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St Peter's Basilica Skip The Line Entry Ticket

1.01 reviewSt. Peter's Basilica

  • 1h 30m
  • Skip the line
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • 7 languages

Highlights

Explore the magnificence of St. Peter’s Basilica with a flexible audio-guided experience designed for independent travelers. Your experience begins with hosted assistance at the meeting point, where our staff will welcome you and accompany you to the Basilica entrance for a smooth and stress-free start. Inside, discover Michelangelo’s masterpieces, Bernini’s stunning architecture, and centuries of Vatican history through your personal audio guide and headset system. Continue your journey with access to the famous Dome, choosing between the elevator-assisted climb or the full staircase ascent for breathtaking panoramic views over Rome. Your experience also includes access to the Vatican underground corridor, revealing hidden passages and fascinating historic spaces beneath the Basilica. Combining cultural insight, unforgettable views, and dedicated assistance, this experience offers a memorable way to explore St. Peter’s Basilica at your own pace.

Inclusions

What's included

  • Entry to the papal tombs and underground catacombs
  • Entry to the Dome (With or Without elevator) Depends on selected tour option.
  • Entry to the St peters Basilica

What's not

  • Live guide and headsets

Itinerary

  1. Begin your journey in St. Peter’s Square, where you will see the genius of Bernini’s colonnade and the symbolic significance of this grand piazza.

    20 minAdmission included

  2. From there, step inside the Basilica of St. Peter, where treasures such as Michelangelo’s Pietà, the Baldachin of Bernini, and the richly decorated chapels await.

    15 minAdmission included

  3. From there, step inside the Basilica of St. Peter, where treasures such as Michelangelo’s Pietà, the Baldachin of Bernini, and the richly decorated chapels await.

    15 minAdmission included

  4. Explore St. Peter’s Basilica with a detailed audio guide experience through the application which will be pre downloaded in your smartphone.

    15 minAdmission included

  5. Descend into the Vatican Grottoes, the underground chambers beneath the Basilica. Explore the resting places of past Popes and saints, and see the spot where tradition holds that St. Peter himself is buried. This part of the tour offers a reflective and intimate look at centuries of Church history

    25 minAdmission included

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

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Know before you go

Pickup
Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
Tickets
Tickets are redeemed at a different location from the meeting point.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operated by
Royale Routes
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers

How it compares in Vatican City

  • Its from-price is 14% below the median of the 86 attraction tickets we list in Vatican City.
  • Its length is typical for the group.
  • By number of reviews it ranks 64 of 86.
  • The operator lists free cancellation on it.

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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