It is better to get on the elevator inside the basilica. There are two entry points, one inside that you can walk up to and one inside on the other side, but kind of barricaded.
Thanks for your kind review and information.





Stehen Sie am höchsten Punkt Roms und erleben Sie die künstlerische Größe des Vatikans ohne Stress. Dieses Premium-Erlebnis mit Selbstführung bietet Ihnen einen vorab gebuchten offiziellen Zugang zum spektakulären Petersdom (Cupola) mit dem Komfort des gebäudeinternen Aufzugs (Aufzug). Umgehen Sie die massiven, unberechenbaren Linien an den Ticketschaltern vor Ort und fahren Sie direkt in den Himmel. Nachdem Sie einen atemberaubenden Panoramablick auf die Ewige Stadt gesehen haben und nur wenige Meter von Michelangelos atemberaubenden Kuppelmosaiken entfernt stehen, führt Sie Ihre Route direkt in das Hauptgeschoss des Petersdoms. Erkunden Sie die größte christliche Kirche der Welt in Ihrem eigenen entspannten Tempo mit einem offiziellen, immersiven Digital Audioguide.
Nachdem Sie die obligatorische Sicherheitskontrolle auf dem Petersplatz absolviert haben, gehen Sie direkt zum offiziellen Domeingang. Nutzen Sie Ihr vorab gebuchtes Ticket, um in den komfortablen Aufzug (Lift) einzusteigen und die ersten 231 Stufen bis zur Panoramaterrasse zu überspringen. Stehen Sie auf dem Dach der berühmtesten Kirche der Welt. Als nächstes betreten Sie den inneren Ring der Kuppel, um Michelangelos immense, farbenfrohe Mosaiken aus nur wenigen Metern Entfernung zu sehen. Genießen Sie den historischen 360-Grad-Panoramablick auf den Vatikan und die Ewige Stadt.
Folgen Sie von der Domterrasse der direkten Treppe, die sicher in das Hauptgeschoss des Petersdoms führt, und umgehen Sie alle zusätzlichen Warteschlangen draußen. Aktivieren Sie Ihren offiziellen Digital Audioguide auf Ihrem Smartphone und schließen Sie Ihre Kopfhörer an, um Ihre Erkundung zu beginnen. Spazieren Sie unter gigantischen goldenen Bögen, um die größte christliche Kirche der Erde zu erleben. Sie werden unbezahlbare Meisterwerke der Renaissance- und Barockkunst erleben, darunter Michelangelos herzzerreißende Pietà-Skulptur und Berninis massiver Baldachin aus Bronze von 29 Metern, der sich über den Hochaltar erhebt.
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It is better to get on the elevator inside the basilica. There are two entry points, one inside that you can walk up to and one inside on the other side, but kind of barricaded.
Thanks for your kind review and information.
St Peter's is a stunning experience. It is awe inspiring, wherever you are religious or not, I highly recommend this trip!
Thank you so much for this beautiful review! We completely agree—St. Peter’s Basilica has a unique way of taking your breath away, regardless of your background or beliefs. It is a universal masterpiece. We are absolutely thrilled that we could help make your visit so seamless and memorable. We hope to welcome you back to the Eternal City soon! 🇻🇦✨
They sold us tickets for a time that was unavailable. They called the day before to tell me this, then said I could pick another time and wouldn't get a refund. I could not do another time I told them. The man said I would get a refund because they were offering me another time or go see the colloseium. Just crazy to sell something you dont have and not offer a full refund and apology. This obviously ruined our plans and schedule.
Dear Lisa, Thank you for your feedback. We sincerely apologize for the scheduling conflict that disrupted your plans in Rome. St. Peter’s Basilica has incredibly strict and limited availability on Sundays, and due to a temporary synchronization error on our booking calendar, the time slot you requested was unfortunately left open. As soon as we realized the error, we proactively reached out to you the day before to find an alternative that would save your day—including offering alternative times or a tour. When those options did not align with your schedule, we immediately processed and approved a 100% full refund via Viator. While we completely understand and validate your frustration regarding the scheduling mistake, we always aim to handle these rare situations with transparency and solutions. We genuinely wish your experience had been different, and we wish you the best in your future travels.
Booked my ticket at last minute, everything work out good. Feeling looked after by this agent.
