Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Are you thinking of climbing Saint Peters dome? Find out how, where, and when to book your tickets, which elevator queue is best and why, what the best time of day is for those perfect photos, and much more.
To answer all your questions, I climbed the Vatican Dome 3 times, at different times of day. Find out which one I recommend the most!
I cover whether it sells out, what time to get in the security line, how many steps there really are, where to find water, and whether you have to leave the basilica if you climb after a tour.
This video is sponsored by Walks of Italy. All opinions are my own.
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*CHAPTERS*
00:00 - Introduction
00:57 - How to get inside St. Peter's Basilica and how to get your dome ticket
03:58 - Logistics and common questions answered
07:15 - Dome climb - 8:00 AM
10:18 - Q&A - How many steps are there? How claustrophobic is it?
12:27 - What's new? Don't miss this!
16:35 - Dome climb - 12 PM
19:54 - Dome climb - 5 PM
22:19 - Q&A - Wednesday Papal audience, wheelchairs, Sunday Angelus, and more
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Are you thinking of climbing Saint Peters dome? Find out how, where, and when to book your tickets, which elevator queue is best and why, what the best time of day is for those perfect photos, and much more.
To answer all your questions, I climbed the Vatican Dome 3 times, at different times of day. Find out which one I recommend the most!
I cover whether it sells out, what time to get in the security line, how many steps there really are, where to find water, and whether you have to leave the basilica if you climb after a tour.
This video is sponsored by Walks of Italy. All opinions are my own.
--------------
*BOOK YOUR TOUR WITH WALKS OF ITALY*
✝️ St. Peter's Basilica Priority Access Tour with Dome Climb & Crypt: https://fas.st/t/6wrcLZrq
*🎟️ MY FAVORITE ROME GUIDED TOURS*
✝️ Pristine Sistine™ Early Entrance Small Group Vatican Tour - https://fas.st/t/7nbexYx5
✝️Complete Vatican Tour with Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter’s Basilica: https://fas.st/t/UuwfMytK
🏛️ Premium Colosseum Guided Tour with Roman Forum & Palatine Hill - https://fas.st/t/s3FHoo2c
🏛️ Rome in a Day Tour: Vatican, Colosseum & Historic Center - https://fas.st/t/sGEft9RP
Book direct with the basilica: https://www.basilicasanpietro.va/en/products
Book your stay near the Vatican: booking.stay22.com/romewise/HxtsupGDy4
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*CHAPTERS*
00:00 - Introduction
00:57 - How to get inside St. Peter's Basilica and how to get your dome ticket
03:58 - Logistics and common questions answered
07:15 - Dome climb - 8:00 AM
10:18 - Q&A - How many steps are there? How claustrophobic is it?
12:27 - What's new? Don't miss this!
16:35 - Dome climb - 12 PM
19:54 - Dome climb - 5 PM
22:19 - Q&A - Wednesday Papal audience, wheelchairs, Sunday Angelus, and more
--------------
*▶️ MORE FROM THE ROMEWISE YOUTUBE CHANNEL*
youtu.be/zALra-6G5JY?si=j5iWUwL6oSnutB8X
youtu.be/ooZNorXq82w?si=qfStxo_WXonEQjXD
youtu.be/UgOIzXEa96s?si=JipZcZ-C1_WGgow7
youtu.be/25K9oa2tHNU?si=1MWSxw67HdRD6-fj
*📖 MORE RESOURCES*
⛪ Climbing St Peter's Dome: romewise.com/st-peters-dome.html
✝️ St Peter's Basilica: romewise.com/st-peters-basilica-rome.html
🇻🇦 Visiting the Vatican: romewise.com/visiting-the-vatican.html
⛲ St Peter's Square: romewise.com/st-peters-square.html
♿ Accessible Rome: romewise.com/accessible-rome.html
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*📲 FOLLOW ROMEWISE*
Newsletter: Join for the free Italy trip planning Quick Start Guide - citywise-global-llc2.kit.com/romewise
instagram.com/romewise
facebook.com/Romewise
pinterest.com/romewise
Join the Romewise Community: facebook.com/groups/romewise
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*👋 About Elyssa & RomeWise*
I'm Elyssa - I've lived in Rome for over 20 years and have worked in Italian tourism my entire career. RomeWise is your insider guide to Rome, Florence, and Italy: the places locals love and the advice that makes your trip unforgettable.
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*DISCLAIMER*
Some links in this description are affiliate links. If you book through them, we earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. This helps support the channel and allows us to keep creating free Rome travel content.
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