Vatican City: Skip the Line Access to St Peter Basilica

Overview

Mobile ticket

Gain exclusive access to St. Peter's Basilica, a cornerstone of Catholic faith and an architectural masterpiece, with reserved entry that allows you to bypass the crowds. Marvel at Michelangelo's Pietà and Bernini's grand Baldachin, each showcasing unparalleled artistry. Explore the stunning mosaics that adorn the Basilica's walls and ceilings, immersing yourself in a space rich with history and spiritual significance. Built over the tomb of St. Peter, this iconic church invites you to connect with centuries of artistic achievement and profound religious heritage.

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

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Entrance fee

Private transportation

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting points

St. Peter's Basilica

Piazza San Pietro Vatican City Italy

End points

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

St. Peter's Basilica

Enjoy skip-the-line access to St. Peter's Basilica and explore Vatican City at your own pace. Admire Michelangelo's Pietà and Bernini's Baldachin without the hassle of long queues.

Admission Included

Options

English Guided Tour

Small Group Tour: Skip the line Tickets and Tour Metting Point: BORGO VITTORIO-38, 00193
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Only Skip The Line Tickets

Skip-the-Line : Fast-Track Entrance Meeting point: Borgo vittorio-38, 00193
Duration: 1 hour 20 minutes

Reviews

3.57

94 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

It’s so crowded and we...
nguyentiffany,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00
It’s so crowded and we ended up in a regular line. The tour guide was new to the job and impatient. We’re all fell sorry for the personal story that she shared, but it’s not professional. The skip the line tour used to be fast and easy to get inside the Basilica but nowadays it’s just like going in with no “skip a line”
One should walk quickly...
Liv S,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
2.00
You should be quick on foot and always have the guide firmly in view, then s with the non-queue works. St. Peter's Basilica is worth the adventure though...
Great ... very good service
Christine O,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Certainly worth the money to skip the line. You are paying for the benefit but it was worth it. The queues can be very long depending on the time of year. We went mid term in October and the queue for public tickets was over 3 hours. It took us about 40 minutes.
So much more than a Basilica
Paul K,
Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Anna was an excellent tour guide. You could tell she was passionate about her work and very knowledgeable about the history behind this beautiful piece of architecture. Her knowledge made this tour very interesting and inspiring.
Scam!!!!! No line-cutting!
Jessica Q,
Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00
I put a star because I need at least but do not even deserve! A skip-the-line ticket! You will have to wait 2/3 hours like everyone else and especially if you suffer from stress or agoraphobia ESCAPE you are in a very, very dense crowd! We had to get out of the crowd on the edge of discomfort! We have lost 40€ too bad!
Better than nothing
Anne J,
Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00
Pro: helped get ahead of someone with no ‘group’ access Con: poor communication about the process, let us know when he would leave us on our own, tell us how to navigate what to do after metal detector. We didn’t know and ended up waiting in the wrong line (to climb the Dome)
Not worth purchasing tickets, enter for free instead
Jose R,
Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
2.00
The guide was knowledgeable but this post is deceitful; there are no skip the lines options. Be prepared to wait for a while. You’re better off entering for free.
Needs better coordination
Pat D,
Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
2.00
That there is initially only one line, and no way to skip the line. At some point there will be a tent on the right that refers to online registration. Look for that tent. You will have to wait with everyone until you get to that point. There will be a few people at that point that will check your phone for the tickets. They will not accept the paper confirmation. The police may or may not be helpful in telling you what to do. The tent should have been put up closer to the start of the barricade and someone should have been there to tell us where it was. When I finally saw it, I did not know what it was and could not find the reference on my phone. Have it ready from the start. I would recommend only if changes are made to system.
Disappointed
oakley,
Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00
We arrived early at the operator and was informed that we could go on the earlier tour. Left on the corner of the street for 30 minutes while they sent more tourists to join until there was near to 40. The operator then arrived to tell us it would take over 40 minutes wait in the skip the line. The guide was hopeless and difficult to follow in the crush and then the one stopped for no reason. After approaching 2 hours we gave up and went back to the hotel as the line was not moving. What a disaster and misinformation by the operator.
skip the line tickets to St. Peter's Basilica Rome
carole s,
Oct 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
there is quite a walk from the ticket office to the line for the entrance. the walk was fast paced but the guide did keep track of the sizeable group

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