St. Peter's Basilica & Santa Maria Maggiore Reserved Entry

Begin at St.

Peter’s Basilica, the heart of Vatican and a masterpiece of Renaissance architecture.

On arrival, there will be professional staff to welcome you and provide all the information that will make your visit smooth.

Entry to St.

Peter's Basilica is free since it remains an active place of worship.

This offer includes fast track entry by skipping the general line, however, there is no way to skip security; all visitors must pass through security checks as in the airport.

It may take longer during the high season, during any religious service or important ceremonies when security lines can take over an hour and does on some days.

Pause for Michelangelo’s Pietà, and then the great Bernini Baldachin, and that dome which shouts over all the roofs of Rome.

After you have passed through every sort of security check, throw yourself into this astonishing basilica.

Also under the church see the Vatican Grottoes with Papal Tombs — there lie many popes from history including Saint John Paul II.

Then, proceed with your spiritual and cultural journey going to the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, known as one of the four papal basilicas and also one of the first churches dedicated to Virgin Mary.

This basilica is famous for beautiful 5th-century mosaics, a ceiling made out of gold, and architectural beauty.

But most importantly, here lies Pope Francis’ tomb who chose this sacred place to be buried in a choice that speaks volumes coming from a humble pope known for his devotion to Mary.