St. Peter’s Basilica tickets & tours

Get full access to the Dome on a guided tour of the Basilica.

• Admire Michelangelo's genius up close while climbing the Dome and learn all about its legends from an expert, local guide.
• This is one photo op you won't want to miss! Enjoy unparalleled views of the Eternal City, from the top of the Dome.
• Explore the intricate art-filled interiors of St. Peter’s Basilica, and the Papal Crypts in the Vatican Grottoes.
• Choose from 5 language options. On a French or English tour, you can opt to relish a sumptuous breakfast before you begin.

Inclusions

• Guided tour of St. Peter's Basilica and Dome with entry
• Expert English, Spanish, French, German or Italian-speaking guide
• Access by elevator to the base and stairs to the top
• Breakfast (for French and English options, if selected)

Exclusions

• Entry to Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
• Entry to the Necropolis / St. Peter’s Tomb / Scavi

• Tips: Don't forget to look down as you climb the dome. Through special windows, you can catch glimpses of the basilica's interior below, offering a unique perspective.
• Strict dress code: knees and shoulders must be covered for all guests.
• Accessibility: St. Peter's Dome is not suitable for wheelchair users or those who suffer from vertigo or claustrophobia. Even with elevator access, guests are still required to climb 320 steps to reach the top of the cupola.
• Expect a considerable wait at security, especially during peak times. Patience is key, it could take up to an hour!

• These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Scale the world's tallest dome, 136 meters above Rome, and freely discover St. Peter's Basilica with a multilingual audio guide.

• Glide to the dome’s base by elevator for the best views of the Papal Altar and Bernini's bronze canopy—a holy site of Christendom.
• On to a scenic vantage of Vatican marvels! Climb the dome's top to see the Pope's private gardens, election chimney, railway station, and helipad.
• The audio guide adds depth and context to your Basilica visit. Connect to the story adorning its sacred walls in 6 languages.
• Admire the nave leading to the gilded apse, Michelangelo's Pieta sculpture, the Papal Tombs, and more at your own pace.

Inclusions

• Entry to St. Peter's Basilica Dome
• Access by elevator to the base and stairs to the top
• Audio guide in English, German, French, Italian, Spanish & Chinese
• Digital map of the Vatican area
• Assistance at the meeting point

Exclusions

• Smartphone and earphones
• Skip-the-line access
• Live guide

• Tip: Take your time at the niche chapels in the Basilica, like the Blessed Sacrament Chapel, where you can spot 12 Apostolic statuettes on an opulent tabernacle.
• While the main entrance to the Basilica is free, a few attractions inside like the Dome require tickets.
• Strict dress code: knees and shoulders must be covered for all guests.
• This experience is not accessible by wheelchair and pram/strollers.
• Mobile phones must remain on silent mode inside the Basilica. Scan the QR code on your voucher to download the sightseeing app and audio guide prior to arrival.
• Please note that the elevator will take you to the first level of the Dome, but reaching the top involves a 300-step climb. For this reason, this experience is not recommended for children under 7 years and adults over 75 years, or those who have claustrophobia, vertigo or difficulty walking.
• Expect a long wait at security, especially during peak times. Patience is key, it could take up to an hour!

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

• All the context you need, with a guide that ensures you won't miss the best of the chapels, altars, and crypts within the massive St. Peter's Basilica!
• Dive into art and architecture by Renaissance greats such as Donato Bramante and Carlo Maderno in your preferred language.
• As you glide through the mosaic floors that tell the stories of saints and martyrs, keep an eye out for the awe-inspiring Baldachin by Bernini.
• You can opt for a guide in your preferred language, with tours available in English, French, Spanish, and Italian.
• After the tour, you can descend to the Vatican Grottoes and explore the Papal Tombs, learn about the legacy of the Clementine Chapel, and more.

Inclusions

• Guided tour of St. Peter's Basilica
• Expert English, French, Italian or Spanish-speaking guide
• Assistance at meeting point

• Tip: Check out Pietro Cavallini's Madonna della Bocciata fresco in the Vatican Grottoes and hear the story behind its unique name.
• Strict dress code: knees and shoulders must be covered for all guests.
• Mobile phones must remain on silent mode inside the Basilica.
• This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible. The right semicircle of Saint Peter’s Square is equipped with ramp access to the Basilica. For any special requirements, contact accoglienza@fsp.va in advance.
• Sign language guided tours are available at the Basilica. This service must be booked at least 48 hours in advance at the following email address: visiteguidate@fsp.va.
• Expect a long wait at security, especially during peak times. Patience is key, it could take up to an hour!
• Around religious holidays at the Vatican, parts of the tour, such as the Papal Tombs, may not be open. In this case, the tour of the Basilica itself will be extended.

