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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 $53 BOOK WITH VIATOR St. Peter's Basilica & Cupola Guided tour St. Peter's Basilica & Cupola Guided tour
4.7
Duration: 2 to 3 hours
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FROM $48 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
4.8
Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes
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FROM $345 BOOK WITH VIATOR Private Vatican Hidden Gems Tour Private Vatican Hidden Gems Tour
5.0
Duration: 3 to 4 hours
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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: 3 hours 30 minutes
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FROM $36 BOOK WITH VIATOR St. Peter's Basilica Dome, Basilica & Underground Grottoes Guided Tour St. Peter's Basilica Dome, Basilica & Underground Grottoes Guided Tour
4.1
Duration: 3 hours
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FROM $216 BOOK WITH VIATOR Private Tour of St Peter's Basilica with Dome Climb and Grottoes Private Tour of St Peter's Basilica with Dome Climb and Grottoes
5.0
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
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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
4.8
Duration: 45 minutes
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FROM $445 BOOK WITH VIATOR Best of Rome Best of Rome
4.4
Duration: 7 to 9 hours
Tours from $445 ›
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
4.4
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
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FROM $42 BOOK WITH VIATOR Vatican: Basilica, Dome, & Underground Early Bird Tour Vatican: Basilica, Dome, & Underground Early Bird Tour
5.0
Duration: 2 hours
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FROM $67 BOOK WITH VIATOR Vatican 360 Access: Museums, Sistine Chapel and Gardens Combo Visit Vatican 360 Access: Museums, Sistine Chapel and Gardens Combo Visit
4.0
Duration: 3 to 8 hours
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FROM $41 BOOK WITH VIATOR Early Morning St Peters Basilica with Dome and Crypt Group Tour Early Morning St Peters Basilica with Dome and Crypt Group Tour
5.0
Duration: 2 hours
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  • By Big_Jeff_Leo
    If you want to enjoy the best view of Rome then it is worth taking the lift to the first level (10 Euros) and then climbing the 300+ steps to the exterior viewing platform if you are able. The views.....  more
    If you want to enjoy the best view of Rome then it is worth taking the lift to the first level (10 Euros) and then climbing the 300+ steps to the exterior viewing platform if you are able. The views.....  more »
  • By mazdauk
    It costs 8 euro to take the stairs all the way to the top, or save yourself 200-odd steps and pay 10 euro to take the lift up to the base of the cupola. The lift takes you to roof level, with amazing....  more
    It costs 8 euro to take the stairs all the way to the top, or save yourself 200-odd steps and pay 10 euro to take the lift up to the base of the cupola. The lift takes you to roof level, with amazing....  more »
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