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St. Peter’s Basilica & Optional: Vatican Museums or Breakfast

4.2(172)Rated 4.2 out of 5 from 172 reviews5 hFree cancellationBy TOURISTATION
St. Peter’s Basilica & Optional: Vatican Museums or Breakfast

About this activity

Step into the spiritual and artistic heart of Vatican City with an unforgettable visit to St. Peter’s Basilica — one of the most iconic and breathtaking landmarks in the world.

With priority access and dedicated assistance, enter the Basilica smoothly and discover its extraordinary treasures. Admire Michelangelo’s masterpiece, the Pietà and marvel at Bernini’s magnificent Baldachin above the Papal Altar. Every corner reveals centuries of art, faith, and history at the very heart of the Catholic world.

Make your experience even more complete by upgrading your visit with reserved skip-the-line access to the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel.

Alternatively, start your day with a delicious Italian breakfast, including a hot drink of your choice (coffee or cappuccino), a freshly baked cornetto, and a refreshing fruit juice — the perfect way to enjoy a true Roman morning before or after your visit to St. Peter’s Basilica.

What's included

  • ✓Touristation Staff Assistance at the meeting point
  • ✓Italian breakfast: 1 hot drink (coffee or cappuccino), 1 cornetto, 1 juice (if option selected)
  • ✓Accompanied Reserved Entrance to St. Peter’s Basilica (no skip the line)
  • ✓Ancient Rome Multimedia Video
  • ✓Skip the line ticket to the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel (if option selected)
  • ✓St. Peter’s Basilica Audioguide App (not a guided tour)

Not included

  • ✕Guided tour
  • ✕Transfer from/to the Hotel
  • ✕Headsets
  • ✕Audioguide for Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel

Good to know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please note that this is not a guided tour, but an assistance service to help you enter smoothly and without any issues.
  • Please note that the meeting point is at the Touristation San Pietro Basilica in Borgo Vittorio, 48
  • Please note that entry to St. Peter’s Basilica is free of charge, as it is a church. The booked package allows you to skip the general line, but you are still required to go through security checks, which may take longer during high season, special events, or religious celebrations. On the specified dates, the waiting time could exceed one hour.
  • Shoulders and knees must be covered to enter the Basilica, as it is a sacred site.
  • Bring your own headphones to fully enjoy the audio guide app, which you will download on your mobile.
  • It is mandatory to bring a valid ID or passport for each participant.
  • After your visit to the Basilica (which lasts approximately two hours), you can access the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel with priority entrance and no waiting in line - If you have selected the option that includes the Vatican Museums. Please note that the entry time to the Vatican Museums for you is quite flexible, but it is generally scheduled for around two hours after your original booking time.

Cancellation policy

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

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