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Rome St. Peter’s Basilica Entry Ticket

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37 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Rome, Italy
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Skip the general admission line at St. Peter’s Basilica, visit the papal tombs, and add Dome access or a guided tour if you choose.

About this tour

Step past the general admission line and spend more of your visit inside one of Rome’s most remarkable landmarks. This St. Peter’s Basilica entry ticket also gives you access to the Vatican Grottoes, where the papal tombs lie beneath the basilica.

Explore at your own pace, or choose an upgrade with a licensed professional guide. The guided option lasts 1.5 hours and is limited to 20 people. You can also select access to St. Peter’s Dome, reached by elevator; allow at least 30 extra minutes after the tour to visit the viewpoint. Options vary, so check your selection when booking.

St. Peter’s Basilica is a working monument with security checks and visitor rules. Bring the full name of every participant, dress with knees and shoulders covered, and arrive on time. Large bags are not allowed, and the site is not wheelchair accessible. Choose the option that suits your visit and make the most of your time at St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome.

Highlights

  • Skip the general admission line at St. Peter’s Basilica
  • Explore the Vatican Grottoes and papal tombs
  • Add elevator access to St. Peter’s Dome
  • Choose an upgrade with a licensed guide

What's included

Included

  • Skip-the-line entrance to St. Peter’s Basilica
  • Access to the papal tombs (Vatican Grottoes)
  • St. Peter’s Dome access with elevator, if selected
  • Licensed professional guide, if selected

Not included

  • Pickup and drop-off
  • Scavi/Necropolis access
  • Audio guide or guided tour unless selected

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Important information

  • Provide the full name of every participant; missing names may result in refused entry
  • Arrive on time; late arrivals cannot join or reschedule without paying again and are not eligible for a refund
  • Cover knees and shoulders for all visitors
  • Allow at least 20 minutes for security screening
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  • Large bags, backpacks, and suitcases are not permitted; only very small bags are allowed, and no cloakroom is available
  • Moderate physical fitness is recommended
  • This activity is not wheelchair accessible
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult; infants and small children may ride in a stroller
  • Departure times may vary by up to 20 minutes, and security or capacity limits may delay departures
  • If you select Dome access, allow at least 30 extra minutes after the tour

Frequently asked questions

Can I skip the line at St. Peter’s Basilica?

The ticket provides skip-the-line entrance, allowing you to bypass the general admission line.

Are the papal tombs included?

Yes. Access to the papal tombs in the Vatican Grottoes is included.

Is St. Peter’s Dome access included?

Dome access with elevator is included only if you select that option.

Can I choose a guided tour?

Yes. You can select an upgrade with a licensed professional guide. The guided tour lasts 1.5 hours and has a maximum group size of 20.

What should I know before visiting?

Provide each participant’s full name, cover knees and shoulders, arrive on time, and allow at least 20 minutes for security screening.

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.54 from 37 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

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  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 6.2.

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