Skip the Line St. Peters Basilica and Papal Tombs Entry Ticket

Overview

If you have limited time and want to avoid the long lines and explore the sites on your own, the St.Peters Basilica skip the line entry ticket is the perfect option for you. St.Peter's Basilica public entrance is infamous for its incredibly long lines, which can be extremely frustrating especially if you have limited time. Thankfully, we have a solution! Our fast track tickets allow you to bypass the general admissions line and enter much quicker. This priority access ticket increases your time inside by eliminating all the needless waiting around outside. If you choose the option to upgrade for a guided tour the duration is 1.5 hours, with a maximum group size of 20 persons. There are both options with and without the Dome access. If you have selected the Dome Included option, please allow an extra 30 minutes minimum after the tour has finished as you'll take the elevator to St. Peter’s Dome viewpoint.

Itinerary

1. Place Saint Pierre

   St. Peter's Square (Piazza San Pietro), located in Vatican City in front of St. Peter's Basilica, is a massive, iconic Baroque plaza designed by Gian Lorenzo Bernini between 1656 and 1667. Featuring an elliptical design with massive colonnades representing the "embrace" of the Church, it holds over 300,000 people and features a central Egyptian obelisk.

   · 15 min· Admission included

2. Basilique Saint-Pierre

   The Papal Basilica of Saint Peter in the Vatican, or simply Saint Peter's Basilica, is a church of the Italian High Renaissance located in Vatican City, an independent microstate enclaved within the city of Rome, Italy

   · 1 h 30 min· Admission included

How to use your ticket

Ticket to be collected at a different location

MEETING POINT: VIA GERMANICO 16 (MAYA TOURS OFFICE) PLEASE ARRIVE TO CHECK-IN 15 MINUTES BEFORE YOUR SCHEDULED ENTRY TIME! We organize everything and we will provide you with your ticket to skip the line. If you arrive late for the meeting time, it will not be possible to join the group or reschedule, unless you pay for the activity again. As per "No Show" rules you will not be entitled to a refund. This tour is NOT wheelchair accessible Please note that it is mandatory to provide the full name of each participant. Failure to do this could result in refused entry to the monument.

Meeting point

What to know before you go

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not suitable for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair.
• If you arrive late for the meeting time, it will not be possible to join the group or reschedule, unless you pay for the activity again. As per "No Show" rules you will not be entitled to a refund.
• Knees & Shoulders MUST be covered for both men & women.
• All visitors must pass through the monument/attraction security check please allow at least 20 minutes to clear security.
• Children must be accompanied by an adult.
• Some monuments or areas may be under restoration and subject to last minute closures. Please pay attention to any messages we may send regarding potential changes.
• Please be aware that large bags/backpacks/suitcases are not permitted in the monument/ attraction. Only very small bags are allowed. Please do not bring these items with you on the day of your tour as there are no cloakrooms at the monument.
• Cancellations, changes or issues due to weather, security and events held by the monument are beyond our control and are directly decided by their administration team. These issues will be reviewed by us and dealt with on an individual basis but are the responsibility of the monument.
• The exact timings and reservations can vary, dependent on the monument/attraction’s administration offices availability and decisions on the booking day and can be subject to last minute changes. Departure time can differ up to 20 minutes from your selected time.
• Please be advised capacity regulations and security may delay the tour departure this could also influence the smooth running of the tour especially on national holidays and events.
• Please note that for the Basilica it is mandatory to provide the full name of each participant. Failure to do this could result in refused entry to the monument.
• You will receive confirmation immediately when you book.

Travelers

Cancellation policy

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

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

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