Skip the Line St. Peters Basilica and Papal Tombs Entry Ticket
At a glance
Skip the Line St. Peters Basilica and Papal Tombs Entry Ticket is a 30m – 3h guided experience in Vatican City, , operated by Maya Tours. Travellers rate it 4.5 out of 5 across 31 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $17.18 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Skip the line entrance to St. Peter's Basilica, Access to the papal tombs (Vatican Grottoes), Access to St.Peter's Dome (if Option Selected) With Elevator.
Highlights
- Skip-the-line entry saves time at busy sights
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
Quick facts
- Duration
- 30m – 3h
- Group
- Shared tour
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
If you have limited time and want to avoid the long lines and explore the sites on your own, the St.Peters Basilica skip the line entry ticket is the perfect option for you.
St.Peter's Basilica public entrance is infamous for its incredibly long lines, which can be extremely frustrating especially if you have limited time. Thankfully, we have a solution! Our fast track tickets allow you to bypass the general admissions line and enter much quicker. This priority access ticket increases your time inside by eliminating all the needless waiting around outside.
If you choose the option to upgrade for a guided tour the duration is 1.5 hours, with a maximum group size of 20 persons. There are both options with and without the Dome access. If you have selected the Dome Included option, please allow an extra 30 minutes minimum after the tour has finished as you'll take the elevator to St. Peter’s Dome viewpoint.
What's included
What's included
- Skip the line entrance to St. Peter's Basilica
- Access to the papal tombs (Vatican Grottoes)
- Access to St.Peter's Dome (if Option Selected) With Elevator
- Upgrade for guided tour with professional licensed guide if option selected
Not included
- Location Pick Up & Drop Off
- Scavi/Necropolis
- Audio guide or guided tour (Unless option is selected)
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 15m
St. Peter's Square (Piazza San Pietro), located in Vatican City in front of St. Peter's Basilica, is a massive, iconic Baroque plaza designed by Gian Lorenzo Bernini between 1656 and 1667. Featuring an elliptical design with massive colonnades representing the "embrace" of the Church, it holds over 300,000 people and features a central Egyptian obelisk.
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Stop 2 · 1h 30m
The Papal Basilica of Saint Peter in the Vatican, or simply Saint Peter's Basilica, is a church of the Italian High Renaissance located in Vatican City, an independent microstate enclaved within the city of Rome, Italy
Meeting point
Hotel pickup is offered for this experience.
Good to know
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not suitable for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair.
- If you arrive late for the meeting time, it will not be possible to join the group or reschedule, unless you pay for the activity again. As per "No Show" rules you will not be entitled to a refund.
- Knees & Shoulders MUST be covered for both men & women.
- All visitors must pass through the monument/attraction security check please allow at least 20 minutes to clear security.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Some monuments or areas may be under restoration and subject to last minute closures. Please pay attention to any messages we may send regarding potential changes.
- Please be aware that large bags/backpacks/suitcases are not permitted in the monument/ attraction. Only very small bags are allowed. Please do not bring these items with you on the day of your tour as there are no cloakrooms at the monument.
- Cancellations, changes or issues due to weather, security and events held by the monument are beyond our control and are directly decided by their administration team. These issues will be reviewed by us and dealt with on an individual basis but are the responsibility of the monument.
- The exact timings and reservations can vary, dependent on the monument/attraction’s administration offices availability and decisions on the booking day and can be subject to last minute changes. Departure time can differ up to 20 minutes from your selected time.
- Please be advised capacity regulations and security may delay the tour departure this could also influence the smooth running of the tour especially on national holidays and events.
- Please note that for the Basilica it is mandatory to provide the full name of each participant. Failure to do this could result in refused entry to the monument.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Skip the Line St. Peters Basilica and Papal Tombs Entry Ticket take?
The experience lasts about 30m – 3h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $17.18 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Skip the line entrance to St. Peter's Basilica; Access to the papal tombs (Vatican Grottoes); Access to St.Peter's Dome (if Option Selected) With Elevator; Upgrade for guided tour with professional licensed guide if option selected.
Where does it start?
Hotel pickup is offered for this experience.
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.5 out of 5 across 31 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Vatican City.
