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St. Peter's Basilica Skip the Line

4.0(536)Rated 4.0 out of 5 from 536 reviews2 hFree cancellationBy Gyash Tours
St. Peter's Basilica Skip the Line

About this activity

Discover the art and monumental spaces of St Peter’s Basilica with entry for your selected time. Your booking follows the option chosen: Basilica entry, an English or Spanish guided tour, or Basilica and Dome by lift. For the Dome option, the lift reaches the terraces, followed by 320 steps on foot to the top. This option is self-guided, with no live guide or audio guide included, and requires at least two adults. Collect your tickets at Gyash Tours, Vicolo del Farinone 23, 15 minutes before your booked time. Mandatory security checks and possible waiting times apply. Areas open to visitors may vary with religious services.

What's included

  • ✓St. Peter's Basilica Access
  • ✓The Vatican reserves up to 40 minutes for the mandatory security checks, which cannot be skipped.
  • ✓Skip the line tickets

Not included

  • ✕Guided tour with a licensed guide
  • ✕Audioguide included only with audioguide option
  • ✕DOME included only with the selected option
  • ✕Hotel pickup and drop off

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
  • A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
  • Name on the ticket: All entrance tickets must be purchased in the name of the visitor. It is mandatory to ensure that the name entered during the booking process matches the visitor's identification. Regardless of the purchaser, the ticket must be in the visitor's name to be valid for entry.
  • Invalid Tickets: If the name on the ticket does not match the identity of the visitor, the ticket will be considered invalid and cannot be used for entry.
  • Liability: We do not accept any responsibility for any mistakes made during the booking process. If the visitor's name is entered incorrectly, the ticket will be invalid and no refunds or corrections can be made.
  • Security: Visitors must pass through airport-style security. The wait at the security checkpoint can last more than 30 minutes, depending on Vatican security.
  • Children from 0 to 6 years free
  • The ticket must be collected at the shop at Vicolo del Farinone 23
  • The Vatican reserves up to 40 minutes for the mandatory security checks, which cannot be skipped.

Cancellation policy

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

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