St. Peter's Basilica: Audio Guide + Dome Access

Enjoy a visit to the famous Cupola of St. Peter's Basilica

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DurationFlexible visit

LocationRome

The experience

Enjoy a visit to the famous Cupola of St. Peter's Basilica

See Rome from 136 m (440 feet) high at St. Peter's Basilica and Dome with an audio guide. Situated in Vatican City, St. Peter's Basilica is a place of great religious and architectural significance.

Commissioned by Pope Julius II in the 16th century, it stands on the believed burial site of St. Peter, a key disciple of Jesus Christ.

Start by climbing the dome to see interior mosaics up close as your audio guide shares the church's history. Take in 360º views of St. Peter's Square and the Vatican Gardens.

See the Colosseum, Pantheon, Castel Sant'Angelo, and other famous structures from afar.

After coming down from the dome, admire Michelangelo's *Pietà*, Bernini's *Baldachin*, and the resting places of St. Peter and other popes.

With a digital map and 27 listening points, your audio tour highlights the basilica's main attractions.

What’s included

Reserved access to St. Peter’s Basilica
Entry to the dome (via stairs)
Downloadable audio guide app
Digital map of the Vatican area with highlights

Not included

Headset and mobile device
Skip-the-line entry
Live guide
Hotel transfers

Where to go

St. Peter's Basilica

17 Borgo Santo Spirito

View meeting point mapLocal timezone: Europe/Rome

Before you book

Important visitor information

Must know

This tour is not recommended for those who suffer from claustrophobia

Entry to St. Peter's Basilica is free of charge. In peak times, you could wait in line for up to 2 hours to enter

Not wheelchair-accessible

Before purchase

Children (0-7) are free, no ticket needed

The elevator takes you to the first level. To reach the top, you will need to climb around 300 steps

Without the elevator, there are around 550 steps

Good to know

The elevator will take you to the first level of the Dome. To reach the top you will need to climb around 300 steps

To reach the top without an elevator ride, you will need to climb around 550 steps

This tour is not recommended for children under 7 years, and adults over 75 years

Large bags and backpacks aren't allowed

Knees and shoulders must be covered

No hats or sunglasses

Low-cut or sleeveless tops or shorts aren't allowed

No clothing with rips, tears, or transparent material

How to use

Scan the QR code to check in for your trip and to download your tickets and audio guide app

Show your smartphone ticket at the entrance

Entry to the Vatican adheres to a strict dress code: shoulders and knees must be covered, and low-cut or sleeveless tops and shorts are prohibited for both men and women. Visitors who do not adhere to the dress code could be denied entry

Note that there's a mandatory security check at St. Peter’s Basilica (waiting times may occur and in high season they might be up to 150 minutes)

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