St Peters Basilica, Underground and Dome Entry with Audio App

3.7(11)2 hours - 3 hoursGerman, Portuguese, Chinese, English +3Book 1 hour aheadVatican City, Italy

From

$18

Explore the magnificence of St. Peter’s Basilica with a flexible audio-guided experience designed for independent travelers. Your experience begins with hosted assistance at the meeting point, where our staff will welcome you and accompany you to the Basilica entrance for a smooth and stress-free start.

Inside, discover Michelangelo’s masterpieces, Bernini’s stunning architecture, and centuries of Vatican history through your personal audio guide and headset system. Continue your journey with access to the famous Dome, choosing between the elevator-assisted climb or the full staircase ascent for breathtaking panoramic views over Rome.

Your experience also includes access to the Vatican underground corridor, revealing hidden passages and fascinating historic spaces beneath the Basilica. Combining cultural insight, unforgettable views, and dedicated assistance, this experience offers a memorable way to explore St. Peter’s Basilica at your own pace.

Included

Entry to the papal tombs and underground catacombs
Entry to the Dome (With or Without elevator) Depends on selected tour option.
Entry to the St peters Basilica
Accompanied by the host until the entrance.
Audio guide application in multiple language

Not included

Live guide and headsets

Choose your option

2 options

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What you'll do

St. Peter's Square
Borgo Santo Spirito, Piazza Papa Pio XII, Vatican City, Italy
Begin your journey in St. Peter’s Square, where your guide will introduce the genius of Bernini’s colonnade and the symbolic significance of this grand piazza.
30 minAdmission included
La Pieta
Piazza San Pietro, Basilica Di San Pietro, Vatican City, Italy
From there, step inside the Basilica of St. Peter, where treasures such as Michelangelo’s Pietà, the Baldachin of Bernini, and the richly decorated chapels await.
15 minAdmission included
St. Peter's Basilica
Piazza San Pietro, Vatican City, Italy
Explore St. Peter’s Basilica with a detailed audio guide experience through the application which will be pre downloaded in your smartphone.
45 minAdmission included
The Vatican Grottoes
Piazza San Pietro, Vatican City, Italy
Next, prepare for the highlight of the experience: the climb to the Dome. You may choose between two options—take the elevator partway for a more relaxed ascent, or climb the full staircase if you’re up for a challenge. Either way, reaching the top rewards you with one of the most breathtaking panoramic views of Rome, stretching from the Vatican Gardens to the Colosseum and beyond.
30 minAdmission included

Meeting and pickup

4 locations

Meeting point1

Meeting
St. Peter's Square
Borgo Santo Spirito, Piazza Papa Pio XII, Vatican City, Italy
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End point

End

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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