St. Peter’s Basilica Skip the Line
Overview
St. Peter’s Basilica is vast and brimming with artistic and religious treasures, making it easy to feel overwhelmed when exploring alone. With your skip-the-line entry ticket, you’ll enjoy priority access to both the awe-inspiring upper church and the enigmatic underground Papal Grottoes. Discover its rich history, admire remarkable architecture, and marvel at Renaissance masterpieces at your own pace, including an exclusive visit to the papal tombs.
What's Included
- St. Peter's Basilica Access
- The Vatican reserves up to 40 minutes for the mandatory security checks, which cannot be skipped.
- Skip the line tickets
- Audioguide included only with audioguide option
- DOME included only with the selected option
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Guided tour with a licensed guide
Meeting Location
Vicolo del Farinone
23, 00193 Roma RM, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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St. Peter's Basilica
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
- Name on the ticket: All entrance tickets must be purchased in the name of the visitor. It is mandatory to ensure that the name entered during the booking process matches the visitor's identification. Regardless of the purchaser, the ticket must be in the visitor's name to be valid for entry.
- Invalid Tickets: If the name on the ticket does not match the identity of the visitor, the ticket will be considered invalid and cannot be used for entry.
- Liability: We do not accept any responsibility for any mistakes made during the booking process. If the visitor's name is entered incorrectly, the ticket will be invalid and no refunds or corrections can be made.
- Security: Visitors must pass through airport-style security. The wait at the security checkpoint can last more than 30 minutes, depending on Vatican security.
- Children from 0 to 6 years free
- The ticket must be collected at our shop at Vicolo del Farinone 23
- The Vatican reserves up to 40 minutes for the mandatory security checks, which cannot be skipped.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-5513790P10
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the adventure start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the adventure start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the adventure start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the adventure local time (CEST).
- St. Peter's Basilica Access.
- The Vatican reserves up to 40 minutes for the mandatory security checks, which cannot be skipped.
- Skip the line tickets.
- Audioguide included only with audioguide option.
- DOME included only with the selected option.
- Hotel pickup and drop off.
- Guided tour with a licensed guide.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This adventure requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the St. Peter’s Basilica Skip the Line is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for St. Peter’s Basilica Skip the Line will be included in your confirmation email from Top10Adventures®. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- St. Peter's Basilica Access
- The Vatican reserves up to 40 minutes for the mandatory security checks, which cannot be skipped.
- Skip the line tickets
- Audioguide included only with audioguide option
- DOME included only with the selected option
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Guided tour with a licensed guide
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
- Name on the ticket: All entrance tickets must be purchased in the name of the visitor. It is mandatory to ensure that the name entered during the booking process matches the visitor's identification. Regardless of the purchaser, the ticket must be in the visitor's name to be valid for entry.
- Invalid Tickets: If the name on the ticket does not match the identity of the visitor, the ticket will be considered invalid and cannot be used for entry.
- Liability: We do not accept any responsibility for any mistakes made during the booking process. If the visitor's name is entered incorrectly, the ticket will be invalid and no refunds or corrections can be made.
- Security: Visitors must pass through airport-style security. The wait at the security checkpoint can last more than 30 minutes, depending on Vatican security.
- Children from 0 to 6 years free
- The ticket must be collected at our shop at Vicolo del Farinone 23
- The Vatican reserves up to 40 minutes for the mandatory security checks, which cannot be skipped.
