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Tickets for St. Peter's Basilica and the dome

Here are the tickets and tours for the Basilica. Walking in from the square is free, so you buy a ticket for something extra: the dome, an audio guide, reserved entry or a guided tour. Choose the dome ticket for the view, the escorted entry if you want help at the door, or the guided tour to understand what you see.

Wide view inside St Peter's Basilica: Bernini's bronze baldachin over the papal altar, with the great dome high above

Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica: Guided Tour

One guided visit that goes from the museums to the Basilica

4.4· 5,816 reviewsTiqets

  • One guided tour that goes through the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica, with entry to all three included.
  • It is the choice if you want the museums and the Basilica on the same day, without arranging the two visits yourself.
  • Check the tour languages and the meeting point when you book. Some options include free cancellation: check the conditions when you book.

from €59

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The central nave of St Peter's Basilica with its coffered barrel vault, marble pillars and the baldachin in the distance

St. Peter's Basilica: Guided Tour

From the square up the dome and down to the Grottoes, with a guide

4.4· 8,242 reviewsTiqets

  • A guided walking tour that begins in St. Peter's Square. It goes up the dome first, then down into the Basilica, and then to the Grottoes and the tomb of St. Peter.
  • You get a headset to hear the guide, and entry to the Basilica is included.
  • Check the languages and the meeting point when you book. Some options include free cancellation: check the conditions when you book.

from €17

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Michelangelo's great dome of St Peter's Basilica rising above the rooftops of the Vatican under a blue sky
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St. Peter's Basilica: Dome Access + Audio Guide

Reserved access to the Basilica and the dome, with an audio guide

3.3· 2,552 reviewsTiqets

  • A ticket with reserved access to the Basilica and to the dome, with the underground access and a downloadable audio guide app.
  • You choose between going up by lift to the terrace or climbing on foot. If you suffer from vertigo or do not like narrow spaces, think about it before you book.
  • The ticket cannot be cancelled. A staff member helps you at the meeting point.

from €34

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The Baroque facade of St Peter's Basilica with its giant columns, the attic with statues and the central balcony

St. Peter's Basilica: Escorted Entry + Audio Guide

Reserved, escorted entry to the Basilica with an audio guide on your phone

3.3· 2,012 reviewsTiqets

  • A ticket with reserved, escorted entry to the Basilica and a downloadable audio guide app, so you walk the nave and the chapels at your own pace.
  • It does not include the dome. If you want the view from the top, choose the dome ticket.
  • Some options include free cancellation: check the conditions when you book.

from €14.50

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Prices and ratings updated 31 October 2026.

St. Peter's Basilica: frequently asked questions

Is St. Peter's Basilica free?

Yes, walking into the Basilica is free. The dome, the Treasury Museum, the necropolis, guided visits and audio guides are paid.

What should I wear in St. Peter's Basilica?

Dress for a place of worship. Sleeveless tops, excessively short clothing and hats are not allowed inside the church.

Can I take photos inside the Basilica?

The Basilica asks visitors to refrain from taking photos, even for personal use. Bulky equipment needs permission.

Can I go up the dome?

Yes, with a separate ticket. You choose between a lift to the terrace or climbing on foot, and the ticket includes access to the Basilica. The dome is open from 7:30 to 17:00 in winter.

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