St. Peter's Basilica & Dome: Private Early Access Experience

Rome, Italy

2 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Overview

What's Included

Priority entry assistance to St. Peter’s Basilica
St. Peter’s Dome access ticket
Guided tour of St. Peter’s Basilica
Visit to the Papal Tombs (subject to Vatican availability)
Visit Michelangelo’s Pietà
Licensed English-speaking guide
Headsets when required for larger groups

Food and drinks
Transportation to or from the meeting point
Personal expenses or souvenirs
Access to restricted Vatican areas not included in the itinerary

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Piazza della Città Leonina, 5, 00193 Roma RM, Italy
Please arrive at the Meeting Point indicated on your booking confirmation. Look for the yellow flag — it’s the symbol of our group. Your private guide will be waiting to welcome you! Please arrive 15–20 minutes before the scheduled start time to ensure a smooth check-in and timely departure.

End point

Saint Peter’s Basilica
Piazza San Pietro, 00120 Città del Vaticano, Vatican City
Please note that the private tour ends inside the Basilica, right in front of the entrance to the Dome. From there, you can continue on your own to visit the Dome if you have booked that option. This is the official end point of the tour.

Start time
.8:30 am

Itinerary

St. Peter's Basilica

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Baldacchino di San Pietro, Di Bernini

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

La Pieta

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

The Vatican Grottoes

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

St. Peter's Basilica

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation

Infants must sit on laps
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.