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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History & culture
See all 966 activitiesOpens in new tabVatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, & St. Peter’s Basilica Fully Guided Tour
Activity duration is 3 hours
4.5 out of 5 with 6133 reviews
Free cancellation available
Attractions
See all 22 activitiesOpens in new tabSkip the Line: Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Tickets or Tours
Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
4.4 out of 5 with 995 reviews
Free cancellation available
Food, drink & nightlife
See all 232 activitiesOpens in new tab3 in 1 Cooking Class near Navona: Fettuccine, Ravioli & Tiramisu
Activity duration is 3 hours
4.9 out of 5 with 29 reviews
Free cancellation available
Cruises & boat tours
See all 38 activitiesOpens in new tabAmalfi Coast and Positano Day Trip from Rome with Coastal Cruise
Activity duration is 15 hours
4.6 out of 5 with 71 reviews
Free cancellation available
Water activities
See all 7 activitiesOpens in new tabUrban Rafting on Rome's Tiber River
Activity duration is 2 hours
4.5 out of 5 with 2 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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Vatican Museums
4.5/5(3,973 reviews)
Forget the Louvre, the Met or the Hermitage, some of the world’s greatest collections of art can be found in the Vatican Museums.
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Excellence Suite
Via della Purificazione 38, Rome, Italy
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