Skip the Lines: Saint Peter Basilica & Treasury Museum in the Vatican City

Rome, Italy

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icon2 hours  (Approx.)
Mobile ticket
iconOffered in: English and 8 more
Overview

Skip the long lines and tour St. Peter’s Basilica and the Treasury Museum on your own. The experience includes an audio guide which explains the magnificent architecture and artworks inside, including the dome which was designed by Michelangelo. You can also tour the Vatican’s Treasury Museum, which holds artifacts, statues, ornaments, and other gifts from important papal visitors throughout history.
  • Guaranteed to skip the long lines
  • Audio tour of St. Peter's Basilica and Treasury Museum 
  • See works by Michelangelo and other Renaissance artists
  • Free Wi-Fi on site

Enjoy an audioguide of the Basilica and Treasury Museum (10 languages available)
Admire the most important Catholic church in the world and the masterpieces of the greatest artists in the world at your own pace
Taxes and Gratuities
Free WIFI and Toilets
Earphones (bring yours or purchase them at the desk for € 1,00)
Tickets for the Vatican Museums

Departure Point

St. Peter's Basilica, Piazza San Pietro, 00120 Città del Vaticano, Vatican City

Return Details

St. Peter's Basilica, Piazza San Pietro, 00120 Città del Vaticano, Vatican City
Itinerary
Stop At:  
Museo del Tesoro della Basilica di San Pietro
The Treasury Museum houses church ornaments, statues, papal miters, and various other objects, usually gifts from kings or other nobles
Duration: 40 minutes
Admission Ticket Included
Stop At:  
La Pieta
The marble sculpture made by Michelangelo Buonarroti. La Pietà is considered the first masterpiece of the artist, one of Michelangelo's greatest works of art
Duration: 10 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
Stop At:  
St. Peter's Square
The most famous and the biggest square of the Vatican City. It is from here that you may see the Pope blessing. In the middle of the huge square enjoy the Obelisk from Egypt (over 2500 years old)
Duration: 5 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
Stop At:  
Baldacchino di San Pietro, di Bernini
The greatest masterpiece of Gian Lorenzo Bernini. This huge mausoleum is right on top of the Tomb of St. Peter
Duration: 5 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
Stop At:  
St. Peter's Basilica
Great Official Vatican Guides will explain the secrets of the Queen of all the Basilicas!
Duration: 45 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
Pass By:  
Vatican City
The smallest state in the world
Admission Ticket Free
Pass By:  
Vaticano Egyptian Obelisk
In the middle of the most famous and biggest square of the Vatican Citythe, you can see the Obelisk from Egypt (over 2500 years old)
Duration: 3 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
Stop At:  
Cupola di San Pietro
The highest building in Rome, from its top you will enjoy the spectacular views of the Eternal City and of the Vatican area
Duration: 40 minutes
Admission Ticket Not Included
Stop At:  
Tomba di Giovanni Paolo II
The tomb of Pope John Paul II which was proclaimed Saint by Pope Francis on 27 April 2014
Duration: 3 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
Stop At:  
Monument to Alexander VII
The sepulcher of Alexander VII is the funerary monument of Pope Alexander VII Chigi, sumptuous work of Gian Lorenzo Bernini
Duration: 3 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
Stop At:  
Porta Santa
The Holy Door is open only during the Jubilee
Duration: 3 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
Stop At:  
St. Peter Enthroned
It represents St. Peter in a sitting position, with his blessing hand and with the keys of the Kingdom of God
Duration: 3 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
Pass By:  
Tomb of Urban VIII
It is the funerary monument of Pope Urbano VIII, sumptuous work of Gian Lorenzo Bernini
Duration: 3 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
Stop At:  
Vatican Grottoes
Here are the tombs of numerous Popes
Duration: 15 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
Pass By:  
Fontane di Piazza San Pietro
The twin fountains of St. Peter's Square
Admission Ticket Free
Pass By:  
Apolistic Palace
From one of these windows the Holy Father looks out for his blessing
Admission Ticket Free
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Please observe the strict dress code for the Basilica; no shorts or sleeveless shirts are allowed
  • There will be an airport-style security check before you enter St. Peter's Basilica; please leave liquids and sharp items at home and carry your possessions in a lightweight bag (you may be refused entrance to St. Peter's Basilica if you do not follow this)
  • It is the responsibility of all visitors to be at the meeting point 15 minutes before tour departure; guests arriving after departure cannot be accommodated, and missed tours or tickets cannot be refunded
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Learn more about cancellations.

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