Rome: St Peter’s Basilica Express Entry & Digital Audio Tour

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Rome: St Peter’s Basilica Express Entry & Digital Audio Tour
3.8095074 out of 5 stars
3.8
3.8095074 out of 5 stars
2882 reviews

Enjoy express and reserved entry to St Peter’s Basilica. Explore the magnificent art and history at your own pace with an audio guide.

About this ticket

Cancellation policy
This activity is non-refundable
Duration 3 hours
Check availability to see starting times
Skip the line through a separate entrance
Host or greeter
English
Audio guide included
English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese
Wheelchair accessible

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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PH van – Netherlands

It was a great experience. And almost no waiting lines. That was also very pleasant with 32 degrees Celsius

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Francesco – Italy

Skipping the line was great. The audioguide was great

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Highlights

  • Explore the largest church in the world and one of the holiest in Christendom
  • Avoid the long waits to enter the Vatican by using this dedicated express queue
  • Listen in your own language as you enjoy an audio tour of the Basilica
  • Touch the foot of St Peter, and take snaps of art by Cornacchini and Raphael

Full description

Discover the world-famous St Peter's Basilica, one of the holiest sites in all of Christendom. With express entry and an audio guide included, you’ll avoid the crowds and spend your time exploring the largest church in the world.

Enjoy an Italian breakfast or an afternoon snack before your host takes you to the Vatican security line. After a 30-minute queue, you’ll enter St Peter’s Basilica and be immersed in its rich history.

Listen along to 29 points of interest as you see Michelangelo's Pietà and gaze upwards at the magnificent golden ceiling. Touch the foot of St Peter, admire Bernini's Baldacchino and pay your respects at the papal tombs – the final resting place of the popes.

While you’re exploring the Basilica at your own pace, don’t forget to take snaps of Renaissance and Baroque masterpieces from Raphael and Cornacchini.

Includes

  • St Peter's Basilica express entry
  • Audio guide of St Peter's Basilica
  • Audio guide of the Papal Palaces
  • Audio guide of Rome
  • Assistance at the meeting point
  • Breakfast (hot drink and pastry) or afternoon snack (soft drink and chips)
  • Headphones and a mobile device
  • Dome entry
  • Live tour guide
  • Transportation to/from attractions

Meeting point

At the time you have booked, meet a member of staff at the bar 'Al san Michele' (Borgo di Santo Spirito 17, 00193 Rome). Your host will escort you to the Vatican security queue

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Important information

What to bring

  • Headphones
  • Charged Smartphone

Not allowed

  • Shorts
  • Weapons or sharp objects
  • Luggage or large bags
  • Short skirts
  • Sleeveless shirts

Know before you go

  • This experience includes an e-ticket, which will be available for download and sent via Whatsapp within 24 hours of your travel date
  • At the time you have booked, meet a member of staff at the bar 'Al san Michele' (Borgo di Santo Spirito 17, 00193 Rome). Your host will escort you to the Vatican security queue
  • Entry to the Vatican is subject to a security check and strict dress code. Please make sure shoulders and knees are covered. Low-cut or sleeveless tops and shorts are not permitted for men or women
  • This experience includes access to a 30-min dedicated queue, which is separate from the 2-hour standard queue. A skip-the-line service is NOT included
  • Scan the QR code on your voucher to download the audio guide before arrival. Please bring your own headphones
  • The Basilica is a place of worship, so opening hours may vary when special religious ceremonies are held

Customer reviews

Overall rating

3.8 /5

based on 2882 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.3/5
  • Transportation
    4/5
  • Value for money
    3.7/5

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PH van – NetherlandsJune 12, 2025 – Verified booking
It was a great experience. And almost no waiting lines. That was also very pleasant with 32 degrees Celsius
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Francesco – ItalyMay 27, 2025 – Verified booking
Skipping the line was great. The audioguide was great
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Catherine – United StatesNovember 9, 2024 – Verified booking
The audio guide tour was excellent and provided detailed information that a tour guide in person cannot provide due to time. This audio guide tour we did on our own and we could spend as much time in one area as we wanted. Be sure you download the app first so the tour staff can assist with getting the tour on your phone.

Product ID: 80538

Activity provider:Vox City International

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