Alec was a great tour guide! We really enjoyed the information and facts he provided, and the climb to the top of St. Peter’s dome was worth the amazing view! I definitely wouldn’t recommend this excursion for someone who is severely claustrophobic, as the ascending staircase shrinks with the curvature of the dome, so the staircase becomes narrower as you ascend. If you can stand it for a few minutes however, it’s absolutely worth it!

I can’t remember our tour guide’s name but she was amazing! She’s an art history major and has worked previously for the Vatican City library so she communicated really well and was very knowledgeable about both the overall Vatican City and St. Peter’s Basilica’s histories. Both the inside dome view and the outside view from St. Peter’s Basilica were beautiful – not to be missed if you’re visiting Rome. The early bird tour is definitely the way to go as by ~9am, the lines were very long, even in early November. Very glad we selected this tour and highly recommend it!

Great guide but unfortunately I didn't catch his name. 7.30 start was a great idea as we beat the crowds. Even the weather was perfect! The dome climb is challenging but we all made it ok (I'm 66). The 360 degree view from the top was fantastic. Got a great description of the difference between Renaissance and Baroque art.