Highlights
- Walk the path pilgrims have followed here for five centuries
- Stand above the tomb of St. Peter, where it all began
- Hear the meaning behind the altars, relics, and holy doors
- Follow every word in your own language — narration in 7 languages
- Pause for quiet reflection at your own pace, with no group to follow
Description
Discover the largest church ever built the smooth way — with pre-booked entry and a self-guided audioguide that brings St. Peter's Basilica to life at your own pace. No group to follow, no fixed timings: just you, your phone, and expert commentary in your language.
Available in 7 languages: English, Italian, German, French, Spanish, Chinese, and Portuguese, the audioguide leads you through the basilica's greatest treasures as you stand before them: Michelangelo's Pietà, Bernini's soaring bronze Baldachin above the papal altar, the confessio before the tomb of St. Peter, and the Papal Tombs in the grottoes beneath the floor, where dozens of popes rest. Pause whenever you like, replay anything, and linger as long as you wish.
Want to go higher? Add an optional climb to Michelangelo's dome by stairs, or by elevator with a shorter final climb for one of the most breathtaking panoramas in Rome, out across St. Peter's Square and the rooftops of the Eternal City.
Includes
Self-guided audio guide in 7 languages (English, Italian, German, French, Spanish, Chinese, Portuguese)
Audio guide access for your full basilica visit
Timed reserved entry tickets
Dome entry (if option selected)
Excludes
Headphones or earphones
Skip the line access
Important Information
- You'll be welcomed in person by our host, who checks you in and gets you set up with your audio guide app. From there, you explore at your own pace — there's no live walking tour
- All visitors pass through mandatory airport-style security. This is not a skip-the-line experience, and waits can be long in high season
- A strict dress code is enforced: shoulders and knees must be covered
- Photography without flash is permitted inside
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