Thank you, our team is always ready for last minute booking. Thanks
I was excited about this tour as it included the elevator admission that I wrongly assumed made the experience more accessible. It wasn’t until someone else entirely informed me that even with the elevator, there are 150 more stone steps up to the top of the Basilica that I realized how wrong I was. I walk with a cane and there was no way I was going to be able to go up and down 300 stone steps. I feel like these are details that should be highlighted in the tour information on the Viatour App. I was going to make a go of it but our taxi dropped us off on the opposite side of the square. Between the cane and the cobblestones, we missed our entry time. The tour operator has a no refund policy so I’m out the expense. Had I known this particular tour included 300 stair steps, I would not have booked it.
Dear Lorna, We are sorry to hear that you were unable to experience the tour, but we must clarify several points regarding how this monument operates to ensure future travelers have accurate information. First, regarding the stairs: St. Peter’s Basilica is a 16th-century historic monument. The official Vatican operated elevator only travels from the ground to the terrace level. This allows guests with limited mobility to enjoy the sweeping views from the roof and look down into the Basilica's interior without climbing the initial 231 steps. However, it is an unalterable structural reality that reaching the absolute summit (the lantern) requires climbing the narrow inner dome steps. No operator can change the physical architecture of the Vatican. Many guests with canes take the elevator to the terrace and enjoy a wonderful, accessible experience there without ever climbing the final steps. Second, regarding your taxi drop-off: St. Peter’s Square is a heavily fortified pedestrian zone. By international and municipal law, no taxis, private drivers, or tour operators are permitted to drive inside the square. All vehicles must drop passengers off at the designated traffic borders. Navigating the cobblestones from the legal drop-off points to the security checkpoint requires extra time, which is why arriving early is standard practice for visiting Vatican City. Because we successfully purchased your official, non-refundable Vatican tickets and provided the audio guides for your exact time slot, we fulfilled our service completely. when a guest misses their timed entry due to taxi routes or a misunderstanding of a historic monument's physical structure. We wish you the best in the rest of your travels
Really worth going to. The group who organized this was good Tour company is amazing very professional
Thank you so much for the wonderful feedback! We are thrilled to hear that you had an amazing experience and found our team professional. We take great pride in organizing seamless tours for our guests, and your review truly motivates us. We hope to welcome you back to Rome in the future.
We had very nice experience. Asif did everything to make us feel comfortable. He even provided an umbrella - it was a life saver. : ) We are grateful!
Thank you soo much for your kind review. As its our pleasure to serve you.
Our ticket helped us to skip the line and directly reach the dome after clearing the security check which took 10 minutes. The dome view of the church and the Vatican City was amazing
Thank you so much sir looking forward to serve you in future.
Amazing. Great experience and fantastic customer service
Thank you so much, Riya! It was an absolute pleasure hosting you. We are thrilled to hear you had a great experience, and we always strive to provide the highest level of customer satisfaction. We hope to welcome you back to Rome in the future! 🏛️✨
Great service and truly perfect communication before the visit!!
vielen Dank für dieses fantastische Feedback! Wir freuen uns riesig zu hören, dass Sie mit unserem Service und unserer Kommunikation vor Ihrem Besuch so zufrieden waren. Uns ist es besonders wichtig, dass sich unsere Gäste schon vor dem Start Ihrer Tour bestens informiert und betreut fühlen, damit der Aufenthalt in Rom absolut stressfrei verläuft. Herzlichen Dank für Ihr Vertrauen in VIP Rome Tours. Wir hoffen, Sie hatten eine unvergessliche Zeit und würden uns freuen, Sie bald wieder in der Ewigen Stadt begrüßen zu dürfen! Herzliche Grüße, Das Team von VIP Rome Tours 🇮🇹
| Tour | Dauer | Bewertung | Preis | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Reservierter Eintritt und Kuppel mit Aufzug in St. Peters Basilika | 2h 30Min | 4.3 (12) | $58 | |
Rome: St. Peter's Basilica & Dome Entry Ticket with Audio Guide | 1–2 Stunden | 3.7 (546) | $39 | Ansehen |
Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St. Peters Basilica Guided Tour | 3 Stunden | 4.6 (514) | $128 | Ansehen |
Vatican City St. Peter's Basilica Reserved Entry and Audio Guide | 1h 10Min–3h | 3.2 (250) | $19 | Ansehen |
Skip-the-line Private: Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel&St Peter's | 3 Stunden | 4.9 (207) | $412 | Ansehen |
St. Peter’s Basilica & Optional: Vatican Museums or Breakfast | 1–5 Stunden | 4.2 (168) | $23 | Ansehen |
Vatican: Skip the Line St. Peter’s Basilica and Dome Ticket | 1–2 Stunden | 2.5 (72) | $19 | Ansehen |