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St. Peter's Basilica entry tickets

Tourists exploring the interior of St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican City, with ornate architecture and religious art.
St. Peter's Basilica interior with ornate ceiling and grand columns in Vatican City.
View of St. Peter's Basilica interior from the dome, showcasing ornate architecture and Vatican City landmarks.
Visitors on St. Peter’s Basilica Dome Terrace in Rome, Italy, overlooking cityscape.

Explore St. Peter's Basilica and enjoy an engaging audio guide. Upgrade for dome access via stairs or elevator.

Highlights

  • Enjoy seamless entry to St. Peter's Basilica with this flexible one-hour tour, making your visit both easy and memorable.

  • Your ticket includes a digital audio guide that brings the Basilica’s incredible history to life with fascinating insights.

  • Elevate your experience with an optional trip to the Dome and get a closer look at its mosaics.

  • You can take the elevator or climb the steps to the terrace and enjoy views of the city.

  • Discover over 100 papal tombs, the final resting places of popes through the ages and marvel at masterpiece artworks like Bernini’s towering baldachin.

Inclusions

  • Direct entry to St. Peter's Basilica

  • Access to the terrace by lift or staircase (as per option selected)

  • Dome entry (as per option selected)

  • Digital audio guide

Cancellation Policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City is a masterpiece of Renaissance and Baroque art, blending faith, history, and jaw-dropping art under one iconic dome. Walk through its grand halls, uncover peaceful chapels, and admire treasures like Michelangelo's Pietà, The Meeting of Leo I and Attila, the Tomb of Pope Urban VIII, and the shrine of St. Helena. With roots dating back to the 4th century, this world-famous basilica has drawn pilgrims and travelers for nearly 2,000 years.

Take your time exploring hidden mosaics, intricate tombs, and timeless sculptures. If you've opted for lift access, head to the terrace via elevator for sweeping views of the Eternal City and get an up-close look at the dazzling mosaics of St. Peter’s Dome from the same perspective as its creators. Feeling adventurous? You have the option to climb 320 steps to the top of the dome for an unforgettable view that makes the journey well worth it. Throughout your visit, a digital audio guide will keep you tuned into the fascinating stories behind this extraordinary landmark.

St Peter's Basilica

Monday07:00 AM - 06:30 PMlast entry 06:30 PM
Tuesday07:00 AM - 06:30 PMlast entry 06:30 PM
Wednesday12:30 PM - 06:30 PMlast entry 06:30 PM
Thursday07:00 AM - 06:30 PMlast entry 06:30 PM
Friday07:00 AM - 06:30 PMlast entry 06:30 PM
Saturday07:00 AM - 06:30 PMlast entry 06:30 PM
Sunday07:00 AM - 06:30 PMlast entry 06:30 PM

St Peters Basilica Dome

Monday07:30 AM - 05:00 PMlast entry 04:30 PM
Tuesday07:30 AM - 05:00 PMlast entry 04:30 PM
Wednesday07:30 AM - 05:00 PMlast entry 04:30 PM
Thursday07:30 AM - 05:00 PMlast entry 04:30 PM
Friday07:30 AM - 05:00 PMlast entry 04:30 PM
Saturday07:30 AM - 05:00 PMlast entry 04:30 PM
Sunday07:30 AM - 05:00 PMlast entry 04:30 PM

St Peters Square

Monday07:00 AM - 07:10 PM
Tuesday07:00 AM - 07:10 PM
Wednesday07:00 AM - 07:10 PM
Thursday07:00 AM - 07:10 PM
Friday07:00 AM - 07:10 PM
Saturday07:00 AM - 07:10 PM
Sunday07:00 AM - 07:10 PM

What’s not allowed

  • Sleeveless or low-cut garments, shorts above the knee, miniskirts and hats are not allowed.

Accessibility

  • The lift only reaches the first terrace; 320 steps follow to the top, so it’s not wheelchair accessible.

Additional information

  • Not suitable for those with heart issues, vertigo, or reduced mobility, and not recommended for pregnant individuals.

  • Arrive on time for your ticket and allow 2–3 hours for the Basilica and Dome.

  • Ages 6+ welcome, with adults needed for those under 16.

  • No pets or infants allowed.

  • Your ticket will be emailed to you shortly.

  • Please arrive at the redemption point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.

  • Display the ticket on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the redemption point.

Ticket redemption point

  • Show your ticket at Saint Peter's Square.

  • Address: Piazza San Pietro, 00120 Città del Vaticano, Vatican City .

Get directions to the redemption point

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