St. Peter’s Basilica Reserved Entry and Dome with Elevator
- 2h 30m
- 10 languages
- Instant confirmation
- Mobile ticket
Highlights
Stand at the highest point in Rome and experience the artistic grandeur of the Vatican without the stress. This premium, self guided experience provides you with pre-booked official access to the spectacular St. Peter’s Dome (Cupola) using the comfort of the building's internal lift (elevator). Bypass the massive, unpredictable lines at the on-site ticket counters and head straight up to the sky. After witnessing breathtaking panoramic views of the Eternal City and standing mere meters away from Michelangelo's stunning dome mosaics, your route leads you directly inside the main floor of St. Peter's Basilica. Explore the world's largest Christian church at your own relaxed pace with an official, immersive Digital Audio Guide.
Inclusions
What's included
- Digital Audio Guide for the Basilica (to be download, please bring your own headphones)
- Entry to St. Peter's Basilica
- Access Ticket to the Dome with Lift/Elevator
What's not
- in-person tour guide
- Vatican Museums or Sistine Chapel entry
Itinerary
After clearing the mandatory security check in St. Peter's Square, head straight to the official Dome entrance. Use your pre booked ticket to board the comfortable elevator (lift), skipping the initial 231 steps up to the panoramic terrace. Stand on the roof of the world's most famous church. Next, step onto the internal ring of the dome to see Michelangelo’s immense, colorful mosaics from just meters away. Enjoy the historic 360-degree panoramic view of the Vatican and the Eternal City.
From the Dome terrace, follow the direct staircase leading safely inside the main floor of Saint Peter’s Basilica, entirely bypassing any additional queues outside. Activate your official Digital Audio Guide on your smartphone and plug in your earphones to begin your exploration. Walk beneath soaring golden arches to experience the largest Christian church on Earth. You will witness priceless masterpieces of Renaissance and Baroque art, including Michelangelo's heartbreaking Pietà sculpture and Bernini's massive, 29 meter bronze Baldacchino canopy rising over the high altar.
Cancellation
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Meet the Viprometours staff near the entrance borders of St. Peter's Square (Piazza San Pietro, 00120). Look for our person holding a flag/sign with our logo outside the security lines. Arrive 20 mins early with physical passports. We will hand over tickets and set up your audio guide.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 19 travellers
- Operated by
- VipRometours
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Vatican City
- Its from-price is 44% below the median of the 244 experiences we list in Vatican City.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 68 of 244.
About Vatican City
Vatican City is a tiny independent state inside Rome, home of St Peter's Basilica, the Vatican Museums and Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel.
Vatican City is an independent state of less than half a square kilometre, enclosed by walls inside Rome on the west bank of the Tiber, and the smallest country in the world. It is the seat of the Catholic Church and the home of the pope. St Peter's Square, framed by Bernini's curving colonnades, leads to St Peter's Basilica, built over the traditional tomb of the apostle Peter, with Michelangelo's dome rising above and his Pietà inside.
Top-ranked sights in Vatican City: Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, St. Peter's Basilica.
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