St. Peter Basilica in Vatican City stands as one of the most iconic and revered landmarks in the world. Its history traces back to the 4th century AD when Emperor Constantine constructed the original basilica over the burial site of Saint Peter, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ. 

The current Renaissance-style masterpiece designed between 1506 and 1626, primarily by Donato Bramante, Michelangelo, Carlo Maderno, and Gian Lorenzo Bernini. Its grandeur encompasses magnificent artworks, such as Michelangelo’s Pietà, the statue of Mary holding the body of Jesus, and Bernini’s Baldacchino, placed over where Peter is believed to be buried. Today, St. Peter Basilica remains a symbol of Christianity and a significant pilgrimage site for millions of Catholics worldwide, being the largest church and holding the tallest dome in the world.

Visiting St. Peter Basilica is free, but only the standard entrance without the Dome or the Papal Grottoes. So we recommend you to choose one of the options above, so that you guarantee a visit with a fixed time slot and a fully enriching experience, which is the most comfortable way to visit St Peter Basilica.

If you want to have great panoramic views over Rome, we suggest you to climb the St. Peter Basilica Dome plus audio tour with this ticket. However, to have a more complete visit, we suggest you to climb the Dome, visit the Papal Grottoes and have an expert Guide that will tell you all about the thrilling history of Rome, the Vatican, the Emperors and the Popes!

To have a full experience of the Vatican wonder, you cannot miss the visit to the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel. You can combine a Guided Tour of the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel with St. Peter Basilica by choosing this ticket.

To plan your visit more into detail, or if you have any questions, feel free to check our F.A.Q. here.