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St. Peter’s Basilica is free to enter—but during busy hours, you could be stuck in line for over an hour just to get through security. With this ticket, you reserve a timed slot and enter the Basilica at that time via a dedicated entry point before going through security. It’s a real time-saver on crowded days. Plus, you’ll get an audio guide to explore at your own pace once inside.
Inside the Basilica floor you’ll find quiet space amidst soaring columns, golden mosaics, and sculptures that shaped history. Whether you choose to explore with your own audio guide or a live guide, you’ll move through the main nave and side chapels at your pace—with context when and where you want it.
Beneath the building lies the Vatican Grottoes, where around 90 Popes—including St. Peter—are buried. While you may not be able to see it all, a part of it is now accessible to tourists. Passing through marble corridors and mirrored chapels in subdued light, it’s a solemn and powerful counterpoint to the grandeur above.
Choose to climb the Dome via 551 narrow steps—or take an elevator most of the way and tackle the remaining 320 steps. From the summit you’ll see a 360° breathtaking panorama of St. Peter’s Square, Vatican rooftops, Castel Sant’Angelo, and even Rome’s distant hills.
You can linger on the Basilica floor or exit directly from the Dome terrace stairs. Most visits take 1.5–2.5 hours depending on whether you visit the Papal Crypts or climb the Dome. The audio guide is valid throughout, so feel free to revisit key highlights before leaving.
Planning a visit to the world’s largest church? From reserved entries to dome climbs and guided tours through Papal tombs, here’s how the different ticket types stack up—so you can find the right experience without second-guessing.
Soaring 136 m above the altar, Michelangelo’s masterpiece dominates Vatican City. Climb the narrow staircases or ride partway by elevator, and be rewarded with sweeping panoramas over St. Peter’s Square, the Tiber, and Rome’s rooftops. Beneath the summit, the inner dome inspires with intricate biblical mosaics spiraling upward.
Located just inside the right entrance, this tender marble sculpture shows Mary cradling the lifeless body of Christ. Carved by Michelangelo at age 24—the only piece he ever signed—it captures raw emotion and technical mastery all in a single breath.
Descend beneath the basilica to find the sacred Vaulted Grottoes—a labyrinth of chapels and tombs housing over 90 Popes, including John Paul II. You can see a art of these Papal crypts freely on general admission, but these silent corridors gain their full significance when explored with insight.
Standing nearly 30 m high, Bernini’s massive bronze canopy hovers over the high altar—its twisted columns and gilded angels a bold nod to Baroque drama. It marks the spot where St. Peter’s tomb lies below and visually connects the nave to the soaring dome above.
Beneath the high altar lies the Confessio, which shelters the memorial site believed to contain the bones of St. Peter himself. Discovered during mid-20th-century excavations, this shrine links modern visitors to the earliest Christian community of Rome.
Near the nave, look for the bronze statue of St. Peter—pilgrims touch his right foot for luck, worn smooth over centuries. Nearby is the Statue of Veronica, representing the saint who wiped Christ’s face—both quiet votive spots with age-old tradition.
The Vatican Necropolis, located beneath St. Peter’s Basilica, is an ancient burial ground dating back to the 1st century AD. It was discovered during excavations ordered by Pope Pius XII in the 1940s. The Necropolis contains a series of mausoleums, tombs, and crypts, including what is believed to be the original tomb of Saint Peter. This underground city of the dead offers a fascinating glimpse into early Christian burial practices and the history of the Vatican. Access to the Necropolis is restricted, and you must book special tours to explore this hidden treasure.
Entry is free. The paid options are for added benefits—reserved-entry time slots, audio guides, and access to the Dome or guided tours**. Most visitors who choose paid options do so to reduce waiting and enhance their experience.
A guided tour can greatly enhance your experience by providing expert insights into its rich history, architecture, and art. A knowledgeable guide can share fascinating stories, explain the significance of the Basilica's features, and answer any questions you might have, making your visit more engaging and informative.
Not completely. All visitors must go through mandatory airport-style security; tickets only let you bypass the ticket-purchasing line. Some guided tours or Vatican Museum combos use a corridor from the Sistine Chapel to the Basilica to avoid exterior queues altogether.
If you want to explore St. Peter's Basilica at your own pace while learning about its history, an audio guide is ideal. On the other hand, an in-person guide offers a more personalized experience, providing insights and answering questions on the spot. This option is especially beneficial for those who appreciate detailed explanations and interaction during their visit.
St. Peter’s Basilica is easily accessible by public transport. Take a metro to the Ottaviano Station located near the Vatican Walls. From there, it is a short 5-minute walk to St. Peter’s Square and the Vatican Museums.
Yes, since tours are available in non-English languages such as German, French, Italian, Spanish and Portuguese as well.
It depends on the St. Peter’s Basilica ticket you choose to book. While some tickets offer a full refund on canceling tickets up to 24-48 hours in advance, for others there may be no refund available on cancellation. Please check before you make your reservation.
Yes, sign language guided tours are offered at the Basilica and must be reserved at least 48 hours in advance by contacting: visiteguidate@fsp.va.
