Rome: St Peter's Basilica Skip-The-Line Guided Tour

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1 to 2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Discover the wonders of St. Peter’s Basilica with skip-the-line priority access! Avoid the long lines (security check required) and step inside one of the most iconic churches in the world with a knowledgeable expert guide

Admire Michelangelo’s Pietà, stand beneath the awe-inspiring dome, and explore Bernini’s Baldachin, which marks the sacred tomb of St. Peter. This small-group tour (maximum 30 people) ensures a personalized and immersive experience, allowing you to fully appreciate the art, history, and spirituality of this magnificent site.

Discover: Michelangelo’s Pietà | Bernini’s Masterpieces | Dome View from Below | The Holy Door – A rare spiritual site, opened only during Jubilee years

Book Now & Skip the Long Lines
Join this expert-led, priority-access tour and experience the wonders of St. Peter’s Basilica like never before! Limited spots available—reserve your place today!

What's Included

Headsets
Priority Entrance Skip the Line Tickets
Expert Certified Guide
Private transportation
Audioguide

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please check whatsapp/messages/email regarding your correct meeting point info. You will meet your host at our meeting point location.

End point
Saint Peter’s Basilica

Once the tour with our guide is over, you are free to stay in the Basilica for as long as you wish to explore further, pray, or take photos. In short, you can remain as long as you like.

Ticket Redemption Point

Itinerary

Duration: 1 to 2 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Vatican / Borgo

    Borgo Pio is a charming historic district near the Vatican, known for its quiet, picturesque streets and traditional cafés. A perfect stop on the walk to St. Peter’s Basilica, it offers a glimpse of old Rome before reaching the grandeur of Piazza San Pietro.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    St. Peter's Square

    Piazza San Pietro, the majestic entrance to the Vatican, is a masterpiece of Baroque architecture. Designed by Bernini, its grand colonnades embrace visitors as they approach St. Peter’s Basilica, creating a breathtaking prelude to one of the world’s most iconic religious sites

    15 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    St. Peter's Basilica

    St. Peter’s Basilica, a masterpiece of Renaissance architecture, is the heart of the Vatican and a symbol of Christianity. Home to Michelangelo’s stunning dome and the famous Pietà, it offers an awe-inspiring experience of art, history, and spirituality.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 4
    La Pieta

    Michelangelo’s Pietà – Admire one of the most celebrated sculptures in history.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 5
    Baldacchino di San Pietro, Di Bernini

    Bernini’s Masterpieces – Explore the Baldachin and the Throne of St. Peter.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 6
    Cupola di San Pietro

    Dome View from Below – Observe Michelangelo’s architectural masterpiece from inside.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 7
    St. Peter's Basilica

    The Holy Door – Learn about the significance of this sacred portal.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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