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St Peters Basilica, Underground and Dome Entry with Audio App

By Royale Routes
10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
The previous price was £29 and current price is £23 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

Explore the magnificence of St. Peter’s Basilica with a flexible audio-guided experience designed for independent travellers. Your experience begins with hosted assistance at the meeting point, where our staff will welcome you and accompany you to the Basilica entrance for a smooth and stress-free start.

Inside, discover Michelangelo’s masterpieces, Bernini’s stunning architecture, and centuries of Vatican history through your personal audio guide and headset system. Continue your journey with access to the famous Dome, choosing between the elevator-assisted climb or the full staircase ascent for breathtaking panoramic views over Rome.

Your experience also includes access to the Vatican underground corridor, revealing hidden passages and fascinating historic spaces beneath the Basilica. Combining cultural insight, unforgettable views, and dedicated assistance, this experience offers a memorable way to explore St. Peter’s Basilica at your own pace.

Activity location

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

Meeting/Redemption Point

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

Check availability

Without Lift

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English

Climb dome without lift

Price details
£28.50
£22.80 x 1 Adult£22.80
Total
The previous price was £28.50 and current price is £22.80
20% off
Until Sun, 7 Jun

With Lift

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English

Climb dome with lift

Price details
£32.82
£26.26 x 1 Adult£26.26
Total
The previous price was £32.82 and current price is £26.26
20% off
Until Sun, 7 Jun

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entry to the papal tombs and underground catacombs
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entry to the Dome (With or Without lift) Depends on selected tour option.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entry to the St peters Basilica
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Accompanied by the host until the entrance.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Audio guide application in multiple language
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Live guide and headsets

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • In accordance with UK consumer law, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

St. Peter's Square

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Begin your journey in St. Peter’s Square, where your guide will introduce the genius of Bernini’s colonnade and the symbolic significance of this grand piazza.

La Pieta

  • 15m
  • Admission ticket included
From there, step inside the Basilica of St. Peter, where treasures such as Michelangelo’s Pietà, the Baldachin of Bernini, and the richly decorated chapels await.

St. Peter's Basilica

  • 45m
  • Admission ticket included
Explore St. Peter’s Basilica with a detailed audio guide experience through the application which will be pre downloaded in your smartphone.

Vatican Grottoes

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Next, prepare for the highlight of the experience: the climb to the Dome. You may choose between two options—take the lift partway for a more relaxed ascent, or climb the full staircase if you’re up for a challenge. Either way, reaching the top rewards you with one of the most breathtaking panoramic views of Rome, stretching from the Vatican Gardens to the Colosseum and beyond.

Location

Activity location

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

Meeting/Redemption Point

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

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