Vatican: St. Peter’s Basilica, Dome & Tombs Reserved Entry & Tour
Overview
Visit sites like St. Peter’s Square and Basilica with reserved entry.
Meet your guide in Piazza della Città Leonina and dive into the ancient history of the Vatican City. Admire the statuesque columns and majestic pilasters in St. Peter’s Square. Walk through the walk close to the 1st balcony which is decorated with amazing frescoes.
Enter the Basilica and reach the summit of the Dome after 320 steps, where you are rewarded for the climb with views of the city center. Have some free time to enjoy views of monuments like the Roman Colosseum and Pantheon.
Be captivated by the Basilica's interiors which are filled with masterpieces from masters like Bernini and Michelangelo. See pieces from the Renaissance and Baroque periods.
Follow your guide towards the Vatican’s historic Grottoes to get a closer look of the rooms, chapels, and the papal tombs, where many Popes, royals, and other dignitaries are laid to rest.
What's Included
- Small groups of 15 person
- Visit to the Papal Tombs
- St. Peter’s Basilica Reserved Access (NO skip-the-line)
- Guided Tour to the St. Peter’s Dome
- Live Guide
- Food and beverage
- Hotel Pick up and Drop off
- Gratuities
- Skip-the-line access to Basilica and Dome
Meeting Location
Piazza della Città Leonina
5, 00193 Roma RM, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Piazza San Pietro
00120 Città del Vaticano, Vatican City
The local guide will end the tour inside the St. Peter's Basilica.
What To Expect
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St. Peter's Square
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
St. Peter's Basilica
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
St. Peter's Basilica
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not suitable for wheelchair users and people with serious medical condition (vertigo and heart problems)
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- - Provide each participant’s full name as on their passport when booking; tickets are nominative and valid only for the assigned participant.
- - Present a valid ID or passport for verification during the visit.
- - Entrance to St. Peter’s Basilica is free. This ticket grants access through a designated entry point but does not include skip-the-line privileges.
- - All guests are required to undergo airport-style security. During high season the wait may be up to 2 hours.
- - Late arrivals will neither be accommodated nor refunded.
- - The elevator of the Dome only takes you to the first balcony, to climb up to the main Dome you will have to use the stairs (320 steps) which require 20 extra minutes
- - The St. Peter's Basilica Dome might not be accessible during bad weather conditions
- - The Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and Vatican Necropoli are not part of this tour
- - Wear clothing that covers at least the shoulders and knees, if your clothing does not comply with the rules, you may be denied entry
- - Some parts might not be accessible & are subject to unexpected closures until further notice due site’s restrictions
- - What to bring: Passport or ID card (mandatory), Comfortable shoes, Weather-appropriate clothing
- - Not allowed: Shorts, Baby strollers, Luggage or large bags, Short skirts, Sleeveless shirts, Backpacks, Umbrellas, Tripod, Animals, Potentially dangerous objects
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Destinations customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Small groups of 15 person.
- Visit to the Papal Tombs.
- St. Peter’s Basilica Reserved Access (NO skip-the-line).
- Guided Tour to the St. Peter’s Dome.
- Live Guide.
- Food and beverage.
- Hotel Pick up and Drop off.
- Gratuities.
- Skip-the-line access to Basilica and Dome.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Vatican: St. Peter’s Basilica, Dome & Tombs Reserved Entry & Tour is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not suitable for wheelchair users and people with serious medical condition (vertigo and heart problems)
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Vatican: St. Peter’s Basilica, Dome & Tombs Reserved Entry & Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Destinations. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Small groups of 15 person
- Visit to the Papal Tombs
- St. Peter’s Basilica Reserved Access (NO skip-the-line)
- Guided Tour to the St. Peter’s Dome
- Live Guide
- Food and beverage
- Hotel Pick up and Drop off
- Gratuities
- Skip-the-line access to Basilica and Dome
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not suitable for wheelchair users and people with serious medical condition (vertigo and heart problems)
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- - Provide each participant’s full name as on their passport when booking; tickets are nominative and valid only for the assigned participant.
- - Present a valid ID or passport for verification during the visit.
- - Entrance to St. Peter’s Basilica is free. This ticket grants access through a designated entry point but does not include skip-the-line privileges.
- - All guests are required to undergo airport-style security. During high season the wait may be up to 2 hours.
- - Late arrivals will neither be accommodated nor refunded.
- - The elevator of the Dome only takes you to the first balcony, to climb up to the main Dome you will have to use the stairs (320 steps) which require 20 extra minutes
- - The St. Peter's Basilica Dome might not be accessible during bad weather conditions
- - The Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and Vatican Necropoli are not part of this tour
- - Wear clothing that covers at least the shoulders and knees, if your clothing does not comply with the rules, you may be denied entry
- - Some parts might not be accessible & are subject to unexpected closures until further notice due site’s restrictions
- - What to bring: Passport or ID card (mandatory), Comfortable shoes, Weather-appropriate clothing
- - Not allowed: Shorts, Baby strollers, Luggage or large bags, Short skirts, Sleeveless shirts, Backpacks, Umbrellas, Tripod, Animals, Potentially dangerous objects
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
- Operated by a business
