Private St. Peter’s Basilica Tour + Optional Dome/Tombs｜Italy

Explore the beauty of St. Peter’s Basilica on this fun and engaging private tour, led by Mike or one of his hand-picked expert guides. With smaller groups, you’ll enjoy a more personal experience, the chance to ask questions, and fascinating stories, humor, and insights that bring history to life. Your guide will show you where a priest can bless your religious items.

Discover Michelangelo’s breathtaking Pietà, visit the tomb of Pope John Paul II, learn about the Holy Doors, and hear the dramatic story of St. Peter’s crucifixion. Your guide will reveal the secrets behind the basilica’s treasures, including Bernini’s works and Michelangelo’s iconic dome.

At the end of the tour, choose between an optional climb to the top of St. Peter’s Dome for views over Rome and Vatican City, or optionally descend to explore the Papal Tombs under the basilica. Our guides love making history fun and memorable, and we’re great with kids, making this a fun time for the whole family.