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A grand hall with a high, ornate ceiling and marble floors. 1
A marble sculpture of a seated figure holding a reclining figure, set against a patterned wall. 2
An ornate interior with golden accents, columns, and a detailed ceiling. 3
St. Peter's Basilica with a large statue in front, steps leading up to the entrance, and a clear sky. 4
A grand open space with a central circular area, surrounded by classical architecture and a large colonnade. 5
By Guide Us Tours

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7.4 out of 10
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Free cancellation available
The previous price was AU$30 and current price is AU$27 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 15m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Skip the line
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Visit the world’s largest church and its masterpieces
    Enjoy a multilingual digital audio guide
    Discover Michelangelo’s Pietà
    Visit the Vatican Grottoes and Papal Tombs
    Enjoy panoramic views over Vatican City and Rome with Dome option

Activity location

  • St. Peter's Basilica
    • Piazza San Pietro
    • 00120, Vatican City, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • St. Peter's Basilica
    • Piazza San Pietro
    • 00120, Vatican City, Italy

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Basilica Visit without Dome

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 15 minutes1h 15m
    1h 15m
  • English

Basilica, Tombs & Audio Guide: Reserved entry to St. Peter’s Basilica with host assistance at entrance. Multilingual digital audio guide

Price details
AU$29.02
AU$27.28 x 1 AdultAU$27.28
Total
The previous price was AU$29.02 and current price is AU$27.28
6% off
Until Sun, 6 Sept

Basilica and Dome Visit

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 15 minutes1h 15m
    1h 15m
  • English

Include Dome (with Lift): Reserved entry to Basilica and Dome with half way lift access. assistance at entrance. Multilingual digital audio guide

Price details
AU$70.94
AU$66.68 x 1 AdultAU$66.68
Total
The previous price was AU$70.94 and current price is AU$66.68
6% off
Until Sun, 6 Sept

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Printed St. Peter’s Basilica Visitor Map
  • Inclusions
    Reserved Entry Tickets to St. Peter’s Basilica
  • Inclusions
    Multilingual Digital Audio Guide
  • Inclusions
    Access to the Vatican Grottoes and Papal Tombs
  • Inclusions
    Optional Reserved Dome Access with Lift
  • Inclusions
    Host Assistance at the Meeting Point
  • Exclusions
    Transport
  • Exclusions
    Food & Drinks
  • Exclusions
    Headsets

Know before you book

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

St. Peter's Basilica

  • Admission ticket included
Discover the spiritual heart of Vatican City with reserved entry to St. Peter’s Basilica, one of the most magnificent churches in the world. Meet your host near St. Peter’s Square and enjoy a smooth check-in before entering the Basilica. You will also receive a complimentary printed visitor map to help you find the main highlights during your visit. Once inside, explore at your own pace with a multilingual digital audio guide available on your smartphone. Admire Michelangelo’s world-famous Pietà, Bernini’s monumental Baldachin, and the breathtaking Renaissance architecture that has inspired visitors for centuries. Learn about the history of the Vatican, the Popes, and the masterpieces that make St. Peter’s Basilica one of Rome’s most iconic landmarks. You may also visit the Vatican Grottoes beneath the Basilica, where many Popes have been laid to rest. Select the optional Dome Climb, enjoy lift access to the first terrace before continuing to panoramic viewpoints overlooking Rome.

Location

Activity location

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    St. Peter's Basilica
    • Piazza San Pietro
    • 00120, Vatican City, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    St. Peter's Basilica
    • Piazza San Pietro
    • 00120, Vatican City, Italy

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