Exclusive 2 Hours. St. Peters' Basilica, St.Peter's. Dome and Grottoes Private Tour and Tickets. Meet your guide early in the morning near St. Peter's Square to visit St. Peter's Basilica Square, Tomb, and Dome at the quietest times of the day before the crowds flock. Discover some of the most spectacular treasures of the Vatican City on an intimate and exclusive tour of St. Peter’s Dome and St. Peter’s Basilica with a professional guide. Climb the dome and visit the basilica. By the elevator, head up to the first level of the dome to the viewing balcony. Admire the basilica's inside view of the dome on Bernini’s canopy and the array of incredible mosaics which circle the dome. Then, climb the spiral staircase to the top of the dome (320 steps). At 448 ft, from the highest point within Rome, admire breathtaking city views, including the Vatican Gardens below. Come down from the dome to enter the basilica to admire the Pietà of Michelangelo and all the other masterpieces adorning the space before descending to the underground Grottoes and crypts to visit St. Peter’s tomb. At the end of the private tour, take a break and enjoy an Italian breakfast near St. Peter's Basilica, including a cappuccino or other hot drink and brioche. Take advantage of this opportunity to visit in the best way one of the most incredible places in the world. Total Duration: 2 hours St. Peter's Basilica Square 15 minutes St. Peter's Dome 60 minutes St. Peter's Basilica Undergrounds Grottoes, Crypts, and St. Peter's Tomb 45 minutes Breakfast 15 minutes