St. Peter's Basilica skip-the-line ticket with audio guide

45 minutesEnglishRome, Italy

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In the heart of Rome, nestled within Vatican City, stands the renowned and awe-inspiring St. Peter's Church. Its grand dome marks it as the world's largest church. Ascending the 120-metre high dome offers a spectacular view over Rome's skyline. The construction was completed in 1626, with Pope Urban VIII inaugurating the church in a grand ceremony.St. Peter's Basilica, spanning an area of 15,160 m², boasts the most expansive interior, accommodating up to 20,000 people. Inside, you'll find 800 columns crafted from marble, bronze and stucco, along with 44 altars and a wealth of art treasures, including Michelangelo's Pietà.The basilica and its square are a magnet for thousands of believers worldwide who attend the Pope's masses. A climb of 537 steps takes you to the dome, globally recognised as the largest cantilevered structure. Whether it's the dome of St. Peter's Basilica, the treasury, the Vatican caves or the necropolis - each is a sight to behold.

Get the chance to enter the awe-inspiring St. Peter's Church
You'll get the possibility to ascend the 120-metre high dome for a spectacular view over Rome
Inside, there are 800 columns crafted from marble, bronze and stucco, along with 44 altars
A wealth of art treasures awaits, including Michelangelo's Pietà
This is an opportunity to visit St. Peter's Square where thousands of believers attend Pope's masses

Audio-guided tour
Skip-the-line tickets
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Via della Conciliazione, 48, 00193 Roma, RM, Italia
Via della Conciliazione, 48, 00193 Roma, RM, Italia, Rome
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Not allowed:
It is not permitted to enter the Basilica with trolleys, large suitcases/backpacks, umbrellas with a spike tip, glass bottles, knives, scissors, any tools that could be harmful to other people or damage works of art
Know in advance:
Despite holding a skip-the-line ticket for St. Peter's Basilica, all visitors must undergo a mandatory security check which may involve a brief wait. However, priority access can significantly reduce your waiting time. While standard entry lines can take up to 3 hours during peak periods, with this service the waiting time is generally reduced to approximately 40 minutes to 1 hour
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