• These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Unlock skip-the-line access to St. Peter’s Basilica with this 3-in-1 tour!

• Get the complete Vatican City experience coupled with expert insights about the smallest country in the world with this guided tour.
• This is the only experience that grants you fast-track access to all 3 sites – Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica.
• An engaging storytelling experience awaits. Watch art and history come to life as you walk through the Gallery of Maps with your guide.
• Get the flexibility to choose skip-the-line entry or a guided tour of St. Peter's Basilica and curate a Vatican City experience that suits you best.
• The cherry on top? With this tour, you'll head to St. Peter's Basilica via a back door from Sistine Chapel saving you 20 mins of walking time and a 2-hour queue.

Inclusions

• Guided tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel with skip-the-line entry
• Skip-the-line entry or guided tour of St. Peter's Basilica (as per option selected)
• Expert English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, or Portuguese-speaking guide
• Headphones

Exclusions

• Gratuities
• Guided tour of St. Peter's Basilica and the Dome

• Tip: Planning your Rome itinerary? Be sure to set aside one entire day to fully explore the Vatican City. Comfy shoes are a must as you traverse all the nooks of this tiny nation!
• Strict dress code: Knees, shoulders, and back must be covered for all guests.
• Accessibility: While the tour is not accessible to wheelchair users, the Vatican Museums offer free wheelchair hire and free entry for visitors with mobility impairments (certified invalidity exceeding 74%) and a companion if required.
• Inside the Sistine Chapel, it's all about the quiet vibes. No chatter, no phones, and no photos, just pure awe. But don't worry, an expert guide will fill you in on all the details before you step inside.
• Expect a considerable wait at the security line, especially during peak times. Patience is key, it could take up to an hour!

• These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

• Be a part of the Wednesday Papal audience with guaranteed seats, as you witness the Pope lead serene hymnal prayers at St. Peter's Square.
• Immerse in a beautiful gathering surrounded by magnificent architecture. If you choose, an expert guide will let you in on everything taking place.
• Make the most of your visit to St. Peter's Square with a guided tour of the basilica, its chapels, and papal tombs.

Inclusions

• Invitation to the Vatican Papal Audience & guaranteed seating
• Guided tour of St. Peter's Basilica or the Papal Audience (as per option selected)
• Expert English or Spanish-speaking guide (as per option selected)

• Tip: Try to grab an aisle seat. The Pope will come through the crowd, so you have a better chance of getting a closer look.
• Strict dress code: knees and shoulders must be covered for all guests.
• Mobile phones must remain on silent mode inside the Basilica.
• This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

• An unbeatable combo for neighbor sites in Rome! Visit the riverside Castel Sant’Angelo, and St. Peter’s Basilica – the largest church in the world.
• Your guide leads a group of under 20 guests to unravel the fortified passageways and gardens of Castel Sant’Angelo, a royal mausoleum-turned-fortress.
• Inside the castle, be met with celestial sculptures and interesting rooms like the Grand Loggia, the breezy yet sheltered Courtyard of the Angel, and more.
• Less than 1 km away yet in a different nation lies St. Peter’s Basilica, the crown jewel of the Vatican! Your guided tour continues here.
• From the Papal Tombs to Bernini’s breathtaking bronze canopy and numerous niche chapels, absorb every nuance of the basilica’s narrative.

Inclusions

Castel Sant’Angelo

• Guided tour of Castel Sant'Angelo with entry
• Expert English-speaking guide
• Group of up to 20 guests

St. Peter’s Basilica

• Guided tour of St. Peter's Basilica and the Papal Tombs
• Expert English-speaking guide

• Tip: Keep an eye out for the discreet Passetto di Borgo which connects Castel Sant’Angelo to Vatican City!

Castel Sant’Angelo

• Only some areas of the castle are suitable for the use of prams/strollers and wheelchairs.
• If you are visiting with a baby or a toddler, get a carrier.

St. Peter’s Basilica

• Strict dress code: knees and shoulders must be covered for all guests.
• This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible. The right semicircle of Saint Peter’s Square is equipped with ramp access into the Basilica. For any special requirements, contact accoglienza@fsp.va in advance.
• Sign language guided tours are available at the Basilica. This service must be booked at least 48 hours in advance at the following email address: visiteguidate@fsp.va.
• Expect a long wait at security, especially during peak times. Patience is key, it could take up to an hour!
• Around religious holidays at the Vatican, parts of the tour such as the Papal Tombs may not be open. In this case, the tour of the Basilica itself will be extended.

• These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.