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Rome St. Peter’s Basilica Entrance with Audio Guide and Optional Dome

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  • Rome, Italy
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Explore St. Peter’s Basilica at your own pace with reserved access, a multilingual audio guide, and an optional climb for views across Rome.

About this tour

Explore Rome’s St. Peter’s Basilica with reserved access and a self-guided audio tour that lets you discover its treasures at your own pace. With commentary available in English, Italian, German, French, Spanish, Chinese, and Portuguese, you can pause and replay as you stand before the works that make this landmark unforgettable.

Admire Michelangelo’s Pietà, look up at Bernini’s soaring bronze Baldachin above the papal altar, and visit the confessio before the tomb of St. Peter. Continue into the grottoes beneath the basilica to see the Papal Tombs. There’s no group to follow or fixed pace to keep; bring your smartphone and explore independently. Headsets and an internet connection are not included.

For a higher perspective, choose the optional dome climb. Depending on your selection, access is by stairs or elevator, with a shorter final climb after the elevator. From the dome, take in views across St. Peter’s Square and Rome’s rooftops. Choose the option that suits your visit and experience St. Peter’s Basilica your way.

Highlights

  • Admire Michelangelo’s Pietà and Bernini’s bronze Baldachin
  • Explore the basilica at your own pace with a smartphone audio guide
  • Add an optional dome climb for sweeping views across Rome
  • Visit the Papal Tombs in the grottoes beneath the basilica

What's included

Included

  • Reserved access to St. Peter’s Basilica
  • Special entrance and assistance at the meeting point
  • Self-guided smartphone audio tour in multiple languages
  • Access to St. Peter’s Dome by stairs, only with the dome-climb option
  • Access to St. Peter’s Dome by elevator, only with the dome-climb option

Not included

  • Live guide
  • Headsets
  • Internet connection

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Important information

  • Dome access is included only with the dome-climb option
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnant travelers, or travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

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