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Enjoy your reserved entrance to St. Peter's Basilica with our assistance that will accompany you to the entrance. Choose whether to visit the Dome or if you prefer our guided tour.

Highlights

• Feel the awe of St. Peter's Basilica, one of the world's most visited sites
• Climb to the top of the dome and enjoy a panoramic view of Rome from above
• Admire the marble floors and mosaics of the dome, designed by Michelangelo
• Visit the Papal Caves, where hundreds of popes are buried
• Marvel at the mosaic and stucco ornaments that embellish the Basilica's dome

Description

Meet your host at the meeting point and head to the entrance of St. Peter's Basilica. Enter inside the Basilica, with your reserved entrance, one of the world's most visited sites. Explore the Basilica and the Dome of St. Peter in a unique way, and enjoy the view of Rome from 136 meters high. If you prefer, choose to visit the Basilica with your guided tour. The Basilica is the place where, according to Christian belief, St. Peter was buried. Commissioned by Pope Julius II in the 16th century, you can admire Michelangelo's Pietà, Bernini's Baldachin, and the tombs of St. Peter. You will be enchanted by the enormous size of the building and the ceilings entirely covered in gold. Descend beneath the Basilica of San Pietro, three meters underground, and visit the Papal Caves, where hundreds of popes and members of the royal family have been buried since the 11th century. Choose to climb the Dome, and along the way, have the chance to see unique parts of the Basilica, from the marble floors to the mosaics of the dome, designed by Michelangelo. Once you reach the top, admire the entire eternal city. Experience a magical moment and take wonderful photos.

Includes

Reserved Entrance to St.Peter's Basilica Visit to the Papal Caves On-site assistance and guidance from our staff Guided Tour to St. Peter's Basilica (if option selected) Private Guided Tour to St. Peter's Basilica (if option selected) Reserved Ticket to the Dome (if option selected) All Taxes and Fees

Important Information

• You must be at the meeting point 30 minutes before your chosen time. Full names of all guests are mandatory. If there are errors in the exact filling of the names, access to the Basilica will not be permitted. Knees and shoulders must be covered. Please note that it is not possible to skip all the queue as all visitors must go through security checks as at the airport. To reach the top you need to climb about 300 steps. The option that includes the climb to the Dome is not suitable for children under 7 years of age, or people over 70 years of age, people who suffer from claustrophobia, vertigo, heart problems, those who have problems with heights or pregnant women.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund