Experience this high-domed church at the heart of Catholicism and its magnificent gallery at the heart of the art world.
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Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, & St. Peter’s Basilica Fully Guided Tour
Activity duration is 2 hours
9.0 out of 10 with 6272 reviews
Free cancellation available
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3-Hour Private Tour of Rome with Golf Cart
Activity duration is 4 hours
Free cancellation available
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3 in 1 Cooking Class near Navona: Fettuccine, Ravioli & Tiramisu
Activity duration is 3 hours
9.6 out of 10 with 50 reviews
Free cancellation available
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Welcome To Rome Experience
Activity duration is 1 hour
9.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
Free cancellation available
Attractions
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Skip-the-Line: Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Admission with Audio Guide
Activity duration is 1 hour
7.4 out of 10 with 944 reviews
Free cancellation available
Reviews of St. Peter's Basilica
4.8
Top Destination
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Once again a tour guide is a must for first timers. Absolutely breath taking.
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
The Basilica and St. Peter's Square are well worth the time. Go with a Skip the Line Tour. Book ahead.
4/5 - Good
DP
Don’t buy tickets from outsiders. You can walk inside and buy tickets at low price.
4/5 - Good
Kevin
crowded
3/5 - Okay
Verified traveler
They have services on Wednesdays so we could not tour there. Saw the outside only and it was crowded with people.
5/5 - Excellent
Laura
If you decide to climb the steps up into the dome, do so early in the day while you are fresh. The views are worth it but the hike is a significant one. Also consider entering the basilica when you see that the line to get through security is noticably shorter than it had been. Hotel staff can often advise when the pontiff will be delivering a blessing.
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Best Lodging Options Near St. Peter's Basilica
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Starhotels Michelangelo
Via Della Stazione Di San Pietro 14, Rome, RM
Hotel Quirinale
Via Nazionale 7, Rome, RM
Grand Hotel Olympic
Via Properzio 2/a, Rome, RM
citizenM Rome Isola Tiberina
LUNGOTEVERE DE CENCI 5-8, Rome, RM
UNA HOTELS Decò Roma
Via Giovanni Amendola, 57, Rome, RM
Hotel Isa
Via Cicerone 39, Rome, RM
Trianon Borgo Pio
Piazza delle Vaschette n 13, Rome, RM
Mama Shelter Roma
Via Luigi Rizzo 20, Rome, RM
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