Can you walk to the top of St Peter's basilica?
Can you walk to the top of St Peter's basilica? You can climb the dome once your tour is finished. If the tour guide wants to take you outside the basilica to visit Saint Peter's Square, you can let them know you prefer to stay inside the basilica so you can climb the dome. Do NOT exit or you will have to wait in the huge security line to get back in.
Can you wear jeans in St Peters Basilica?
Yes, they have a fairly strict dress code - no bare legs (e.i shorts) or bare shoulders. We just came back from a trip to Italy and visited St Peter's and wore jeans and saw many of the other travelers dressing casually. The rules are the same for all churches in Rome including St.