Skip the Line St Peters Basilica, Papal Tombs & Dome Guided Tour

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Skip the Line St Peters Basilica, Papal Tombs & Dome Guided Tour

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Duration
1 h 30 min
Group size
Up to 15 travellers
Guide languages
German, English, Italian, French, Spanish

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Overview

Begin your exploration inside the Basilica, marveling at masterpieces such as Michelangelo’s renowned sculpture La Pietà, Bernini's majestic Baldacchino, and the elaborate altar. Your knowledgeable guide will bring to life the remarkable history, intricate art, and architectural wonders of this iconic landmark, considered the heart of the Catholic faith.

Enter the Vatican Grottoes, to visit the papal tombs, chapels and corridors, paying respects at the final resting places of popes, royals, and revered dignitaries from centuries past.

This unique tour ensures you fully appreciate the unparalleled artistry, spiritual significance, and historic magnificence of St. Peter’s Basilica.

After the tour, if you have selected the Dome option, please allow an extra 30 minutes minimum after the tour has finished as you'll take the elevator to St. Peter’s Dome. Here, you will be rewarded with breathtaking panoramic views of the city, offering an unforgettable experience high above Rome.

What's included

Skip the line entrance to St. Peter's Basilica
Headsets to hear the guide clearly in crowded areas
Access to St.Peter's Dome (if Option Selected)
Access to the papal tombs
Tour Experience with Expert Official Licensed Basilica Guide

Not included

Location pick-up and drop off
Scavi / Necropolis
It is Mandatory to provide full names of each visitor to enter the monument

What you will do

St. Peter's Square
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.
Pass by, no stop
St. Peter's Basilica
The Papal Basilica of Saint Peter in the Vatican City, 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.
St. Peter's is famous as a place of pilgrimage and for its liturgical functions. The pope presides at a number of liturgies throughout the year both within the basilica or the adjoining St. Peter's Square; these liturgies draw audiences numbering from 15,000 to over 80,000 people.
1 h 30 min

Meeting point

Once you book, we organize everything. Just show up at the office (VIA GERMANICO, 16) at the correct time (Please arrive 15 minutes before your booked departure time) where your guide will meet you with your ticket to skip the line and enter the Basilica.

End point: You will end the tour inside St.Peter's Basilica. You will then exit into St.Peter's Square.

Important information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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.
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.
This tour is not wheelchair accessible
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 note that on the day of your visit certain areas of the monument/attraction can be closed due to either religious events or national holidays.
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.