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St Peter's Basilica & Dome: Guided Tour

Explore St. Peter's Basilica with a professional art historian

St. Peter's Basilica
Open today: 07:00 - 18:00

  1. Duration: 1h 45mins

  2. Max group size: 25

  3. Live guide: English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

Registered address: Via di S. Giovanni in Laterano 132, 00184, Rome, IT
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Included

  • Ticket access to St Peter's dome
  • Guided tour of St. Peter's Basilica
  • Headset so that you can always hear your guide
  • Free time after the tour to explore the Basilica at your own leisure

Not included

  • Access to the Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel
  • Skip-the-line service
  • Guided tour of St. Peter's dome
  • Access to Papal Grottoes

Meeting point

Largo del Colonnato 5, 00193, Rome
  • Meet your guide at the meeting point at Largo del Colonnato 5. The meeting point is outside the Basilica before entering St. Peter's square and the security checks. Do not go through the metal detectors before meeting the guide
  • Look for the yellow sign with the TOURIKS logo on it
  • Please arrive 20 minutes before your scheduled start time
  • Do not go through the metal detectors before meeting the guide
  • Bring your own wired headphones (just in case)
  • 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

Gain incredible insight (and views of Vatican City) with tickets for a guided tour of St. Peter's Basilica and climb to the top of the dome.

Start your tour by ascending the stairs to the dome of St. Peter's. Contemplate the interior mosaics of the dome up close while your guide shares stories about the history of this Renaissance-style church.

Once you reach the viewing deck, marvel at the stunning views of St. Peter's Square and the Vatican Gardens from above.

Admire Rome from a height of 136 meters, and spot the Colosseum, the Pantheon, Castel Sant'Angelo, and other historic sites.

From here, descend directly into the Basilica and avoid the long lines at its entrance. Wander through renowned works of Renaissance and Neoclassic art by Canova, Michelangelo, and Bernini with an art historian as your guide.

Dress Code (for all genders):

  • Knees and shoulders must be covered
  • No hats or sunglasses
  • No clothing with rips, tears, or transparent material
  • Failure to comply to these rules may result in denied entry
  • Strollers are not allowed inside the Basilica

St. Peter's Basilica

Tuesday
07:00 - 18:00
Wednesday
13:30 - 18:00
Thursday
07:00 - 18:00
Friday
07:00 - 18:00
Saturday
07:00 - 18:00
Sunday
13:30 - 18:00
Monday
07:00 - 18:00
  • Cancellation is possible until 24 hours before your visit.
  • Rescheduling is possible until 24 hours before your visit.

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