truly make a difference, and we're glad it came through during your tour. We'll be sure to pass along your compliments to her!
This was a great way to visit St. Peter’s Basilica. We enjoyed getting in early and touring the dome. Our guide was knowledgeable and made the experience easy for us.
Dear Guest, Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your early access visit to St. Peter’s Basilica and the dome—it’s truly a special experience. It's great to know that your guide made the tour informative and seamless. We always aim to make these moments both meaningful and stress-free, and your kind words mean a lot to us. We hope to see you again on a future tour! Warm regards,
Our tour guide was amazing she was very knowledgeable, interactive and genuinely love the subject she was touring us on. I would recommend this tour 100%. The only thing I can say is that if you have a member of the group that is disabled or not strong the climb to the dome will be impossible for them.it was a hike up a ton of stairs ( totally worth it if you can do it).
That's fantastic to hear you had such an amazing and engaging tour guide! It's wonderful when their knowledge and passion truly enhance the experience. We really appreciate your 100% recommendation!