The climb to the top of the Dome involves a significant number of steps and requires a good level of physical fitness. It is not recommended for individuals with heart or back conditions, mobility issues, or those who are in the later stages of pregnancy. Therefore, it may not be suitable for elderly parents with these concerns.
Yes, you can! The Basilica is a family-friendly destination, and children are welcome to explore its vast and awe-inspiring spaces. However, it’s important to keep in mind that the Basilica is a place of worship, so children should be encouraged to remain respectful and quiet during the visit. There’s a lot for them to see, from the architecture to the impressive art, which can make the experience enjoyable and educational.
She was very professional, and her pronunciation was so clear that it was easy to understand her even in a crowded place. She was very kind and explained everything in an engaging way without being boring at all.
Followed the instructions and found the right entry pretty fast. Needed to wait about 10 minutes on the entry and another 10 minutes on security gate, which is nothing compared to the main waiting queue. The audio guide worked good and can be downloaded directly on site. It is not very extensive but is a good extra additionally to the tickets. The only downside was that the tickets weren't sent to us 1 day before the event. I had to contact the 24/7 support via chat at late afternoon. In the morning we had our tickets. -1 star for missing tickets, but +1 for top support. All in all totally worth the money.
Received some refund for undelivered Audio Guide service. It wiuld have been a 5 start if our tickets have been delivered as promised, but I had to followup them on the day of the scheduled tour as our tickets are not available yet. Make sure you are chatting to the real person not on AI when following up your tickets. Thanks to Alex and Maria from Headout for sending me our Skip-the-line tickets 3 hours before the tour and for confirming that we will receive some refund for undelivered audio guide.
Fast line, assistance improvable as far as the attendant answered all questions put to him. Audio guide sufficient. Still a good experience.
Well organized tour .I would say a little bit overpriced if you compare to regular fast moving crowd.After exchanging emails I received specific time to enter which sometimes complicates travelers schedule.Lower the price please
I was in ore, I thought I had been transported into another world. The most amazing place on this planet. It is just amazinh
The basilica is a must see if you are visiting Rome. This is my first time using hesdout and the ticket were required to pick up at another location that was closed and left us scrambling for 30+ min. They finally texted us the tickets 3 minutes before our scheduled time leaving us with a 8 minute was to the entrance....
Entry went smoothly. The information on exactly where you have to go to get everything should be listed in detail. We had asked our way through, which was difficult.
The basilica is very beautiful But unfortunately, I did not receive the quarterde of the guide in Italian. Therefore I spent money without having the service
The queue-cut ticket was very efficient, and we waited a maximum of 10 minutes for the 2 controls at the entrance to the basilica.
The inside of the Basilica is so beautiful and outstanding. And climbing to the top of the Dome gives amazing views and is totally worth it. However, I would recommend to purchase the skip the line tickets to make your visit hustle free. And oh you really wanna pay for the ticket with elevator because the steps are many.
Fantastic experience of the beautiful Basilica and we got to walk straight in with our pre-paid tickets, missing the big queue! Very happy!
Skipping the line was awesome, but the audioguide locations and routes were bit off or unclear. In general the basilica was amazing.
The good mix of details and insights combined with the big picture vision of the Monument. The audio is clear and the map was really useful!
It was a brilliant experience overall, the staff are very cordial and friendly. The visit to Badilica is once in a lifetime experience.
First time at St. Peter's Basilica and dome. Very easy access to the site with this ticket. I highly recommend using headout to book this tour.
We appreciated skipping the long line and the tour was great! We learned a lot and it was a great way to see the Basilica on our own!!
Der Zutritt zur Kuppel mit Online-Tickets war sehr schlecht ausgeschildert. Ein Hinweis und eine Markierung des Aufzugs/der Treppe in einer Karte sind sinnvoll. Wenn man zunächst sieht, dass es eine Kasse für Tickets zur Kuppel gibt, ist man irritiert. Die Aufsichtspersonen in der Basilika wussten auch nicht wo der Aufgang ist. Wir wurden hin und her geschickt. Der Aufstieg an sich verlief Problemlos.
All ok!!! Booking, sending tickets and staff availability. On the same day of the excursion unable to view the tickets via app I called the toll free number and they sent them back to me immediately! Zero queue at the entrance!
I had problems with the tickets, we couldn't open the PDF and download it , we would upload at 16/17% then everything would disappear, we wrote a lot with absence and finally they emailed us the tickets. The support was able to solve the problems, very good
The ticket would not open on the app. We called customer service and it was hard to get through. Once we finally did they emailed us a pdf that still wouldn't open. Then, we tried the chat help which never helped. Finally, we had to get to a place with WiFi, email it to someone else's phone and then it opened. We were lucky to make it on time. Also, the audio guide was lacking. I would have liked to have heard about more features of the church.
Nice team - works well - but waiting times could be optimized. The idea is to spend less time in queues.
