- Address: Piazza San Pietro, Vatican City 00120, Italy
- Hours: Open daily 7am - 7pm (6pm in winter)
- Admission: Free
St Peter's Basilica
This is a church like no other. It is huge and full of significant artworks and tombs, including that of Pope John Paul II. One of the most beautiful pieces is the marble Pieta by Michelangelo just inside the door on the right. It is now behind bullet proof glass after being attacked by an art-hating lunatic in 1972.
If you can time your visit with a Mass, you will see the most important hierarchy of the Catholic Church come to worship in their red robes and hats. Climbing to the top of the dome gives a wonderful view over the piazza and Bernini's enclosing colonnade below, and across Rome.
Practical Info
Leave plenty of time as you have to pass through a security check and then there is so much to see inside. Remember it is a church so a dress code applies: no bare shoulders, shorts, short skirts or bare feet.
Tours & Tickets
Skip the Line: Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St Peter's Basilica Half-Day Walking Tour
See the highlights of Vatican City with an expert guide, visiting the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St Peter’s Basilica! After paying your entrance fee ... Read more
Location: Rome, Italy
Duration: 3 hours (approx.)
Vatican for Kids Private Tour
With this 3-hour private tour of the Vatican museums, Sistine Chapel and St Peter’s Basilica, the whole family will be captivated by stunning works of art and ... Read more
Location: Rome, Italy
Duration: 3 hours (approx.)
Papal Audience Ticket at Vatican City
Bookings are essential if you'd like to attend a Papal Audience with Pope Francis I at the Vatican. Tickets are free of charge but they are limited and you ... Read more
Location: Rome, Italy
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Vatican Highlights Tour
This 3-hour tour will take you will visit the highlights of the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel and St Peter's Basilica. You will benefit from your guide's ... Read more
Location: Rome, Italy
Duration: 3 hours (approx.)
Skip the Line Private Tour: Vatican Museums and St Peter's Art History Walking Tour
Explore the art history of the Vatican Museums and St Peter's Basilica in style on a private walking tour with an art expert - and skip the queues. Accompanied ... Read more
Location: Rome, Italy
Duration: 3 - 3.5 hours
Small-Group Vatican Tour with Sistine Chapel and St Peter's Basilica
This 3.5-hour tour combines the main attractions of the Vatican Museums including Sistine Chapel and St. Peters Basilica. It offers a great opportunity to ... Read more
Location: Rome, Italy
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Private Pope-Pizza-Prosecco Tour with a Local
This won’t be your conventional Vatican tour. On this 2.5-hour walking tour, you will see the great sites, taste some great pizza and visit one of the ... Read more
Location: Rome, Italy
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
No Wait Access: St Peter's Basilica WiFi Audio Guide
Skip the lines and enjoy your St Peter's visit in full freedom and at your own pace using your own mobile phone or tablet!
Location: Rome, Italy
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Half-Day Small-Group Vatican Tour with Extended Itinerary
This 3.5 hours extended Vatican small group tour (maximum of 13 people in the group) is perfect for those who wish to explore the Vatican museums in a bit more ... Read more
Location: Rome, Italy
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Private Tour 3in1: Colosseum Vatican and Trevi Fountain
If you have limited time in Rome and want to hit some of the city’s main sites in just 5 hours 30 minutes, this private tour is perfect for you. With a ... Read more
Location: Rome, Italy
Duration: 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
