Rome: St. Peter's Basilica & Dome Entry Ticket with Audio Guide
Overview
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Explore St. Peter's Basilica and Dome like never before, from 136 meters up. Take in Rome's views from high up on a self-guided tour.
Situated in Vatican City, St. Peter's Basilica stands as a symbol of both long-standing religious importance and exceptional architectural ingenuity. Initially ordered by Pope Julius II during the 16th century, this grandiose basilica was constructed on the presumed location of Saint Peter's burial ground.
First, climb the dome, and get a close look at the interior mosaics while your audio guide tells you about the church's history. Be amazed by the panoramic views of St Peter's Square and the Vatican Gardens.
After descending from the dome, admire Michelangelo's Pietà, Bernini's Baldacchino, and the final resting places of St Peter and other popes. Using a digital map and 27 designated listening points, the audio tour will lead you on a journey through the basilica's key highlights. Explore the detailed mosaics that grace the interior walls.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Please note the elevator will take you to the first level of the Dome. To reach the top you will need to climb 300 steps (if option is selected)
Please note the full climb without an elevator ride is 551 steps (if option is selected)
This experience is not recommended for children under 7 years and adults over 75 years or anyone who is claustrophobic, suffers from vertigo or has mobility difficulties
Entry to the Vatican is subject to a strict dress code. Please make sure your shoulders and knees are covered. Low-cut or sleeveless tops or shorts are not allowed for men or women
Entry to the Vatican requires a security check. During high seasons, queues for security checks may take up to 150 minutes
At the time you have booked, redeem your voucher with a member of staff at the bar 'Al san Michele' (Borgo di Santo Spirito 17, 00193 Rome).
The experience includes two in-app digital audio tours: download these prior to arrival by scanning the QR code on your voucher.
For the Papal Audience please arrive at the meeting point by 7:20am, and then return to the meeting point by 1:00pm for the Basilica dome entry and elevator (if option selected)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
10% discount at the Mondo Cattolico store
Assistance at the meeting point
Audio guide of St. Peter's Basilica Dome
Audio guide of St. Peter's Basilica
Entry ticket to the Dome of St. Peter's Basilica
Multilingual audio commentary: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Mandarin, Polish, Japanese
Papal Audience Ticket (if option selected)
Digital map of the Vatican area with highlights
Skip-the-line access
Headphones and mobile device (please bring your own)
Live tour guide
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting points
End points
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
St. Peter's Basilica
After meeting your tour leader at the bar 'Al San Michele', we'll take you to the Cupola - the dome that dominates the skyline of Rome. As you climb the spiral staircase, you'll be able to admire the intricate details of the Cupola's design up close. Once you reach the top, you'll be rewarded with breathtaking panoramic views of the Vatican City and beyond.
Options
Dome Ticket + Audio (ELEVATOR)
Dome Ticket + Audio (ELEVATOR): Select this option for a dome entry ticket and self-guided audio tour with an ELEVATOR RIDE
Meeting point: At the time you have booked, meet our staff at the Bar "Al San Michele" Borgo di Santo Spirito 17, 00193 Rome.
Pope Audience + Dome(ELEVATOR)
Pope Audience + Dome(ELEVATOR): Select this option for Papal Audience and St Peter's Basilica dome tickets and self-guided audio tour with an ELEVATOR RIDE
Meeting point: Meet our staff at the Bar "Al San Michele" Borgo di Santo Spirito 17, 00193 Rome by 7:20am.
Dome + Audio Tour(NO ELEVATOR)
Dome + Audio Tour(NO ELEVATOR): Select this option for a dome ticket and audio tour (NO ELEVATOR). Please note the climb to the top of the dome is 551 steps.
Meeting point: At the time you have booked, meet our staff at the Bar "Al San Michele" Borgo di Santo Spirito 17, 00193 Rome.
Reviews
510 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Breathtaking.
86jerrym,
Nov 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Awesome place. Words cannot explain the art and sculptures. The architecture was astounding given the time it was built. Tour guides were very knowledgeable and friendly.
Avoid - booking this tour serves no purpose
Dympna L,
Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00This tour offer no perks whatsoever. We ended up in a queue for 2.5hours before getting up to the dome. We were placed in the same queue as people that had no tickets, you would really expect the tour operator to have the tickets pre purchased, in an effort to speed things up.
Dome was amazing
Jill M,
Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Dome ticket was so worth it. Tour guide was not very clear on the process. Bring headphones, no where in the instructions does it mention it.
Buy tickets directly from St Peters
John H,
Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00The dome is 5 stars. The tickets 2 stars. You are in a HUGE group. The line is long, the wait is long and you spend twice the money for the same thing that you would buy directly. The sudio guide was ok but you need your own device and headphones so listen to Rick Steves or another for free. If you don't plan ahead and it's your only option, it will get you in, but there are likely better options.
Booking in advance brings...
Andreas B,
Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
2.00Booking in advance does not do anything and costs unnecessarily more money. You spend unnecessarily more time waiting, even registering all the people who have booked takes a lot of time. You're not quicker at the controls and at the entrance. Simply line up normally and then buy the tickets at the entrance makes more sense.
Friendly company, long waiting times
Christiane F,
Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00The organization at the meeting point was really very good. About 30 minutes before the start, the two attendants could already be found at the cafe, which ensured a smooth start. Also the small attention – a 0.5 L water bottle for each person – was very nice. (we could also use due to the long Waiting time) We then went to the security check together with a large group (about 120 people). (Everyone has to pass by) After about 30 minutes we were through there, but then had to wait another 1.5 hours until we finally got to the dome. The two escorts were friendly throughout. However, the concrete advantage of this special ticket has not quite been revealed to me. Compared to a normal ticket, I could not see any noticeable time or comfort advantage. Conclusion: The dome is definitely worth a visit – an impressive experience! However, whether this ticket offers the best added value is questionable in my view.
Infinite waiting
Viktor C,
Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00I have just received a request to review the experience which did not even start yet. We arrived 15mins before the planned start. The first queue was for a sticker and a free bottle of water. Then you wait for the whole group to meet. After that you queue for a security check. Then you wait for the rest of the 100+ group to go through the security. The next waiting is inside next to toilets. After we waited outside to find out our 142 USD tickets cost 80 EUR with less waiting. I cannot write anything about the experience itself since it did not start yet. Still waiting………
Take it easy. The guide...
Martina L,
Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Take it easy. The guide is coming. The queues were long. Have been taken to the stairs to the tower. Then go on alone. It was good.
Total scam
Flyer39688161277,
Oct 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00This is a total scam. They are not even a reseller of official tickets. Entry to the Basilica is free, for entry to the Dome there is an official site with tickets. If you book your tickets on the official site, you can go through a faster queue for the security check, and without queue to the Dome. These people just stayed with us in a usual queue for the security check, and what is even more funnier, in the queue for the tickets. Basically you pay for someone to stay near you in the queue, and then buy you a ticket in the ticket office. Advice: book tickets in advance on the official site, or go early by yourself.
Architectural wonder
Journey08837984388,
Oct 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The Basilica and Dome are absolutely wonderful and really worth visiting. The tour experience was OK. You meet in front of a crowded little bar and they give you a sticker. You then follow the guide up to the Dome elevator. For us, it took us almost 40 minutes to get up to the elevator. Not sure how much value the guide really added. Once you finished visiting the Dome, you go through the Basilica, which is very impressive, and don't forget o see Michellangelo's Pieta!
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