Entrance to the Basilica is free. We bought this ticket because we went in July and imagined it would be very crowded. Even so, the queue was quiet and we didn't need to queue. I don't recommend buying this ticket, but rather getting there early and getting in for free
I loved the structures. It's massive and impressive. I prayed and reflected which was important to me. But not having the guide was a problem for me because the audio was not enough to explain fully the experience
Buying tickets to the Basilica in advance through your company made sense, because we got in practically without queuing. Everything was harmonious and good.
Add meaning to your visit to the world’s most significant Christian church with a rich audio guide, upgrade to reserve entry.
Inclusions
Access to Basilica and Papal Tombs
Digital audio guide
Reserved entry to St. Peter's Basilica (as per option selected)
Access to the Dome by lift or staircase (as per option selected)
Exclusions
What to bring
What’s not allowed
Accessibility
Additional information
Closures & exceptions
Dennis
Alberto
Aydin
The tour was really informative and the guide Fabian was very funny and uncomplicated. The whole Vatican is impressive, but without the tour I wouldn't have known the background to many things and would have just walked past. As I said, a really great tour with Fabian!
Excellent service from our tour lady. She is very thorough and explained everything really clearly. Her knowledge for the entire St. Peter's is second to none. I would highly recommend this website and will certainly book again in the future. Can't wait to share this good experience with my friends and family as well. 5 stars service.
The enthusiasm is the passion with which the guide explained to us the works and history of this magnificent basilica. Of course, we had already visited it on our own, but it is unquestionable that a guided tour like this gave an important added value
I had trouble buying tours in PORTUGUESE, so I bought them in Castilian. My children and wife didn't want to buy in another language. However, I managed to switch to PORTUGUESE on the spot. I suggest you have more options in PORTUGUESE. I was very well guided by the guide who enriched the tour with information. I climbed the dome, which is an incredible experience that offers incredible views from above. For those seeking an experience of faith, St. Peter's Basilica is sensational. I felt very fortunate to have had the opportunity to visit the Basilica. I recommend it! And a big congratulations to our guide Martinho, who was very friendly, polite and explained the tour in great detail.
Spectacular experience, Katty phenomenal, explaining the history of each of the images, sculptures and valuable information for our knowledge. Very attentive to everyone, answering our queries always friendly. We are definitely very satisfied with having hired the service and enjoy everything.
The explanation was very clear from the guide, always waiting for me because I was late and climbing the dome was an extraordinary experience.
Buying guided tour for ST.Peters Basilica was my ever best experience. Our guide, Brigita, was the highlight of the tour. She was very passionate, her story telling about Vaticano and Basilica was so passionate and so detailed. I enjoyed her passion, story and dedication. The place is amazing, but with such a Great guide and her knowledge was best experience ever. On top od that, she was very funny and humble. Hope everyone else will have opportunity to experience magnificient Vaticano with Brigita. Thank you!
Our guide Valery is a well of cconnaissance.he made this wonderful tour even more interesting. If we come back in the future we hope to have him as our guide again.merci.
We had the guided tour with Valerio. It was great. He put a lot of effort in telling us everything about the history of the Peters Dome and Vatican City and he was able to answer all of our questions. We climed the dome and the view was fantastic. Everything was organised very well.
Anna was amazing ! So knowledgable, humourous and so kind to everyone in the tour group! She was very patient and also waited for us all the way until we got to the elevator to get up the elevator to the dome! Highly recommended and be sure to ask for Anna if she's available to do the tour with you 🙏 Greetings from Norway 🇳🇴
The guide was great and has a lot of experience - he has lived in Rome for 30 years and has many life stories to tell. A very funny and entertaining tour with the necessary background knowledge 😊👍👍👍👍👍
Booking the tour was seamless and efficient. From the moment the tour started to when it ended, we enjoyed every part of it. Our Guide (Kelly) was so helpful, fun and informative. She brought the whole group together really quickly making us all feel like a little multi country family. She went out of her way to make all participants of the group feel very much included. The detail that was shared and the pace we went through the tour was perfect. Kelly's explanation of everything made our visit to the Vatican that much more special.
The lady who gave us a lot of information about St. Peter's Basilica and the Vatican State was very knowledgeable and extremely friendly and never tired of answering even the last interesting question. A "feel-good tour"!
Super-friendly guide, to the point in her explanations and full of anecdotes. Mastered her subject and was extremely efficient. Remarkable VAV in all aspects of the tour.
Received some refund for undelivered Audio Guide service. It wiuld have been a 5 start if our tickets have been delivered as promised, but I had to followup them on the day of the scheduled tour as our tickets are not available yet. Make sure you are chatting to the real person not on AI when following up your tickets. Thanks to Alex and Maria from Headout for sending me our Skip-the-line tickets 3 hours before the tour and for confirming that we will receive some refund for undelivered audio guide.
Interesting tour. In my experience, we did go through the tomb quickly.
Fantastic. Very nice and fun guides
Super experience, very rich visit and thanks again to our guide valentina B who was extraordinary !!!!👍
It was great, the guide explained everything perfectly, very friendly and polite answering every question that was asked.
