About this experience
Skip the hassle and enjoy priority entry to St. Peter’s Basilica and its iconic Dome. Benefit from fast check-in and hosted assistance, then explore the Basilica and Dome at your own pace.
At a glance
- Duration: 1 hr
- Skip-the-line entry
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Time on the tour1 hr
Guide languagesEnglish (audio guide)
Tour arrangementPrivate experience
Set aside 1 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What is included
- Explore at your own pace
- Easy hosted check-in
- Skip-the-line entry to St. Peter's Basilica
Not included
- Vatican security check (mandatory for all visitors)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Itinerary and highlights
Discover the world's largest church and admire Michelangelo's Pietà, Bernini's magnificent Baldachin and Chair of St. Peter, the breathtaking Grand Nave, and the sacred Papal Grottoes beneath the basilica.
Highlights
1/ Michelangelo's Pietà
2/ Bernini's Baldachin
3/ Grand Nave
4/ Papal Grottoes
5/ Chair of St. Peter
Meeting and pickup information
- Meet us at Viator Office, Via Santamaura 55, Rome. Only 2 minutes from Vatican Museums entrance and 5 minutes from Ottaviano or Cipro Metro Station Line A. Taxi/car can drop you in front of our office. Look for our glass door, Viator Partner stickers, and our welcoming staff.
Languages and tickets
- English — Audio
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Vatican Museums Specialist Tours
Accessibility and practical details
- Wheelchair accessible
- 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
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Questions about this experience
How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 1 hr.
Which guide languages are listed?
English (audio guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Child tickets: age 7–17; Adult tickets: age 18+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What accessibility information is provided?
Wheelchair accessible
What is the cancellation policy?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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