St Peter’s Basilica Reserved Entry and Dome with Elevator

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2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: German and 4 more

Stand at the highest point in Rome and experience the artistic grandeur of the Vatican without the stress. This premium, self guided experience provides you with pre-booked official access to the spectacular St. Peter’s Dome (Cupola) using the comfort of the building's internal lift (elevator). Bypass the massive, unpredictable lines at the on-site ticket counters and head straight up to the sky.

After witnessing breathtaking panoramic views of the Eternal City and standing mere meters away from Michelangelo's stunning dome mosaics, your route leads you directly inside the main floor of St. Peter's Basilica. Explore the world's largest Christian church at your own relaxed pace with an official, immersive Digital Audio Guide.

What's Included

Digital Audio Guide for the Basilica (to be download, please bring your own headphones)
Entry to St. Peter's Basilica
Access Ticket to the Dome with Lift/Elevator
Live tour guide (This is a self-guided experience with staff assistance at the meeting point)
Vatican Museums or Sistine Chapel entry

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Saint Peter's Square

Meet the Viprometours staff near the entrance borders of St. Peter's Square (Piazza San Pietro, 00120). Look for our person holding a flag/sign with our logo outside the security lines. Arrive 20 mins early with physical passports. We will hand over tickets and set up your audio guide.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Ticket Redemption Point

Saint Peter’s Basilica

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1
    St. Peter's Basilica

    After clearing the mandatory security check in St. Peter's Square, head straight to the official Dome entrance. Use your pre booked ticket to board the comfortable elevator (lift), skipping the initial 231 steps up to the panoramic terrace. Stand on the roof of the world's most famous church. Next, step onto the internal ring of the dome to see Michelangelo’s immense, colorful mosaics from just meters away. Enjoy the historic 360-degree panoramic view of the Vatican and the Eternal City.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 2

    From the Dome terrace, follow the direct staircase leading safely inside the main floor of Saint Peter’s Basilica, entirely bypassing any additional queues outside. Activate your official Digital Audio Guide on your smartphone and plug in your earphones to begin your exploration. Walk beneath soaring golden arches to experience the largest Christian church on Earth. You will witness priceless masterpieces of Renaissance and Baroque art, including Michelangelo's heartbreaking Pietà sculpture and Bernini's massive, 29 meter bronze Baldacchino canopy rising over the high altar.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by VipRometours

Tags

Private and Luxury
Audio Guides
Architecture Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Religious Tours

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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