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St. Peter's Basilica Skip the Line

Rome, Italyby Gyash Tours

  • 1 hour
  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
  • Skip the line
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted

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Overview

St. Peter’s Basilica is vast and brimming with artistic and religious treasures, making it easy to feel overwhelmed when exploring alone. With your skip-the-line entry ticket, you’ll enjoy priority access to both the awe-inspiring upper church and the enigmatic underground Papal Grottoes. Discover its rich history, admire remarkable architecture, and marvel at Renaissance masterpieces at your own pace, including an exclusive visit to the papal tombs.

What's included

  • St. Peter's Basilica Access
  • The Vatican reserves up to 40 minutes for the mandatory security checks, which cannot be skipped.
  • Skip the line tickets
  • Guided tour with a licensed guide
  • Audioguide included only with audioguide option
  • DOME included only with the selected option
  • Hotel pickup and drop off

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Stop 1

    5 min

    Stop 1: Ticket Pickup at Vicolo del Farinone 23| Arrive at our shop at the time of your reservation to collect your skip-the-line tickets. The address is Vicolo del Farinone 23. How to get there: From St. Peter’s Square, walk under the right-hand colonnade (when facing the Basilica). Vicolo del Farinone is the first street after the arch. Look for the Gyash Tours sign.

  2. 2

    St. Peter's Basilica

    1.5 hours

    Stop 2: Entry to St. Peter’s Basilica| The staff will escort you to the entrance of St. Peter’s Basilica, assist with ticket scanning, and help you skip the line for a smooth and stress-free experience.

Good to know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
  • Name on the ticket: All entrance tickets must be purchased in the name of the visitor. It is mandatory to ensure that the name entered during the booking process matches the visitor's identification. Regardless of the purchaser, the ticket must be in the visitor's name to be valid for entry.
  • Invalid Tickets: If the name on the ticket does not match the identity of the visitor, the ticket will be considered invalid and cannot be used for entry.
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  • Liability: We do not accept any responsibility for any mistakes made during the booking process. If the visitor's name is entered incorrectly, the ticket will be invalid and no refunds or corrections can be made.
  • Security: Visitors must pass through airport-style security. The wait at the security checkpoint can last more than 30 minutes, depending on Vatican security.
  • Children from 0 to 6 years free
  • The ticket must be collected at the shop at Vicolo del Farinone 23
  • The Vatican reserves up to 40 minutes for the mandatory security checks, which cannot be skipped.

Cancellation policy

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

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