It was very interesting a must visit !! The guide Valerio was super cool and very polite he explained every detail
Awesome , my pleased to be here and wish everyone a good, peace fortune
Fantastic and Tour guide Alexandria was exceptional
Our guide Alexandra was very helpful in answering our questions and curiosities as well as very knowledgeable and thorough in leading us through the casket and heart of Christianity. We were captivated and enchanted by her thorough explanations regarding what we were seeing outside and inside St. Peter's Basilica, describing with care and dedication what was wonderful in our sight. Recommended. Money well spent
Fast line, assistance improvable as far as the attendant answered all questions put to him. Audio guide sufficient. Still a good experience.
Our tour guide, Alishbe, was nothing short of amazing. She was so informative. We learned so much and were inspired by her! Amazing human being.
Skip lines, enter at your reserved time, and reach Rome’s highest viewpoint with an audio guide.
Inclusions
Reserved entry to St. Peter's Basilica
Access to Papal Tombs
Digital audio guide
Access to the Dome by lift or staircase (as per option selected)
Guided tour of Basilica (as per option selected)
Exclusions
What to bring
What’s not allowed
Accessibility
Additional information
Dai
Luciano
Jennifer
The visit is excellently organized, both in terms of time and the support of the guide, special mention to the very kind and knowledgeable Ms. Antonella. i would extend the stop in the Sistine Chapel by a few minutes, but i understand that managing thousands of tourists is complicated. I would say very recommended if you want to have a proper level of knowledge of the wonders you admire.
Being in the same place where many Popes have been and where the new Pope is elected and the paintings and sculptures of famous artists. Our guide Lucy was fantastic
Excellent experience. The guide was excellent..... He did a perfect explanation of what he saw. Highly recommend.
Being inside the Sistine Chapel & attending mass at St Peter's Basilica, as a Roman Catholic from Scotland, was incredible. Myself & my partner both loved the full experience and stayed as long as possible to take it all in. Guiseppe our guide was very helpful and informative throughout the day. Would & will highly recommend to anyone visiting Rome / Vatican City.
nicoli i think was our guide's name and he was super helpful and had lots of interesting information i never would have known about otherwise! definitely worth the price to have a knowledgeable guide for such a big space especially on a jubilee year. he of course knew lots about the history but had great answers to group questions and was excellent at connecting works in the museum to the sistine chapel and the basilica!! so cool
The guide Marilena was very well informed and provided great information. We were guided through all the sites in a coordinated manner, despite the fact that there were so many tourists in the museums. We enjoyed it very much.
Our guide was the best and funniest, but our experience was a bit disappointing because we booked tickets with entry to St. Peter's Basilica and we couldn't enter there because they closed it that day...
Informative tour to Vatican museum and Sistine chapel. Thanks to Nuncia. our tour guide. Disappointed though because we didn't have a tour at St Peter's Basilica. I specifically chose this guidad tour that included tour to the Basilica.
I appreciated our tour guide. She was very clear and considerate of us. She explained a lot and gave us time to also explore a bit on our own at each area she took us. My favorite part was when we went into the Sistine Chapel. I could feel the Spirit of God there. It was beautiful and it was amazing.
Paulo was amazing! Very informative and made the experience fun for our 11 year old son. Beating the crowds was useful as it was so hot. Highly recommend this tour great value for money.
Amazing experience, no waiting in the queue, a very knowledgeable guide. Our highlight was the sixtine chapel where we immersed into the amazing Michelangelo's art
I felt the tour was organised and well planned. The guide was a very talented linguist, who was entertaining as well as being very knowledgeable about the Vatican.
My wife and I loved our Vatican experience, not only because of all the epic sights, but mainly because we had such an epic tour guide to help us through. He was very knowledgeable, funny and friendly and made the experience top tier. I feel we would not have gotten nearly as much out of our visit if we had just gone ourselves than we did, so hands down would highly recommend this experience! Thank you?
Would 100% recommend this tour (including St Peter's) to anyone looking to see the Vatican. It was very organised. Gabriella was a great tour guide! Very friendly, approachable and informative!
Our tour guide Pasquale was the best. Answered all our questions and provided a ton of information. He definitely made this tour worthwhile. If you do a tour, ask for him as your guide
The guide Susanna was great, punctuality met, very helpful and knowledgeable-all excellent. In addition, we discovered an excellent Molise restaurant for breakfast and lunch, near the agency from which the tour starts and tickets are picked up.
Very informative presentation. Tour guide was very knowledgeable and made sure we caught the importance of what we were observing. It was amazing.
Very good experience, Joaquina (our guide in Spanish) a success!!!! We were able to make our dream come true and the tour was more than we expected, her kindness and patience to explain everything was the top of the tour. Highly recommended. What we liked the most was not having to wait in the long lines and the complications to enter St. Peter's Basilica, since being part of the tour allows you to access everything faster!
Paulina was a star! In the heat and in the crowds she led our group through the Vatican museum, Sistine chapel and led us to St Peter's Basilica (where she did pre instruction as she cannot guide there. Our family learned a lot we would not know without the tour.
As someone with no base knowledge besides that the Vatican is the home of Catholicism. This was a great way for me to learn about all of Vatican City and the history of it. I would have been wandering around aimlessly without my tour
The guided tour was great, the guide was very funny and explained things very well. Cutting all the queues was great. I recommend it in French, we were with Paolo 😊👍🏼!
