St. Peter's Basilica: Square, Dome & Papal Tombs - Skip the Line

3.3 (26 reviews) Rome, Italy
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LanguagesGerman, Chinese, Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 100 travelers

Overview

Discover one of the most important religious sites in the world with a flexible experience inside St. Peter’s Basilica.

With this ticket, you will skip the long entrance lines and enter the Basilica with an audio-guided experience that helps you explore its masterpieces at your own pace.

Inside, admire Michelangelo’s Pietà, Bernini’s Baldachin, and the Papal Tombs beneath the Basilica.

You can customize your visit by selecting one of the following options:

Available Options:
* St. Peter’s Basilica Skip-the-Line Audio Guide
Entry to the Basilica with an audio guide. No Dome access included.
* St. Peter’s Basilica + Dome (Stairs)
Includes Basilica entry + Dome access by climbing the stairs to the top for panoramic views of Rome.
* St. Peter’s Basilica + Dome (Elevator)
Includes Basilica entry + elevator access to part of the Dome, followed by a shorter staircase climb to the top.

Options

Basilica + Dome Access (Stairs)

Basilica + Dome Access Stairs: Enjoy skip-the-line access to St. Peter’s Basilica combined with entry to the Dome, including access via the staircase route.

Basilica + Dome Access (Elevator)

Basilica+ Dome Access Elevator: Enjoy skip-the-line access to St. Peter’s Basilica combined with Dome access via elevator.

Basilica Entrance

Basilica Entrance: Enjoy skip-the-line access to St. Peter’s Basilica with an audio-guided experience.

What's included

  • Digital QR code entry ticket sent by email
  • Audio guide access
  • Skip-the-line entry to St. Peter’s Basilica (all options)
  • Access to the Dome (only if selected in your booking option)
  • Entry to the Papal Tombs (Vatican Grottoes)
  • Guided tour with live guide
  • Headphones or mobile device
  • Transportation to or from the meeting point
  • Travel insurance or medical coverage

What to expect

  1. St. Peter's Basilica
    1h
    See St. Peter’s Basilica at your own pace with an immersive audio guide. Discover Michelangelo’s Pietà, Bernini’s Baldachin, and centuries of history inside the Vatican’s most iconic church. Then descend into the Vatican Grottoes to visit the tomb of St. Peter persecuted under Nero’s time and discover the tombs of many past Popes that made the history of the Church.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please go directly to Via di Porta Angelica, where you will find your designated meeting point and entry access for Skip-the-Line admission.
Upon arrival, please present your QR code to the staff at the entrance. They will assist you and direct you to the correct entry line for St. Peter’s Basilica.

End point

Additional information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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