St. Peter’s Basilica & Dome Entry Ticket Audio Guided Tour
Overview
Experience the renowned Cupola of St. Peter’s Basilica, offering breathtaking views of the city. Secure your St. Peter’s Basilica dome tickets to ensure access to this unparalleled experience.
Utilize the Basilica’s elevator with your St. Peter’s dome tickets to effortlessly reach the Cupola’s base, avoiding 171 steps. From here, marvel at the interior of the Basilica, and ascend to the summit, known as ‘La Lanterna,’ for unparalleled vistas of the Eternal City, exclusive to this location. Take in the Vatican Gardens, the Sistine Chapel roof, and the chimney of the Pope’s election, all while receiving captivating insights about St. Peter’s through your audio guide.
Next, enjoy a self-guided audio tour of St. Peter’s Basilica, accompanied by insightful commentary with your St. Peter’s Basilica entry pass. This adventure is made complete with a St. Peter’s Basilica ticket, enhancing your journey through one of Rome’s most iconic landmarks.
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Tour Highlights
Enjoy the panoramic views of Rome from the highest building in the city- Head to the base of the Dome by elevator
- Learn interesting facts about St. Peter's with an audio guide
Inclusions & Exclusions
Know Before you go- ✅ Please ensure you arrive promptly at the meeting point at the time you have booked, so you can exchange your voucher.
- ✅ Please note that the elevator will take you to the first level of the Dome. To reach the top you will need to climb around 300 steps. For this reason, the tour is not recommended for children under 7 years and adults over 75 years or anyone claustrophobic, suffers from vertigo, or has walking difficulty.
- ✅ Entrance to the Vatican is subject to a strict dress code. Please make sure your shoulders and knees are covered. Low-cut or sleeveless tops or shorts are not allowed for men or women.
- ✅ Visitors who do not adhere to the dress code will not be permitted entry to the Vatican.
- ✅ Not recommended for pregnant women or participants with heart complaints, back problems or other serious medical conditions.
- ✅ Not wheelchair accessible.
Frequently Asked QuestionsKnives, scissors, and any sharp objects must be surrendered before entering either the Basilica or the Museums. The dress code to enter the Basilica and the Museums is strictly enforced. Sleeveless shirts, shorts above the knee, and miniskirts are not permitted.
We recommend arriving early in the morning, so you won't have to wait in a long security line or the line to climb the dome.
The elevator will take you to the first level of the Dome. To reach the top you will need to climb around 300 steps. For this reason, the tour is not recommended for children under 7 years and adults over 75 years or anyone who is claustrophobic, suffers from vertigo or has a walking difficulty.
Meeting Point
What people say about this experience
Evadneira
Getting hold of St. Peter's Basilica tickets ahead of time was a complete game-changer that rescued our precious time and enabled us to truly appreciate the breathtaking beauty inside, thanks to hassle-free admission.
Astridelle
Purchasing tickets for St. Peter's Basilica online provides an unparalleled level of convenience that is difficult to overemphasize. Opting for skip-the-line access allowed us to enjoy our visit without any unnecessary hassle or stress.
Syliara
I strongly advise booking St. Peter's Basilica tickets in advance, as this guarantees a seamless process and allows for ample time to fully appreciate the grandeur of this iconic destination.
Isabeau
The St. Peter's Basilica tickets proved to be a savior as they saved us from long queues and unnecessary inconvenience, granting us immediate access to one of the most magnificent landmarks in the world.
Quinlanth
Ensure you have ample time to appreciate the astonishing art and architecture by availing of skip-the-line access to St. Peter's Basilica - a hassle-free way not to be missed!
Thorenix
The St. Peter's Basilica ticketing system is commendable for its efficiency which contributed to a seamless experience.
Avalindra
Pre-booking St. Peter's Basilica sip-the-line entry is immensely valuable and an absolute necessity for maximizing one's time in Rome.
Delphi
It can be done without telling it, you have to go there, exciting, immense, unique, full of history, everyone should visit it at least once in their life.
Silvia
We had a great time, our guide, Cristina, was exceptional! Valentina and her brother Federico were also super nice, we had a great time with everyone. St. Peter's is a must see, you can't come to Rome without seeing St. Peter's.
Sonia
Thanks to Romina, punctual and very competent. An hour-long guided tour enriched with details and anecdotes. Recommended for having a smattering of an impressive work!
Nitroluka
We visited St. Peter's Basilica with the guide named Silvia. It turned out to be an interesting visit with a clear and passionate explanation. I highly recommend it.
Veronica
We visited S.Pietro with Romina who introduced us and illustrated the secrets of this immense and magnificent basilica.
Luigina
We visited St. Peter's Basilica with the guide Paolo who was very good and competent. We got some very interesting information.
Elisa I
We spent a beautiful day in Rome, visiting St. Peter's Basilica and the Dome. We were pleasantly welcomed by the staff on duty in the area where audio guides can be purchased. Thanks to everyone and especially to Valentina (Bacone) who was kind and very nice with our children!
Anna
Beautiful visit...very detailed online audio guides, used thanks to the magnificent help of the very nice Valentina Bancone and the support of Marco Recommended!!!
Valeria C
Very useful queue skipper! a few minutes late, but rewarded with access to the Basilica from a secondary side entrance which allowed us to see areas closed to the public (Teutonic cemetery). Thank you!
Marzia P
Excellent purchase. Very kind staff. Particular thanks go to the nice and professional staff Valentina B and Luca B for their kindness and friendliness.
mrqs
Well organised, it allows you to skip the kilometre-long queue to access the Basilica and have a very detailed audio guide to download directly onto your smartphone. Very friendly and knowledgeable staff.
Laura B
Organized from one day to the next, we were able to see the basilica despite the short time accompanied by the kind and competent voice of Giovanni
Consuelo R
Excellent service I would say, dedicated assistance both outside and at the internal desk. Staff prepared for information and assistance
Fabrizio R
excellent experience, punctual and excellent guide, Valeria, a cultured and very professional person
Sunshine
As Catholics, my wife and I were deeply moved to physically visit Via Pietro. The story is incredible. It's hard to come to terms with so much priceless art and history all together in one place.
Nils M
The service was excellent and the staff who took us through the gates and security were very professional. Speciell thanks Valentina Bancone. She was very helpful and brought a smile to our face.
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