Our guide Marta was very knowledgeable and nice. She was a great storyteller and gave great background throughout the tour in each area. The tour was good and I would recommend them. We had a very nice time on this tour and it went to all the spots we wanted. The description is accurate on what you get with the tour. I only have one suggestion - and that is during times with extreme crowds, it is important to ensure that all of the group is accounted for. My husband and I (and another girl we didn't know) were separated during the tour in a critical area to short cut into the Sistine Chapel. The group was given 15 minutes there, but because we were lost and took the long way, buy the time we got there, we were rushed and didn't get the time the rest of the group had. Please make sure to keep the group together. I do understand it is very hard because of the crowds, so this situation alone would not keep me from taking this tour with this tour group again as everything else in the tour was great.
I recommend this tour and I wish you to find a guide like ours, Antonella.... explained opera by opera.... exciting us and telling us anecdotes . If you choose the skip the line it is better because it will allow you not to stand in endless lines Under the hot sun as in beautiful July! We visited the Vatican museums, the Sistine Chapel and the Basilica. Inside the tour you will find a couple of fountains where you can refill your water bottles. Comfortable shoes and shoulders covered !!! And have fun !!!
We didn't have a clear understanding of where to meet. Head out and our tour guide did everything to find us and ensure we weren't left out. The tour is breathtaking and unforgettable. This may be the best tour we've taken in any city,any where.
The audio thing does not work good. I had difficulty about hearing. The guide is good and I thing very necessary. Before getting tickets be sure to read all of the information about tour, what you need to and do not need to do. Very crowdy so be ready to this
Explore all three Vatican highlights with skip-the-line access to the Museums and exclusive entry to the basilica via a hidden passage.
Inclusions
Guided tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel with skip-the-line entry
St. Peter's Basilica Access
Expert English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, or Portuguese-speaking guide
Semi private tour with a max group of 10 (as per option selected)
Early morning tour with St. Peter's Basilica and Dome climb (as per option selected)
Headphones
Exclusions
Christopher
Frank
Kathleen
The visit is excellently organized, both in terms of time and the support of the guide, special mention to the very kind and knowledgeable Ms. Antonella. i would extend the stop in the Sistine Chapel by a few minutes, but i understand that managing thousands of tourists is complicated. I would say very recommended if you want to have a proper level of knowledge of the wonders you admire.
Being in the same place where many Popes have been and where the new Pope is elected and the paintings and sculptures of famous artists. Our guide Lucy was fantastic
Excellent experience. The guide was excellent..... He did a perfect explanation of what he saw. Highly recommend.
The tour was really informative and the guide Fabian was very funny and uncomplicated. The whole Vatican is impressive, but without the tour I wouldn't have known the background to many things and would have just walked past. As I said, a really great tour with Fabian!
Excellent service from our tour lady. She is very thorough and explained everything really clearly. Her knowledge for the entire St. Peter's is second to none. I would highly recommend this website and will certainly book again in the future. Can't wait to share this good experience with my friends and family as well. 5 stars service.
Amazing tour with your amazing guide . Her passion for her job was beyond outstanding. Her knowledge of history and detail made the experience very special indeed. Would highly recommend to anyone
The enthusiasm is the passion with which the guide explained to us the works and history of this magnificent basilica. Of course, we had already visited it on our own, but it is unquestionable that a guided tour like this gave an important added value
Being inside the Sistine Chapel & attending mass at St Peter's Basilica, as a Roman Catholic from Scotland, was incredible. Myself & my partner both loved the full experience and stayed as long as possible to take it all in. Guiseppe our guide was very helpful and informative throughout the day. Would & will highly recommend to anyone visiting Rome / Vatican City.
I had trouble buying tours in PORTUGUESE, so I bought them in Castilian. My children and wife didn't want to buy in another language. However, I managed to switch to PORTUGUESE on the spot. I suggest you have more options in PORTUGUESE. I was very well guided by the guide who enriched the tour with information. I climbed the dome, which is an incredible experience that offers incredible views from above. For those seeking an experience of faith, St. Peter's Basilica is sensational. I felt very fortunate to have had the opportunity to visit the Basilica. I recommend it! And a big congratulations to our guide Martinho, who was very friendly, polite and explained the tour in great detail.
The guide Marilena was very well informed and provided great information. We were guided through all the sites in a coordinated manner, despite the fact that there were so many tourists in the museums. We enjoyed it very much.
Our guide was the best and funniest, but our experience was a bit disappointing because we booked tickets with entry to St. Peter's Basilica and we couldn't enter there because they closed it that day...
Informative tour to Vatican museum and Sistine chapel. Thanks to Nuncia. our tour guide. Disappointed though because we didn't have a tour at St Peter's Basilica. I specifically chose this guidad tour that included tour to the Basilica.
I appreciated our tour guide. She was very clear and considerate of us. She explained a lot and gave us time to also explore a bit on our own at each area she took us. My favorite part was when we went into the Sistine Chapel. I could feel the Spirit of God there. It was beautiful and it was amazing.
