St Peters Basilica Skip-the-Line Hosted Entry with Audio Guide

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1 hour (approximately)
Offered in: English

Step inside the heart of Vatican City with skip-the-line hosted entry to St. Peter’s Basilica — the largest church in the world and a masterpiece of Renaissance architecture. Your friendly host will greet you at Piazza Risorgimento (Bar l’Ottagono), escort you past the queues, and set you up with an immersive audio guide available in multiple languages.

Marvel at Michelangelo’s Pietà, Bernini’s towering Baldachin, and the breathtaking mosaics that adorn the dome. Learn the stories of popes, artists, and architects who shaped this sacred landmark over centuries. Explore the chapels, altars, and stunning nave at your own pace, with rich historical insights right in your ear.

Please note: This experience does not include access to the Vatican Museums or Sistine Chapel. It is exclusively for St. Peter’s Basilica.

What's Included

Free time to explore at your own pace
Skip-the-line hosted entry to St. Peter’s Basilica
Audio guide in multiple languages (via app or device)
Host assistance at the meeting point and entry
Access to the Vatican Museums
Access to the Sistine Chapel
Hotel pick-up/drop-off
Food & drinks

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Piazza Risorgimento

Piazza del Risorgimento, Bar L’Ottagono, Rome, Italy Your host will be waiting in front of Bar L’Ottagono, located in Piazza del Risorgimento. Look for a staff member holding a sign with the tour name. Please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled entry time.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour (approximately)
  • 1
    St. Peter's Square

    Admire the grand colonnade by Bernini and the stunning façade before entry.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Saint Peter’s Basilica

    Walk the central aisle and take in the scale of the largest church in Christendom.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 3

    See one of the most famous sculptures in the world, carved when Michelangelo was only 24.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 4
    St. Peter's Basilica

    Learn about the Baroque masterpiece towering over St. Peter’s tomb.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 5
    St. Peter's Basilica

    Dome & Mosaics Viewing – Admire the exquisite artwork and architectural detail inside the basilica.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy

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

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