Gain access to one of the most iconic landmarks in Rome with this hosted entry ticket to St. Peter's Basilica. Meet your experienced host at the meeting point and get a short, helpful briefing before you head inside. Please note that this activity does not include a licensed tour guide or skip-the-line access; all visitors must wait in the standard security line before entering the Basilica. For those seeking the full adventure, your ticket includes access to ascend the Dome for beautiful panoramic views of Vatican City
Experience something unique by climbing St. Peter's Dome: The St. Peter's Basilica Dome is the tallest dome in the world, rising 136 meters (448 feet) into the sky. Michelangelo designed this beautiful structure in the 16th century. It stands directly above the traditional burial site of St. Peter the Apostle. Visitors can climb to the very top for amazing 360-degree views of Vatican City and the city of Rome. choose between the elevator or the stairs to enjoy a spectacular view of Rome. Book your visit!
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Saint Peter Basilica Hosted Entry with Dome Access lasts about 30 min–1h 15min. The itinerary has 1 stop.
Prices start at $26 per person for this Vatican City experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The experience is available in DE, EN, IT, FR, ES.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Wheelchair accessible
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 6 verified reviews; it is run by Best In Rome Tour.
Great Alessia, very talented, excellent explanation of everything
Dear Cristian, Thank you so much for the great review! We are thrilled that Alessia did a fantastic job and provided such an excellent explanation of everything.
Daniel Zapata acted as our guide on a complete tour of St. Peter's Basilica, telling us in detail about every sculpture, painting, or mosaic that caught our eyes, truly fantastic!
Thank you for the fantastic review, Nikolas! We are thrilled that Daniel Zapata provided such a detailed and amazing tour of the Basilica's art and history.
Fantastic tour with Daniel Zapata, a knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful guide.
Dear Alessia, Thank you for the fantastic review! We are thrilled that you had such a great tour and that Daniel Zapata was so knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful.
Excellent tour of St. Peter's Basilica with the Vatican grottoes and the climb to the dome. Daniel accompanied us with extreme accuracy and professionalism through the knowledge of the largest basilica in the world. #thebestguideofsanpietro Thank you Daniel, until next time!
Dear Maria, Thank you for the excellent review! We are thrilled you enjoyed the Basilica, Grottoes, and dome climb, and that Daniel provided such professional and accurate insights.We look forward to welcoming you back for your next visit!
We had a beautiful tour inside St. Peter's Basilica with Daniel, who was very simple in his explanations but at the same time told us the history in detail. Thanks from the heart for the beautiful experience, super recommended!
Thank you so much for the beautiful review! We are thrilled that you had such a great experience and that Daniel made the history simple yet detailed. Thank you for the high recommendation!
Very understandable and excellent guide, perhaps a bit too expensive.
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Peter Basilica Hosted Entry with Dome Access | 30 min–1h 15min | 5.0 (6) | $26 | |
 St. Peter Basilica Priority Access and Dome Climb Experience | 1–2 hours | 3.5 (2) | $52 | View |
 Rome: St. Peter's Basilica & Dome Entry Ticket with Audio Guide | 1–2 hours | 3.7 (546) | $39 | View |
 Vatican: Skip the Line St. Peter’s Basilica and Dome Ticket | 1–2 hours | 2.5 (72) | $19 | View |
 St. Peter Basilica Reserved Entry with Audioguide & Dome Option | 1h 15min | 4.7 (22) | $21 | View |
 St Peter Basilica Dome climb with easy lift acces | 1h 40min | 4.7 (15) | $58 | View |
 St Peters Basilica, Underground and Dome Entry with Audio App | 2–3 hours | 3.8 (12) | $34 | View |