Paulo was amazing! Very informative and made the experience fun for our 11 year old son. Beating the crowds was useful as it was so hot. Highly recommend this tour great value for money.
Amazing experience, no waiting in the queue, a very knowledgeable guide. Our highlight was the sixtine chapel where we immersed into the amazing Michelangelo's art
Spectacular experience, Katty phenomenal, explaining the history of each of the images, sculptures and valuable information for our knowledge. Very attentive to everyone, answering our queries always friendly. We are definitely very satisfied with having hired the service and enjoy everything.
My wife and I loved our Vatican experience, not only because of all the epic sights, but mainly because we had such an epic tour guide to help us through. He was very knowledgeable, funny and friendly and made the experience top tier. I feel we would not have gotten nearly as much out of our visit if we had just gone ourselves than we did, so hands down would highly recommend this experience! Thank you?
Would 100% recommend this tour (including St Peter's) to anyone looking to see the Vatican. It was very organised. Gabriella was a great tour guide! Very friendly, approachable and informative!
The explanation was very clear from the guide, always waiting for me because I was late and climbing the dome was an extraordinary experience.
Our tour guide Pasquale was the best. Answered all our questions and provided a ton of information. He definitely made this tour worthwhile. If you do a tour, ask for him as your guide
The guide Susanna was great, punctuality met, very helpful and knowledgeable-all excellent. In addition, we discovered an excellent Molise restaurant for breakfast and lunch, near the agency from which the tour starts and tickets are picked up.
We did the tour with Bridget as the tour guide and it was perfect. We could sense she is passionated about history and all the detailed stories she was able to tell us. That was super interesting and we would highly recommend her. +We had our 1 year old baby with us and she has been very patient and understanding
Buying guided tour for ST.Peters Basilica was my ever best experience. Our guide, Brigita, was the highlight of the tour. She was very passionate, her story telling about Vaticano and Basilica was so passionate and so detailed. I enjoyed her passion, story and dedication. The place is amazing, but with such a Great guide and her knowledge was best experience ever. On top od that, she was very funny and humble. Hope everyone else will have opportunity to experience magnificient Vaticano with Brigita. Thank you!
Our guide Valery is a well of cconnaissance.he made this wonderful tour even more interesting. If we come back in the future we hope to have him as our guide again.merci.
Very good experience, Joaquina (our guide in Spanish) a success!!!! We were able to make our dream come true and the tour was more than we expected, her kindness and patience to explain everything was the top of the tour. Highly recommended. What we liked the most was not having to wait in the long lines and the complications to enter St. Peter's Basilica, since being part of the tour allows you to access everything faster!
Learn about the world’s largest basilica and its history as St. Peter’s burial site with an expert guide and priority entry.
Inclusions
Guided tour of St. Peter's Basilica & Papal Tombs
Expert English, Spanish, French, German or Italian-speaking guide
Dome access via elevator (as per option selected)
Exclusions
What to bring
What’s not allowed
Accessibility
Additional information
Christopher
Dai
Luciano
We got to see the Pope! Our guide Rudy led us through the security checks quickly and showed us where to take a seat to have a good view.
I liked that they were very punctual, that they organized the beginning well and that they explained to us the details of the place and what the experience will be like inside the audience. What I did not know and what surprised me a little, was that we do not have the assigned places, I sincerely thought that we would give them to you, but I understand that this is no longer part of the guide and management. What I would recommend is that we should be quicker at the entrance because we were almost at the end of the audience.
I loved being able to be in the papal audience but all the agency does is accompany you to the entrance, when in the Vatican they DO NOT CHARGE. The entrance is to arrive early and line up to enter, if you talk about some history of the Vatican but in the end what you want is to get there and enter.
I thought there would be more provided than the free papal audience ticket and the guide walking us into vatican city. The guides were wonderful, and the information he provided was great, but there was really only 15 minutes worth of information. I think I would prefer to save money next time that I want to participate the Papal Audience. We turned in our whisper devices as soon as we arrived at the seats, so there was really very limited amount of description of the papal audience.
Our guide worked very hard to get his small group up close to the viewing - he had an asssociate who was working with him steering him to front row seats! Along the way he explained the up-coming Papal procession, the Vatican state, the Swiss guards and general history. Well Done!
Loved the tour. It was a new place to visit and everything went smoothly
We loved it, excellent service and guide
Everything it was a brilliant experience
seeing the Pope live, in the vatican
I loved seeing the Pope, this excursion really didn't help that. I could have done it without the tour. If I had gotten in line when I arrived at the meeting spot I would have been in a better position. We were asked to arrive at 6:30 , we didn't leave to get in line until 7:40 by then the line was very long., and we had to get in line at the end of the line.
We were left alone after entering the St Peter's Square
A once-in-a-lifetime Vatican moment—witness the Pope in person with guidance and context from an expert.
