Skip The Line St.Peters Basilica & Papal Tombs Tour with Dome

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Overview

Available languages

German
English
Italian
French
Spanish

1 hour 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Begin your exploration inside the Basilica, marveling at masterpieces such as Michelangelo’s renowned sculpture La Pietà, Bernini's majestic Baldacchino, and the elaborate altar. Your knowledgeable guide will bring to life the remarkable history, intricate art, and architectural wonders of this iconic landmark, considered the heart of the Catholic faith.

Enter the Vatican Grottoes, to visit the papal tombs, chapels and corridors, paying respects at the final resting places of popes, royals, and revered dignitaries from centuries past.

This unique tour ensures you fully appreciate the unparalleled artistry, spiritual significance, and historic magnificence of St. Peter’s Basilica.

After the tour, if you have selected the Dome option, please allow an extra 30 minutes minimum after the tour has finished as you'll take the elevator to St. Peter’s Dome. Here, you will be rewarded with breathtaking panoramic views of the city, offering an unforgettable experience high above Rome.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

The tour reservations have strict timing. To join the tour, you are required to be at the meeting point for check-in at least 15 minutes prior to your tour departure time.

If you arrive late for the meeting time, it will not be possible to join the group or reschedule, unless you pay for the activity again. As per "No Show" rules you will not be entitled to a refund.

Knees & Shoulders MUST be covered for both men & women to enter the Basilica.

Please note that on the day of your visit certain areas of the monument/attraction can be closed due to either religious events or national holidays.

Please be advised capacity regulations and security may delay the tour departure this could also influence the smooth running of the tour especially on national holidays and events.

Cancellations, changes or issues due to weather, security and events held by the monument are beyond our control and are directly decided by their administration team. These issues will be reviewed by us and dealt with on an individual basis but are the responsibility of the monument.

All visitors must pass through the monument/attraction security check please allow at least 20 minutes to clear security.

The exact timings and reservations can vary, dependent on the monument/attraction’s administration offices availability and decisions on the booking day and can be subject to last minute changes. Departure time can differ up to 20 minutes from your selected time.

Please be aware that large bags/backpacks/suitcases are not permitted in the monument/attraction.

Students booking a reduced ticket must have a photo ID; you must bring a photo ID to be allowed into the monument.

This tour is NOT wheelchair accessible

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Skip the line entrance to St.Peter's Basilica

Access to St.Peter's Dome (if Option Selected)

Access to the papal tombs

Professional Licensed Tour Guide

Location pick-up and drop off

Scavi / Necropolis

Food and Drink

What To Expect

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Maya Tours

Check in at the Maya Tours Office

Admission Not Applicable
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St. Peter's Basilica

The Papal Basilica of Saint Peter in the Vatican City, or simply Saint Peter's Basilica, is a church of the Italian High Renaissance located in Vatican City, an independent microstate enclaved within the city of Rome, Italy. St. Peter's is famous as a place of pilgrimage and for its liturgical functions. The pope presides at a number of liturgies throughout the year both within the basilica or the adjoining St. Peter's Square; these liturgies draw audiences numbering from 15,000 to over 80,000 people.

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Included

Options

FRE - BASILICA TOUR + DOME

VIP French Tour + Dome

SPA - BASILICA TOUR - NO DOME

VIP Spanish Tour (NO DOME)

ENG - BASILICA TOUR + DOME

VIP English Tour + Dome

FRE - BASILICA TOUR - NO DOME

VIP French Tour (NO DOME)

SPA - BASILICA TOUR + DOME

VIP Spanish Tour + Dome

ITA - BASILICA TOUR + DOME

VIP Italian Tour + Dome

ITA - BASILICA TOUR - NO DOME

VIP Italian Tour (NO DOME)

ENG - BASILICA TOUR - NO DOME

VIP English Tour (NO DOME)

GER - BASILICA TOUR + DOME

VIP German Tour + Dome

GER - BASILICA TOUR - NO DOME

VIP German Tour (NO DOME)

Reviews

4.81

208 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Vatican tour

    Abby S,

    Oct 22, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Our tour was terrific. It left on time. We were provided earpieces and we could hear very well. Thank you!

  • The St Peter’s tour...

    Craig P,

    Oct 21, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    The St Peter’s tour including the grottos was simply amazing and very powerful. Seeing the tombs of so many popes as well as St Peter himself is beyond words.

  • Great Experience!!!

    Margie B,

    Oct 18, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Wonderful tour seeing the tombs of the past popes and St. Peter's. Our guide was not able to spend much time in the tombs because of the Jubilee crowds but she did her best to point out ones of prominence. Inside St. Peter's she showed us all around and told us stories of many of the statues and their history. I learned a lot more on this tour than I did the first time I was able to visit. I would highly recommend this tour to first time visitors and return visitors.

  • Skip the line was...

    Thomas K,

    Oct 17, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Skip the line was amazing, the tour guide walked you from the meeting location 5 mins to the entrance. We skipped the long line and was inside in 10 mins. He gave a brief history lesson and pointed out the main statues to visit. After that we were left to our free team and we said goodbye to our guide

  • Never got in

    Olga R,

    Oct 16, 2025

    - Viator

    1.00

    We paid for a skip the line tour and unfortunately we never got into the Basilica because it was too hot and we were waiting in line for way too long. I’m not even sure if the other participants were able to get in, but we left after a 20 minute wait under the scorching sun.

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4.81
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