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Benefit from skip-the-line access to admire the beautiful Vatican Museums and visit the greatest attractions in Rome, the Sistine Chapel.

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Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel VIP Small Group Tour

Enjoy a small-group guided experience including skip-the-line access and get to see the Vatican's top attractions.

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Semi-Private Sistine Chapel Tour with Museums and St. Peter's Basilica
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Semi-Private Sistine Chapel Tour with Museums and St. Peter's Basilica

Discover the Sistine Chapel, the Vatican Museums and the St. Peter's Basilica during this essential guided tour.

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Fast track Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica tour

Make the most of your time in Rome! Explore the Vatican Museums on a 2-hour guided tour and then visit the magnificent Basilica of St. Peter.

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OMNIA Vatican and Roma Pass 72 hours with transport

Visit Rome and its monuments without queuing with the OMNIA Vatican and Roma Pass and move around easily on Rome's public transport system. It will be three unforgettable days!

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24 or 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus + official Saint Peter's Basilica audioguide
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24 or 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus + official Saint Peter's Basilica audioguide

24 or 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus + official Saint Peter's Basilica audioguide - Find and book the most amazing activities in Rome with Musement.

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Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine tour with Vatican Museums upgrade
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Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine tour with Vatican Museums upgrade

Visit the Vatican and the Colosseum in this day tour of Rome. Discover the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, as well as the Roman forum.

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Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and Basilica fast-track guided tour
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Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and Basilica fast-track guided tour

Avoid stress with a skip-the-line guided tour to explore the stunning beauty and ancient history of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica.

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St. Peter's Basilica Guided Tour and Dome Entrance Ticket
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St. Peter's Basilica Guided Tour and Dome Entrance Ticket

Relish a guided tour of St. Peter's Basilica led by an art historian, climb to Saint Peter's Dome and marvel at the panoramic views. Begin the tour, tasting typical Italian breakfast.

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VIP St. Peter's Basilica tour with Dome climb and Papal Crypt
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VIP St. Peter's Basilica tour with Dome climb and Papal Crypt

Enjoy a VIP tour of St Peter's Basilica and climb the dome to admire Rome. Descend into the Papal Crypt for a rare guided tour with a small group.

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Enjoy skip-the-line access to the Vatican museums with assistance at the entrance. Includes access to the Sistine Chapel and courtyards.

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Colosseum & Roman Forum small-group tour with skip-the-line tickets & local guide
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The inside story

The magnificent St. Peter’s Basilica, located in Vatican City in Rome, is one of the largest Catholic churches in the world and is considered an iconic symbol of the city and the heart of Christianity. The combined work of Bramante, Michelangelo, Maderno and Bernini among others, the church overflows with Renaissance beauty and is a must-see for anyone visiting Rome.

Built on the tomb of Saint Peter and the remains of a 4th century church, Pope Julius II commissioned Bramante to build a new basilica in 1506. After Bramante died in 1514, construction stalled and he was succeeded by a number of different architects, all of whom made changes to the design. Most notably was Michelangelo, who took over in 1547 at the age of 72; he didn’t live to see its completion. It fell to Giacomo Della Porta and Domenico Fontana to oversee the dome’s construction and Carlo Maderno to finish the project who completed the main facade in 1615.

Beyond its imposing architecture, it is also well worth a visit for its stunning interior features and masterpieces of Renaissance and Baroque art. Don’t miss Bernini’s enormous Baldachin (canopy), which hangs over the main altar and is one of the heaviest bronze objects in the world. The cathedral is also home to Michelangelo’s famed Pieta, sculpted when the artist was just twenty-four.

Visit the Vatican Grottos, a necropolis below the nave where you will find the graves of more than one hundred popes. You can also climb to the top of the dome for an additional fee and experience magnificent views over Rome from the viewing platform.

One of the most popular tourist attractions in Rome, Saint Peter’s Basilica receives thousands of visitors and pilgrims per day, so it is advisable to book ahead with a guided tour. Saint Peter’s Basilica is within walking distance to many of the other popular tourist attractions in Vatican City such as the Sistine Chapel and the Vatican Museums, so a combined tour is a popular option.

The dress code for entry into St. Peter’s Basilica is strict and is reinforced by security so don’t be caught out when visiting. Men must wear long trousers and cover their shoulders and women must not have either bare shoulders or skirts shorter than knee length.

Saint Peters Basilica is open daily from 7 am to 7 pm April to September and 7 am to 6 pm October to March. It is advisable to visit early in the morning before the crowds arrive or book skip the line tickets as the line for security can be long. It is accessible by foot from many points in the city or via public transport. The nearest subway stop is Ottaviano-S. Pietro station and all hop on hop off buses stop at Vatican City.

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St. Peter’s Basilica Basilica di San Pietro, Piazza San Pietro Rome