Inclusions
Guided tour of the Papal Audience experience
Pre-arranged Papal Audience ticket
Guided tour of St. Peter’s Basilica (as per option selected)
Expert English or Spanish-speaking guide (as per option selected)
Headsets
What to bring
What’s not allowed
Accessibility
Additional information
Alejandra
Enrique
Stacy
Definitely worth a visit to Castel Sant Angelo the view from the top was amazing and we were lucky enough to get a table at the cafe up there to saviour it even more. The tickets being digital on the App were also very convenient would recommend
It is a beautiful castle that also offers a terrace overlooking the dome of St. Peter's Basilica, it is very nice and I definitely recommend it.
Castel Sant'Angelo is simply wonderful. A beautiful view of the city! It's well preserved and there are specific points where you can photograph the Vatican in the background. Fantastic. And it wasn't too crowded, which was great. A pleasant place where you can even enjoy wine and other drinks while enjoying the view. I highly recommend it to tourists in Rome.
The tickets were very easy to purchase and the castle is very beautiful, the view of Rome is spectacular, and I loved seeing St. Michael the Archangel.
Castel Sant'Angelo offers an absolutely splendid 360° panoramic view of Rome, which made our visit very enjoyable. Nevertheless, we did encounter some difficulties with the audioguide. It seems that the tour route had been altered by the official guide, rendering the information on the audioguide obsolete. What's more, the audio recordings were not in the right order, which made following the tour rather confusing.
The booking was easy, fast and no completion at the time of the entrance. I actually needed to do the tour earlier and I tried my luck and it works, I didn't 2 hours earlier, so I could enjoy the rest of the day.
We were at Castel Sant'Angelo before our time, there were no tourists there yet and we didn't have to show a ticket
Wow! Incredible! Visiting Castel Sant'Angelo is an incredible experience! The ticket avoided the queue at the ticket office, we went straight to the entrance, read the QRCode on our cell phone and entered. In other words, everything was smooth, safe and perfect! We love it! I thank and recommend Headout!
Everything , is very interesting, the views it offers from the terrace are beautiful !!!! It took us the time it is said 2 hours of tour. The frescoes on the walls each tell a story. I recommend it
The tour to Castel Sant'Angelo was good. It was just really warm. Signage for the route was very good in the whole venue. One small thing good for improvement. The audio tour was a bit difficult to get to be honest. Mainly since the little signs with headphones and a number did not correspond to the info in app. Maybe the app making people can make QR codes so that when you arrive at a sign you can scan that and then get the information talked to you what's appropriate for that location. And pushing it: have people choose from a short info and long indepth info version. :-) All in all..... a very much tour I would recommend to people! Enough time blocks available and easy to book.
She was very professional, and her pronunciation was so clear that it was easy to understand her even in a crowded place. She was very kind and explained everything in an engaging way without being boring at all.
What I liked most about the castle is that the tour was very clear and easy. To improve, the audio guide could have some historical facts in several languages to reinforce the audio guide.
Followed the instructions and found the right entry pretty fast. Needed to wait about 10 minutes on the entry and another 10 minutes on security gate, which is nothing compared to the main waiting queue. The audio guide worked good and can be downloaded directly on site. It is not very extensive but is a good extra additionally to the tickets. The only downside was that the tickets weren't sent to us 1 day before the event. I had to contact the 24/7 support via chat at late afternoon. In the morning we had our tickets. -1 star for missing tickets, but +1 for top support. All in all totally worth the money.
Received some refund for undelivered Audio Guide service. It wiuld have been a 5 start if our tickets have been delivered as promised, but I had to followup them on the day of the scheduled tour as our tickets are not available yet. Make sure you are chatting to the real person not on AI when following up your tickets. Thanks to Alex and Maria from Headout for sending me our Skip-the-line tickets 3 hours before the tour and for confirming that we will receive some refund for undelivered audio guide.
The comments are very good, good explanations
An interesting History of the Castle. We enjoyed the audio tour, explained well. We spent 4 hours in the castle.
Visits to the city and the Vatican
The audio guide with all the details.
Rverything was fluent. No lini at my arrival.
We loved this tour! That rooftop view was incredible and the history was so wonderful!
The Castle is impressive, but its views ARE ENCHANTING. Mega recommended.
Easy access, no queues, good audio
Fast line, assistance improvable as far as the attendant answered all questions put to him. Audio guide sufficient. Still a good experience.
Handy to have the comments on your phone. One small drawback was that it was sometimes difficult to make the link between the order indicated in the field and the order of the audio sequences on the app.
Well organized tour .I would say a little bit overpriced if you compare to regular fast moving crowd.After exchanging emails I received specific time to enter which sometimes complicates travelers schedule.Lower the price please
Trace Rome’s spiritual journey, from pagan temple to the heart of Catholicism, in two timeless landmarks. Everything you get at Castel Sant’Angelo: Explore the fortress's secret passages, medieval weapons, and ancient statues with a digital audio guide. Everything you get at St. Peter’s Basilica: Enter St. Peter’s Basilica, where you can see Bernini’s Chair of St. Peter, then descend into the Vatican Grottoes to explore Papal tombs. Why choose this: Few combos let you connect the world’s best-preserved ancient temple directly with the world’s largest Christian church—it’s a story of Rome’s changing soul. You also get to leap across 1,500 years of history without leaving the city center.
