Skip-the-Line St. Peter's Basilica Entry Ticket
About this activity
Highlights
- Skip the long lines at St. Peter's Basilica
- Explore the grandeur of St. Peter's Basilica at your own pace
- Enjoy a guided tour with a live guide
- Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off included
- Experience the rich history and art of Vatican City
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Priority access to St. Peter's Basilica
- Live guide or guided tour
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
Itinerary
St. Peter's Square (Piazza San Pietro), located in Vatican City in front of St. Peter's Basilica, is a massive, iconic Baroque plaza designed by Gian Lorenzo Bernini between 1656 and 1667. Featuring an elliptical design with massive colonnades representing the "embrace" of the Church, it holds over 300,000 people and features a central Egyptian obelisk.
The Papal Basilica of Saint Peter in the Vatican, 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
Meeting point
Start Location
Piazza San Pietro, Vatican City, Italy
Important information
Know before you book
- Availability may vary; check the latest schedule before booking.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Service animals are allowed; please inform in advance.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable footwear as you'll be walking and standing for extended periods.
- Dress modestly; shoulders and knees should be covered when entering religious sites.
- Bring a valid ID for entry verification.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Stroller Accessible
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not suitable for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair.
- 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.
- All visitors must pass through the monument/attraction security check please allow at least 20 minutes to clear security.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Some monuments or areas may be under restoration and subject to last minute closures. Please pay attention to any messages we may send regarding potential changes.
- Please be aware that large bags/backpacks/suitcases are not permitted in the monument/ attraction. Only very small bags are allowed. Please do not bring these items with you on the day of your tour as there are no cloakrooms at the monument.
- 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.
- 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 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.
Traveler reviews
A great way to see St Peter’s. Highly recommend this tour
An amazing experience. We were so pleased we booked this skip the line tour. Especially when we saw how long the regular line was. Our guide Mariana was knowledgeable and experienced; she shared her love for this wonderful Church. Visiting the tombs of the Popes and the Dome were special as we had never done that before.
Skip nothing….A long skip but even longer without
First I had to find the queue for skip the queue, then they told me to go get a ticket 15 min walk away, then it was closed for lunch but managed to push in. Then wait for the paper tickets THEN ….go back to the skip the queue queue which was about 30 mins to get in compared with maybe 2 hours in the main queue. This is a strange and rather ridiculous skip the queue and join the shorter queue.
Skip the line _ Vatican
Money well spent. We were led to the front of the line, saving so much time.
Amazing
Definitely worth doing this, although you still have to queue, it's a fraction of the time which means more discovery time. Fantastic place and the cupola is worth the hike. We skip the queue and did the stairs all the way. Be warned, the last leg is a tight squeeze, and the wall slope, very discombobulating 😆. The tour organisers we're really friendly and helpful. I would definitely recommend. 👌
Rip-off
Skip the line bought but a waiting time of min. 5 hours to expect - not acceptable! The photos are just a small section of the queue.