Your experience
Skip the queues, explore St. Peter's Basilica at your own pace, and climb Michelangelo's Dome with one seamless ticket.
Getting started
Arrive at St. Peter's Basilica for your reserved entry time and proceed through the mandatory security screening. Once inside, begin exploring with your multilingual audio guide and digital map featuring 27 highlights. If you've selected a Dome option, follow the timings on your ticket for your ascent.
What to expect
St. Peter's Basilica
Enter the world's largest church through a reserved entry line and explore its monumental interiors at your own pace. Your multilingual audio guide and digital map lead you through 27 highlights, bringing the Basilica's art, architecture, and centuries of Catholic tradition to life.
Features
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Admire Michelangelo's Pietà, Bernini's Baldacchino, and the monumental nave with commentary that explains their artistic and historical significance.
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Reserved entry lets you bypass the regular public queue, giving you more time inside the Basilica.
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Navigate easily with the digital map, which highlights 27 key points of interest throughout the church.
Papal Tombs
Continue beneath the Basilica to the Papal Tombs, where generations of popes are buried in one of the Vatican's most peaceful spaces.
Features
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Access to the Papal Tombs is included with every ticket.
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Your audio guide adds context to the history of the papacy and the significance of this sacred burial site.
Michelangelo's Dome
Finish your visit by climbing to the summit of Michelangelo's Dome, the highest viewpoint in Rome.
Features
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Depending on your ticket, climb all 551 steps or take the elevator to the terrace before completing the final ascent on foot.
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From the summit, enjoy panoramic views across St. Peter's Square, Vatican City, and Rome's skyline.
Wrapping up
For a more in-depth visit, upgrade to a guided tour of St. Peter's Basilica and the Papal Tombs in English, German, French, Spanish, or Italian. Guided options include Dome access via elevator and expert commentary that reveals the stories behind the Basilica's masterpieces, architecture, and traditions.
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- Mobile ticketShow it on your phone
- Duration1.5 – 2 hours
- CancellationNon-refundable
- Enter St. Peter’s Basilica at your reserved time and explore its sacred spaces, masterpieces, and Papal Tombs with fewer waiting hassles.
- Stand atop Michelangelo's Dome for breathtaking views over St. Peter's Square, Vatican City, and Rome after climbing all 551 steps or taking the elevator to the terrace.
- Follow a multilingual audio guide and digital map covering 27 highlights, from Renaissance masterpieces to hidden Basilica details.
- Discover the stories behind the Basilica’s art, architecture, and traditions at your own pace with immersive self-guided commentary.
- Upgrade to an expert-led tour in English, German, French, Spanish, or Italian for deeper insights alongside Dome access via elevator.
- Reserved entry to St. Peter's Basilica
- Access to Papal Tombs
- Digital audio guide and a map of 27 key highlights \[as per option selected\]
- Dome access via stairs or elevator \[as per option selected\]
- Guided tour of Basilica and Papal Tombs in English, German, French, Spanish or Italian \[as per option selected\]
- Food and drinks
Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly. Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point. Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
- Getting there: Rome, Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy, ROME.
- Tickets: Bring your mobile voucher or booking confirmation to present at entry.
- ID documents: Carry a valid photo ID or passport for security checks.
- Footwear: Wear comfortable walking shoes, as there are stairs and long stretches on foot.
- Dress code: Dress modestly with shoulders and knees covered; avoid sleeveless tops, short shorts, and miniskirts.
- Audio guide gear: Bring your own earphones or headphones to use the digital audio guide on your smartphone.
- Wheelchair access: This experience is not wheelchair accessible at the Basilica or Dome.
- Stair climb: The Dome climb has 551 steep, narrow stairs and confined spaces that are not suitable for infants or pregnant individuals.
- Health conditions: This experience is not suitable for visitors with mobility concerns, heart conditions, vertigo, or claustrophobia.
- Elevator reach: The elevator only goes to the terrace, and 320 additional steps are needed to reach the summit.
- Age requirement: The minimum recommended age for the Dome climb is 6 years, and all minors up to 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
- Large luggage: Do not bring large bags, backpacks, suitcases, or luggage into the Basilica or Dome.
- Food and drinks: Refrain from bringing food, drinks, glass items, or smoking materials onto the premises.
