St. Peter's Basilica: Express Guided Tour

4.50

(355)

1 hour and 30 minutes

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the start of the experience.

Guide: English

Access to St. Peter's Basilica
Access to Papal Crypts
Guided tour
English-speaking guide
Headset to hear the guide

Access to the Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel
Skip-the-line service
Access to St Peter's Dome
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Tips

Guide: English

Access to St. Peter's Basilica
Access to Papal Crypts
Guided tour
English-speaking guide
Headset to hear the guide

Access to the Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel
Skip-the-line service
Access to St Peter's Dome
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Tips

Enjoy fast-track access to explore stunning art and architecture

Experience the grandeur of St. Peter’s Basilica with this express guided tour that includes reserved entrance, allowing you to bypass long lines and make the most of your time.

As you step inside one of the world’s largest and most important churches, your expert guide will lead you through its awe-inspiring interior, rich with centuries of history, art, and religious significance. Admire the magnificent dome designed by Michelangelo, the ornate bronze Baldachin by Bernini, and the world-famous Pietà sculpture, also by Michelangelo.

Meeting point:

Piazza della Città Leonina

Map

Instructions

Show your smartphone ticket to the guide at the meeting point, [Piazza della Città Leonina](https://maps.app.goo.gl/4UTho7XrbmGVbpaN7) (near the arches, where the square meets via di Porta Angelica). Facing the arches, the meeting point is located at the corner of the square, on the left-hand side, next to the kiosk
The City Wonders coordinators will be holding a sign and wearing blue City Wonders polo shirts or jackets
Do not go through the metal detectors before meeting the guide
To access St. Peter's Basilica, please consider that from June to the end of August, there could be long lines and the waiting time could be up to 30 minutes

Entry to St. Peter's Basilica is free of charge. In peak times, it could take up to 25 minutes to enter
Access to St. Peter's Basilica is not guaranteed without providing all participants' names in advance for organization
Bring a valid passport or ID. Without it, entry will be denied
Please note that the itinerary for the tours may differ from the advertised order of destinations. Any changes made to the tour itinerary are carefully planned and intended to enhance your overall experience
Not suitable for those who suffer from claustrophobia, vertigo, heart issues, or other serious medical conditions
Not wheelchair accessible
Tour subject to weather and liturgical events
Please phone +39 06 8336 0561 for any urgent issue
Please note that there's a mandatory security check at the Dome’s ticket office and the St. Peter’s Basilica (waiting times may occur)
Large bags and backpacks aren't allowed
Knees and shoulders must be covered
No hats or sunglasses
No clothing with rips, tears, or transparent material
In case of delay, there'll be no refund