St. Peter's Basilica: Fast Track Entry & Audio Guide

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Highlights

Discover the famous St. Peter's Basilica , one of the holiest sites in Christianity. With fast-track entry and an audio guide included, you'll avoid the crowds and focus on exploring the largest church in the world.

Enjoy an Italian breakfast or afternoon snack before your tour leader takes you to the Vatican security line. After waiting in line for about 30 minutes, you will enter St. Peter's Basilica and be immersed in its rich history.

Listen to 29 points of interest as you admire Michelangelo's Pietà and gaze up at the magnificent golden ceiling. Touch the foot of St. Peter , admire Bernini's Baldachin , and pay homage to the Papal Tombs, the final resting place of the popes.

During your independent visit to the Basilica, don't forget to photograph the Renaissance and Baroque masterpieces by Raphael and Cornacchini .

Highlights:

  • Explore the largest church in the world and one of the holiest sites in Christianity.
  • Avoid long lines to enter the Vatican by using this dedicated fast track line.
  • Listen in your own language as you enjoy the audio tour of the Basilica.
  • Touch the foot of St. Peter and take pictures of the works of Michelangelo and Raphael.

What is included?

  • Any applicable taxes and duties
  • Fast Track Entry (30 minutes) to St. Peter's Basilica
  • Audio guide of St. Peter's Basilica
  • Audio guide of the Papal Palaces
  • Audio guide of Rome
  • Meeting point assistance
  • Multilingual audio commentary in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Chinese, Polish and Japanese
  • Breakfast (hot drink and pastry) or afternoon snack (soft drink and crisps)

What is not included?

  • Headphones and mobile device
  • Entrance to the Dome
  • Live tour guide
  • Skip the line
  • Transportation to/from attractions

What is there to know?

Redemption:
This voucher is NOT your entry ticket . Scan the QR code to check in for your trip and find all the essential information.

Please note the following information to access e-tickets:

  • E-tickets will be available for download within 24 hours prior to your travel date by scanning the QR code or clicking the link on this voucher.
  • At your booked time, meet a member of staff at the "Al San Michele" bar (Borgo di Santo Spirito 17, 00193 Rome). Your escort will lead you to the Vatican security line.
  • Make sure you have your ticket downloaded and ready to display.

Please note: Entry to the Vatican is subject to security checks and a strict dress code. Make sure your shoulders and knees are covered. Low-cut tops, sleeveless tops, or shorts are not permitted, for either men or women.
This experience includes access to a dedicated 30-minute queue, separate from the standard 2-hour queue. Skip-the-line service is NOT included.
Scan the QR code on your voucher to download the audio guide before arrival. Please bring your own headphones.

Openings

St. Peter's Basilica:

Standard opening hours
From April 1st to September 30th: 07:00 – 19:00
From October 1st to March 31st: 07:00 – 18:30

Last admission: approximately 30-45 minutes before closing.

Please note: Opening hours may vary or be subject to change during liturgical celebrations, papal audiences, or important religious holidays (e.g. Easter, Christmas, canonizations).

Meeting point

Borgo Santo Spirito 17 , at the "Al San Michele" Café
Please show up at your booked time. Your escort will lead you to the Vatican security line.

Cancellation policies

Can be canceled for free up to 72 hours before the selected date

Safety regulations

There is a strict dress code for entry to the Vatican. Make sure your shoulders and knees are covered. No low-cut tops or shorts, sleeveless or shorts are allowed, for men or women.

Knives, scissors and any sharp objects must be handed in before entering the Basilica or Museums. The dress code for entry to the Basilica and Museums is strictly enforced.

Where is it

Rome

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