St. Peter's Basilica & Castel Sant'Angelo Entry

St. Peter's Basilica & Castel Sant'Angelo Entry

Explore St. Peter's Basilica and Castel Sant'Angelo with the assistance of on-site staff. Admire Michelangelo's Pietà, ascend the panoramic terrace, and enjoy multilingual services throughout the tour.

About this activity

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    Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

  • duration-alt_14246718 Duration

    4 hours

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Highlights

  • Admire the grandeur of St. Peter's Basilica and Michelangelo's Pietà
  • Explore Castel Sant'Angelo at your own pace
  • Climb to the panoramic terrace for breathtaking views of the city
  • Enjoy a seamless experience with multilingual support on-site
  • Discover the history of the Vatican and the papacy in one day

Your experience

View two of the most famous attractions in Rome with a seamless easy experience made just for independent travelers.

There is no charge to get into St.

Peter’s Basilica since it is an active site of worship.

During high season, religious times, and at some special ceremonies, security waiting time can be long and on certain days it goes well over an hour.

Begin your trip at St.

Peter’s Basilica where expert workers shall greet you warmly and give on-site help to make your stay better.

Use this chance to see Michelangelo’s Pietà, the great dome, and feel the deep spiritual meaning of the most famous church in Vatican.

Move with your study of the long story between Rome and the popes by getting into Castel Sant'Angelo.

See this stronghold, working as a place for showing things, at your own speed.

Climb up to the wide deck to take in beautiful views of the Tiber River and the City.

Ideal for those wishing to enjoy top cultural attractions without waiting in long lines, with the added ease of help in many languages.

What's Included
  • Accompanied Entrance to St. Peter's Basilica (no skip-the-line)
  • St. Peter's Basilica Audio Guide App (not a guided tour)
  • Castel Sant'Angelo Ticket
What's Excluded
  • Guided Tour
  • Headsets
  • Transfer from/to the hotel

To Remember

What to bring

  • Headphones

Know before you go

  • Meeting point:
  • Piazza Risorgimento, at the Touristation kiosk (in front of the Foot Locker store). Look for staff with red shirts and an orange umbrella.
  • Please note that entry to St. Peter's Basilica is free of charge, as it is a church. Security checks may take longer during high season, special events, or religious celebrations. On the specified dates, the waiting time could exceed one hour.
  • Bring your own headphones to fully enjoy the audio guide app, which you will download on your mobile device.
  • After visiting the Basilica, you'll receive your reserved timed-entry tickets to access the Castel Sant'Angelo, where you can skip the long ticket lines and enjoy the art at your own pace.
  • ⚠️ Kindly note:
  • This is not a guided tour, but includes on-site assistance.
  • Shoulders and knees must be covered to enter the Basilica.
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