Rome Fast Track Entry St Peter Basilica Grottoes and Square Discount Tickets

Overview

Bypass the queues and enjoy a fast track entry with a dedicated entrance for the security check. Then, begin your journey in St. Peter's Square and uncover its architectural wonders. Learn about the optical illusions designed by Bernini that make the square so captivating. Step inside the Basilica and be awestruck by its grandeur. Admire the stunning mosaics and understand why it took 150 years to complete its reconstruction. Stroll past renowned Renaissance and Neoclassical masterpieces, guided by your expert guide. Pause before the magnificent 98.5-foot canopy and appreciate the intricate beauty of Michelangelo's Pietà. PLEASE NOTE: In the event that the grottoes or certain areas of St. Peter’s Basilica are closed, your guide will adapt the itinerary by highlighting alternative sites and artworks within the basilica. As a result, the overall duration and quality of the tour will remain unchanged.

Meeting and Pickup

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

Inclusion

Professional art-historian guide

Thorough guided tour of St. Peter's Basilica

Full on-site assistance

Sterilised headsets to hear clearly your guide

Skip the line through express security check

Exclusion

Entrance ticket to the Dome is not included

The Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel are not part of this tour

Cancellation Policy

Refundable tickets

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

• 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
• 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Specialized infant seats are available

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Strollers are not allowed in the Basilica. There is a luggage deposit at the entrance of the basilica where you can leave the stroller

Please note that you will be required to pass through metal detectors at the entrance of the square

An appropriate dress-code is required in order to enter the churches: knees and shoulders should be covered

The meeting point is outside the Basilica before entering St. Peter's square and the security checks

The Vatican Necropoli is not part of this tour

The Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel are not part of this tour

We might not be able to accommodate, refund or reschedule late arrivals

Fast track entry with a dedicated entrance for the security check

PLEASE NOTE: In the event that the grottoes or certain areas of St. Peter’s Basilica are closed, your guide will adapt the itinerary by highlighting alternative sites and artworks within the basilica. As a result, the overall duration and quality of the tour will remain unchanged

Pets are not allowed inside the Basilica