Visiting St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome | Vatican City

• Get ready to uncover the world's largest church – St. Peter's Basilica, and climb its dizzying dome, with an expert local guide!
• Choose from 5 language options. On a French or English tour, you can opt to relish a hearty Italian breakfast before you begin.
• Pick up interesting details as you ascend 440ft up the magnificent dome of Michelangelo, where a stunning view of Rome and Tiber River awaits.
• Once you've visited the top, explore the dazzling art-filled interiors of St. Peter’s Basilica, and the Papal Crypts in the Vatican Grottoes.

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 (optional)

Exclusions

• 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.
• Mobile phones must remain on silent mode inside the Basilica.
• This experience is not accessible by wheelchair and pram/strollers. The climb to the Dome's top involves a substantial number of steps and requires a decent level of physical fitness. It is not recommended for people with heart/back conditions, mobility issues, or late-stage pregnancy.
• Expect a long 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.

• Savor the privilege of scaling the tallest dome in the world, as you 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

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.
• Mobile phones must remain on silent mode inside the Basilica.
• This experience is not accessible by wheelchair and pram/strollers.
• Please note that the climb to the Dome's top involves a substantial number of steps and requires a decent level of physical fitness. It is not recommended for people with heart/back conditions, mobility issues, or late-stage pregnancy.
• 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.
• Descend to the Vatican Grottoes. Pay homage to St. John Paul II's sarcophagi at the Papal Tombs, learn the legacy of Clementine Chapel, and more.

Inclusions

• Guided tour of St. Peter's Basilica and the Papal Tombs
• Expert English, French, German, Italian or Spanish-speaking guide

• 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 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.

• Unpack the 3 main sites of Vatican City; the vast Museums, ethereal Sistine Chapel, and iconic St. Peter's Basilica, on an unforgettable tour!
• Choose between guides in 6 languages. Upgrade your English, French and Spanish tours to include cupola access and climb to the top of St. Peter's Dome.
• An expert reveals the stories behind the great works in the Vatican Museums, like Annunciation and Transfiguration by Raphael.
• Behold the iconic ceiling and Last Judgment at the Sistine Chapel, where you can cherish the genius of Michelangelo.
• Bask in the grandeur of St. Peter's Basilica – from the life-sized Mary and Jesus Pieta statue, to Bernini's Baldachin over the main altar.

Inclusions

• Guided tour of the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel with entry
• Guided tour of St. Peter's Basilica
• Expert English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, or Portuguese-speaking guide
• Entry to St. Peter's Basilica Dome (optional)

Exclusions

• Gratuities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Please note that the climb to the Dome's top involves a substantial number of steps and requires a decent level of physical fitness. It is not recommended for people with heart/back conditions, mobility issues, or late-stage pregnancy.
• Expect a long 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.

• 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.
• With your guide, 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, 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

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.
• 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 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.