Reserved entry to St Peter's Basilica with audio guide and dome option

Overview

This activity provides reserved entry to St Peter's Basilica in Vatican City. The experience includes a multilingual digital audio guide and a visitor map, allowing you to explore at your own pace, including Michelangelo's Pietà and the Vatican Grottoes and Papal Tombs. Two options are available to suit your preferences. The first focuses on the basilica and the tombs. The second includes access to the dome, featuring a lift to the halfway point to provide panoramic views of Rome.

Itinerary

1. Please meet our team in front of the "Roma Info Point", located at Piazza della Città Leonina, 00193 Rome. It is just a short walk from St. Peter’s Square and easily accessible from the Vatican area. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before your selected entry time. Our hosts will be waiting for you wearing orange T-shirts with the “Guide Us Tours” logo.

   · 15 min· Admission included

2. Basilique Saint-Pierre

   Discover the spiritual heart of Vatican City with reserved entry to St. Peter’s Basilica, one of the most magnificent churches in the world. Meet your host near St. Peter’s Square and enjoy a smooth check-in before entering the Basilica. You will also receive a complimentary printed visitor map to help you find the main highlights during your visit. Once inside, explore at your own pace with a multilingual digital audio guide available on your smartphone. Admire Michelangelo’s world-famous Pietà, Bernini’s monumental Baldachin, and the breathtaking Renaissance architecture that has inspired visitors for centuries. Learn about the history of the Vatican, the Popes, and the masterpieces that make St. Peter’s Basilica one of Rome’s most iconic landmarks. You may also visit the Vatican Grottoes beneath the Basilica, where many Popes have been laid to rest. Select the optional Dome Climb, enjoy elevator access to the first terrace before continuing to panoramic viewpoints overlooking Rome.

   · Admission included

Pickup

Pickup or meet at the departure point.

Please meet our team in front of the "Roma Info Point", located at Piazza della Città Leonina, 00193 Rome. It is just a short walk from St. Peter’s Square and easily accessible from the Vatican area. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before your selected entry time. Our hosts will be waiting for you wearing orange T-shirts with the “Guide Us Tours” logo.

How to use your ticket

Ticket to be collected at a different location

Please note that the QR code received after booking is not your entrance ticket. It serves as your reservation voucher and must be presented at check-in. Please arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before your selected entry time. Our team will provide your entrance tickets upon check-in.

Meeting point

What to know before you go

• Wheelchair accessible.
• Prams and strollers are permitted.
• Public transport is available nearby.
• Accessible transport options for people with reduced mobility are available.
• Suitable for all fitness levels.
• Confirmation is received immediately upon booking.

Travelers

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation for a full refund at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure date.

• No refund is available for cancellations made less than 24 hours before departure.

Who is it for?

• Travellers wishing to avoid queues with reserved entry.
• Visitors who prefer an independent exploration using an audio guide.
• People with reduced mobility or families with strollers.

What makes it different

• Reserved access to the Vatican Grottoes and Papal Tombs included.
• Dome access option with a lift to reduce physical effort.

Frequently asked questions

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Product code: 5643028P9

Activity offered by Guide Us Tours via Viator.