Vatican Tour and St Peters Dome Climb, Rome

No, there is no age restriction for participating in the Vatican tour and St Peter's Dome Climb and children up to the age of 5 years will be able to join the tour free of charge. Also, those children who are aged from 6 to 17 years will be able to enjoy a discounted ticket price by availing a child ticket. However, those above the age of 17 years will need to purchase adult tickets.

You will be able to purchase the Vatican Tour and St Peter's Dome Climb online in advance. By opting for purchasing the tickets of the package online, you will be able to skip the line at the various attractions that you will cover as a part of the tour. You will also be able to enjoy fabulous discounts by opting for this combo tour.

Yes, there is a dress code that will need to be followed for visiting the Vatican and climbing the dome. As a general guideline, you will need to wear dresses which will cover your shoulders and thighs and are not sleeveless or low-cut. You will need to be dressed appropriately and will not be able to wear sleeveless dresses, low-cut garments, shorts that end above your knees, mini skirts or any other dress which does not cover your knees and upper arms. Also, jewellers and accessories which may offend the Catholic religion, morality and common decency must also not be worn. 

Yes, guided tours are available for the Vatican and St Peter's Basilica Dome climb. You can explore on your own as well but by doing that, you may miss out on some important highlights. On the other hand, if you go on a guided tour, you will not only be assured of covering all important landmarks of the city but will also be able to appreciate the places more after knowing about their history and significance from the guide.

You will be able to take photographs of the breathtaking 360-degree view of the Vatican City after climbing the St. Peter's Dome. You will also be able to take photographs when you visit the St Peter's Basilica as well as inside Vatican Museums. However, when you visit the Sistine Chapel, you will not be allowed any photographs inside them.

Yes, there are specific opening hours for the St Peter's Basilica Dome climb. The Dome is open all year round and opens at 8 am in the morning. But the closing timing differs between summer and winter. In summer, from April to September, the dome is open till 6 pm and in winter months from October to March, the dome is open till 5 pm.

Yes, there are restrictions on the items you can carry during the tour and dome climb:

• You cannot take packages, suitcases, luggage, or bags which are larger than 40 x 35 x 15 cm
• Umbrellas, walking sticks, banners will not be allowed inside
• Video cameras will not be permitted as well
• Any sharp objects such as scissors, knives are also not to be taken inside
• Any dangerous materials and firearms cannot be brought inside Museums and other attractions 
• Vatican Museums will also not allow any laser pointers and amplified microphones.

The main Attractions included in the Vatican Tour include the St. Peter's Basilica, Climb on St. Peter’s Basilica Dome, St. Peter's Square, Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel.