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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 $29 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 $47 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
4.9
Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes
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FROM $342 BOOK WITH VIATOR Private Vatican Hidden Gems Tour Private Vatican Hidden Gems Tour
5.0
Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes
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FROM $42 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
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FROM $277 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 $52 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 $393 BOOK WITH VIATOR Best of Rome Best of Rome
4.2
Duration: 7 to 9 hours
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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
5.0
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
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FROM $6 BOOK WITH VIATOR Vatican City Self-Guided Audio Tour Vatican City Self-Guided Audio Tour
5.0
Duration: 3 to 9 hours
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FROM $42 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 $61 BOOK WITH VIATOR Vatican 360 Access: Museums, Sistine Chapel and Gardens Combo Visit Vatican 360 Access: Museums, Sistine Chapel and Gardens Combo Visit
5.0
Duration: 3 to 8 hours
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FROM $31 BOOK WITH VIATOR Early Morning St Peter’s Basilica Tour with Dome Climb Early Morning St Peter’s Basilica Tour with Dome Climb
5.0
Duration: 45 minutes
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  • By scbeaches
    incredible, huge, beautiful, long climb, worth the effort esp if you go early in the morning, breezy breathtaking views. i did the 3h get your guide tour for 39E of the basilica, dome, tombs. 
    incredible, huge, beautiful, long climb, worth the effort esp if you go early in the morning, breezy breathtaking views. i did the 3h get your guide tour for 39E of the basilica, dome, tombs.  more »
  • By Stevetarn2014
    You have a choice of taking the elevator or walking the whole way. Even with the elevator you still have a substantial climb so your own personal fitness may well influence your decision. Whichever....  more
    You have a choice of taking the elevator or walking the whole way. Even with the elevator you still have a substantial climb so your own personal fitness may well influence your decision. Whichever....  more »
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