Vatican: St. Peter’s Dome Entry Ticket & Basilica Audio Tour
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.
- Access to the Papal Tombs
- Entry to the St. Peter’s Basilica
- St. Peter’s Dome entry ticket
- Audio tour of St. Peter’s Basilica
- Information about the basilica, its art, architecture, and history
- Opportunity to explore the site at your own pace
- Panoramic views of Rome from the Dome
- Food and drinks
- Headphones (please bring your own)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Live tour guide
- Access to the Papal Tombs
- Entry to the St. Peter’s Basilica
- St. Peter’s Dome entry ticket
- Audio tour of St. Peter’s Basilica
- Information about the basilica, its art, architecture, and history
- Opportunity to explore the site at your own pace
- Panoramic views of Rome from the Dome
- Food and drinks
- Headphones (please bring your own)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Live tour guide
Discover the grandeur of St. Peter’s Basilica and experience one of Rome’s most iconic landmarks at your own pace. Enter the magnificent basilica and explore its extraordinary art, architecture, and centuries of history with an informative audio tour. Admire the breathtaking interiors of St. Peter’s Basilica, home to masterpieces and remarkable details from centuries of Christian and Renaissance history. Learn fascinating stories about the basilica, its artwork, and the people who helped shape this extraordinary monument.
Continue your experience with entry to St. Peter’s Dome, one of Rome’s most spectacular viewpoints. As you make your way up, appreciate the incredible architecture of Michelangelo’s famous dome and enjoy unforgettable views over Vatican City and Rome.
Your visit also includes access to the Papal Tombs, located beneath St. Peter’s Basilica. Discover this historic underground area and learn about the popes who were laid to rest here.
With your audio tour as your guide, you can explore at your own pace while discovering the history, art, and traditions that make St. Peter’s Basilica one of the world’s most important religious and cultural landmarks.
A memorable Vatican experience combining St. Peter’s Basilica, the iconic Dome, an informative audio tour, and the historic Papal Tombs.
- Climb to the dome first, then explore the Basilica downhill and unhurried
- Commentary in 9 languages on our own app, with no rental desk to queue at
- Descend to the Papal Grottoes, the resting place of dozens of popes
- Look down into the nave from the inner balcony, 53 metres above the floor
The meeting point may vary. Always check the tickets we sent you to confirm the final details before the activity.
Not suitable for
- People over 95 years
What to bring
- Passport or ID card
Not allowed
- Alcohol and drugs
- Luggage or large bags
- Shorts
- Weapons or sharp objects
Know before you go
- All visitors pass through airport-style security
- Guaranteed Refund if the Basilica Is Closed: If the Basilica is unexpectedly closed and this essential part of the booked experience cannot be provided, customers are guaranteed a full refund
- Not recommended for anyone with heart conditions, claustrophobia, vertigo or reduced mobility
- Strict dress code: shoulders and knees covered for all visitors
- The Basilica may close without notice for papal ceremonies
- The dome involves 320 steps after the lift, or 551 steps on foot; the passage is narrow and there is no way to turn back partway
