Meet your guide early near St. Peter's Square, and visit St Peter’s Basilica at the quietest time before the crowds descend.
Head up to the first level of the dome to the balcony, admire the Basilica’s inside view of the dome on the Bernini’s canopy below. Climb the spiral staircase to the top of the dome, the highest point within Rome for breathtaking views of the Eternal City.
Come down from the Dome and enter the Basilica with your guide, see the ‘Pietà’ of Michelangelo and all the masterpieces adorning the Basilica before descending to the underground crypts. Here, you can see Saint Peter's Tomb and the burial spot of hundreds of popes.
After a break, meet your guide at the entrance of Castel Sant'Angelo and enjoy this tour leading you into the dark secrets of the castle. Otherwise known as the Mausoleum of Hadrian, boasts a rich Roman history dating back to the 2nd century. Learn about powerful emperors and popes, and enjoy panoramic Rome views from the high terraces.