Vatican: St. Peter’s Basilica, Dome & Tombs Reserved Entry & Tour Discount Tickets

Overview

Visit sites like St. Peter’s Square and Basilica with reserved entry. Meet your guide in Piazza della Città Leonina and dive into the ancient history of the Vatican City. Admire the statuesque columns and majestic pilasters in St. Peter’s Square. Walk through the walk close to the 1st balcony which is decorated with amazing frescoes. Enter the Basilica and reach the summit of the Dome after 320 steps, where you are rewarded for the climb with views of the city center. Have some free time to enjoy views of monuments like the Roman Colosseum and Pantheon. Be captivated by the Basilica's interiors which are filled with masterpieces from masters like Bernini and Michelangelo. See pieces from the Renaissance and Baroque periods. Follow your guide towards the Vatican’s historic Grottoes to get a closer look of the rooms, chapels, and the papal tombs, where many Popes, royals, and other dignitaries are laid to rest.

Meeting and Pickup

End Point

Language Offered

German-GUIDE

English-GUIDE

Spanish-GUIDE

Itinerary

Inclusion

Live Guide

Small groups of 15 person

Visit to the Papal Tombs

Guided Tour to the St. Peter’s Dome

St. Peter’s Basilica Reserved Access (NO skip-the-line)

Exclusion

Food and beverage

Hotel Pick up and Drop off

Gratuities

Skip-the-line access to Basilica and Dome

Cancellation Policy

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

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

- Provide each participant’s full name as on their passport when booking; tickets are nominative and valid only for the assigned participant.

- Present a valid ID or passport for verification during the visit.

- Entrance to St. Peter’s Basilica is free. This ticket grants access through a designated entry point but does not include skip-the-line privileges.

- All guests are required to undergo airport-style security. During high season the wait may be up to 2 hours.

- Late arrivals will neither be accommodated nor refunded.

- The elevator of the Dome only takes you to the first balcony, to climb up to the main Dome you will have to use the stairs (320 steps) which require 20 extra minutes

- The St. Peter's Basilica Dome might not be accessible during bad weather conditions

- The Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and Vatican Necropoli are not part of this tour

- Wear clothing that covers at least the shoulders and knees, if your clothing does not comply with the rules, you may be denied entry

- Some parts might not be accessible & are subject to unexpected closures until further notice due site’s restrictions

- What to bring: Passport or ID card (mandatory), Comfortable shoes, Weather-appropriate clothing

- Not allowed: Shorts, Baby strollers, Luggage or large bags, Short skirts, Sleeveless shirts, Backpacks, Umbrellas, Tripod, Animals, Potentially dangerous objects

Not suitable for wheelchair users and people with serious medical condition (vertigo and heart problems)