Inclusions Castel Sant'Angelo
Direct entry and terrace access
Digital audio guide
St. Peter's Basilica
Castel Sant’Angelo Accessibility
Additional information
St. Peter’s Basilica Accessibility
Additional information
Pierre-henri
Fernando
Irena
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Amazing tour with your amazing guide . Her passion for her job was beyond outstanding. Her knowledge of history and detail made the experience very special indeed. Would highly recommend to anyone
We did the tour with Bridget as the tour guide and it was perfect. We could sense she is passionated about history and all the detailed stories she was able to tell us. That was super interesting and we would highly recommend her. +We had our 1 year old baby with us and she has been very patient and understanding
Our guide was very passionate about his faith which made for a unique tour experience as he believed the basilica for what it is- not a museum - but a place of worship and reverence. Loads of stories and history along with memorizing sites!
Outstanding guide took the group seemlessly through Saint Peter's. She allowed a couple short breaks and provided tons of information. As a religion and history teacher, learning new content is one of the best parts of traveling.
Volodymyr was great. He provided lots of really interesting facts, and was keen to offer information and insights around the interests of members of our group. I particularly liked the fact that he gave quite a balanced view - of some of the corruption over the centuries, as well as pointing out the glories of the artwork, and all the time being respectful of the culture and religion.
Alishba was an amazing guide, so passionate and knowledgeable. She made the tour an exceptional experience Thank you so much Alishba your an amazing lady
Our tour guide was knowledgeable and patient. She easily moved us through the crowd.
We were taken on tour with Kelly as our guide. Kelly was extremely professional, had an exceptional knowledge of the Vatican and surrounding areas, was charming, extremely pleasant and a joy. This tour was worth every penny and more. Thank you Kelly. The experience with Kelly was exceptional.
Valerio was very good he was very knowledgeable. We enjoyed our tour. 4 of us my husband and 2 kids had a lovely time in the Vatican.
Karen was delightful!!! She was extremely knowledgeable about not only St Peter's Basilica, but the history of Catholicism as well. She was also so kind & helpful w/the family that needed assistance during the tour. Would definitely take this tour again!!
Eduardo was really attentive and provided loads of information. He clearly read the room and tailored the tour to our interests. Thanks for a great day.
Great experience overall! Skip the line feature was very helpful and our tour guide Alexandria really made it wonderful experience.
Basilica is worth seeing. It's magnificent and breathtaking. The tour was very interesting and informative mostly due to our guide Eduardo. His storybof Vatican an St. Peters Basilica was full of history and charm. Thanks for a nice day
This was an awesome guided tour of the Basilica. Our guide, Mariana (spelling), was so knowledgeable. She was courteous and sensitive to the needs of the group as well as respectful to those in prayer and other tour groups. We would book tours again through the Mya Tours agency.
Andrea was a wonderful tour guide with lots of expert knowledge. She was very engaging and kind to everyone she encountered. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour and would highly recommend Andrea to anyone. Thank you!!!!
Booking process was good, meeting the guide and confirming tickets was easy and straightforward. The tour was very informative and knowledgeable. Guide was very good, gave was great information about the history, background and how the place was built and the ins and outs of the place. Overall a great experience
Guide was extremely knowledgeable and passionate about the history of St Peter's Basilica and the religious significance of the design and different elements
Mateo ( hope I have remembered) gave us a great tour. Very knowledgeable and we learned a lot from him. He was very enthusiastic and helpful.
I thought our guide was fantastic. She covered all the basic information and add lots of interesting facts! The tour was very inclusive. I highly recommend it!!
All staff were very friendly. They had to contact us before due to the Vatican closing for a special service. They rearranged this well. The express tour gave us all the information we needed. It was great that the tour provided direct access & we didn't have to queue to get into the Vatican. Once the tour was over you could stay inside for as long as you wanted.
We were in general line. tour mentooned seperate fast entry but it was general long queue. Tour guide emglish /accent was not very clear, it was not engaging at all. Got bored. Lot of people ledt kn between.
Alex was an amazing tour guide. He knew the history of the Vatican and gave very detailed information. I enjoyed the stories and jokes! It was a great experience.
Roberta was our tour guide and she was excellent! Our children, 7 year old twins, enjoyed the tour because she found little ways to incorporate them while giving the rest of the group- all adults- all the wonderful history. I would recommend this tour, but specifically this guide! 🥰
We had an excellent lady as a guide. Very communicative in excellent English and had a very good knowledge of the subject. Headout travel highly recommended.
I can recommend Headout to everyone. Excellent guide. We were kept well informed of the last minute change of our meeting point.
From battlefields to basilicas, explore 2,000 years of Roman history in just one morning.
Inclusions Castel Sant’Angelo
Guided tour of Castel Sant'Angelo with entry
Expert English-speaking guide
Group of up to 20 guests
St. Peter’s Basilica
Guided tour of St. Peter's Basilica and the Papal Tombs
Expert English-speaking guide
Castel Sant’Angelo
St. Peter’s Basilica
Adrien
Mayank
Marilyn
