Explore St. Peter's Basilica Vatican City Tickets

1 to 2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: German and 4 more

Enjoy a peaceful and relaxing experience thanks to the support of staff, who will guide you along the way to the Basilica, which will be facilitated by reserved entrance.

Choose from several options, decide whether you prefer to hear the story behind this monument or explore at your own pace.

Be enchanted by the enormous size of the building and the ceilings entirely covered in gold.

Descend beneath the Basilica of San Pietro, three meters underground, and visit the Papal Caves

Choose to visit the Dome: once you reach the top, admire the entire eternal city.

Experience a magical moment and take wonderful photos.

What's Included

Reserved Entrance to St.Peter's Basilica
Reserved Ticket to the Dome (if option selected)
Hosting service with help and support from staff
Visit to the Papal Caves
Audio Guide (if option selected)
All Taxes and Fees
Headset for the app

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
St. Peter's Basilica
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Ticket Redemption Point

Largo del Colonnato, 5

Itinerary

Duration: 1 to 2 hours (approximately)
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    St. Peter's Basilica

    Meet your host at the meeting point, there he will provide you with tickets and accompany you to the entrance of the Basilica until the tickets are scanned, so you can enjoy a pleasant and stress-free experience. Enter inside the Basilica, the place where, according to Christian belief, St. Peter was buried. Commissioned by Pope Julius II in the 16th century, you can admire Michelangelo's Pietà, Bernini's Baldachin, and the tombs of St. Peter. Descend beneath the Basilica of San Pietro, three meters underground, and visit the Papal Caves, where hundreds of popes and members of the royal family have been buried since the 11th century. Choose to climb the Dome, and along the way, have the chance to see unique parts of the Basilica, from the marble floors to the mosaics of the dome, designed by Michelangelo. Choose to follow your experience by selecting the audio guide app option to get all the necessary information that will enrich your visit.

    Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The option that includes the climb to the Dome is not suitable for children under 7 years of age, or people over 70 years of age, people who suffer from claustrophobia, vertigo, heart problems, those who have problems with heights or pregnant women.
Supplied by C.I.S. Tours

Tags

Museum Tickets & Passes
Historical Tours
Skip the line Tickets
Attractions & Museums
Museums
Religious Sites
Monuments and Memorials
Observation Decks
Skyscrapers & Towers
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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