Vatican Basilica Audio Tour With Dome

2.3 (3 reviews) Vatican City, Italy
Duration2h - 2h 30m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, Korean, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Skip the linePriority entrance

Overview

Discover the wonders of St. Peter's Basilica on a guided tour that combines history, art, and breathtaking views. Meet your guide in St. Peter's Square and enjoy a seamless start as you are escorted to the Basilica.

Inside, admire world-famous masterpieces such as Michelangelo's *Pietà* and Bernini's magnificent Baldachin, the bronze canopy standing above the Papal Altar and the traditional tomb of St. Peter. With personal radios and headsets, you'll hear every fascinating story and detail clearly throughout the tour.

Continue your experience with access to the iconic Dome, choosing between an elevator-assisted ascent or the full staircase climb. At the top, enjoy spectacular panoramic views over Vatican City and Rome. Explore the Vatican underground corridor and uncover hidden spaces that reveal centuries of history beneath the Basilica.

This unforgettable 2.5-hour experience offers expert guidance, remarkable artworks, and stunning views at the heart of the Vatican.

Options

With Elevator
Ticket To Basilica(NO Dome)

Only Basilica Entry (no dome)

With Stairs

What's included

  • Digital Audio guide through smartphone
  • Entry Ticket to the St peters basilica.
  • Entry to the Underground tombs
  • Entry Ticket to the Dome with Stairs or Elevator. (Depends on selected option)
  • Live guide
  • Headphones

What to expect

  1. St. Peter's Square
    20m · Admission ticket included
    Explore the magnificence of St. Peter’s Basilica with a flexible audio-guided experience designed for independent travelers. Your journey 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
  2. Fontane di Piazza San Pietro
    10m · Admission ticket included
    Explore the magnificence of St. Peter’s Basilica with a flexible audio-guided experience designed for independent travelers. Your journey begins with hosted assistance at the meeting point, and directly enter to the square with two historically significant fountains and obelisk at the centre of the square.
  3. St. Peter's Basilica
    10m · Admission ticket included
    Explore the world's largest church at your own pace with a comprehensive audio guide, unveiling the stories behind masterpieces such as Michelangelo's Pietà and Bernini's spectacular Baldachin, the bronze canopy towering above the Papal Altar and the traditional resting place of St. Peter.
  4. La Pieta
    10m · Admission ticket included
    Michelangelo's Pietà is one of the most celebrated masterpieces of the Renaissance, depicting the Virgin Mary holding the body of Christ with extraordinary beauty, emotion, and artistic precision.
  5. Baldacchino di San Pietro, Di Bernini
    10m · Admission ticket included
    Standing nearly 30 meters high above the Papal Altar, Bernini's magnificent bronze Baldachin is a masterpiece of Baroque art and marks the sacred site traditionally believed to be the tomb of St. Peter.
  6. The Vatican Grottoes
    20m · Admission ticket included
    Continue your journey through the Vatican underground corridor, discovering hidden spaces that reveal the Basilica's fascinating past.
  7. 30m · Admission ticket included
    Climb to the top of St. Peter's Dome for spectacular panoramic views of Vatican City and Rome. Admire the Basilica's impressive interior from above before reaching one of the city's most breathtaking viewpoints.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
St. Peter's Square
Borgo Santo Spirito, Piazza Papa Pio XII, Vatican City, 00120, Italy
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End point
St. Peter's Square
Borgo Santo Spirito, Piazza Papa Pio XII, Vatican City, 00120, Italy
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Additional information

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

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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