St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican City: Hours, Address, St. Peter's Basilica Reviews: 5/5
St. Peter's Basilica
St. Peter's Basilica
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Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Churches & Cathedrals
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7:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Monday
7:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Tuesday
7:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Wednesday
7:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Thursday
7:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Friday
7:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Saturday
7:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Sunday
7:00 AM - 6:30 PM
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Arguably one of the finest Cathedrals in the entire world, St. Peter's is the spiritual center of the Vatican and the product of many of Italy's great Renaissance's architects, among them Bramante, Raphael and Michelangelo.
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The area
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Neighbourhood: Vatican / Borgo
Frocked priests, colorful Swiss Guards, insistent souvenir shop owners, flag-waving tour guides, and pilgrims from around the world. This is the Vatican and Borgo, Rome's most recognized neighbourhood which acts as Vatican City's front yard. Aside from the souvenir boutiques and a few food spots, the only business conducted here is papal. In the daytime, the tiny medieval sector bustles with holy activity, as visitors vie for elbow room, or stand in line for a visit. Once the sun sets, the neighbourhood is transformed into a quiet and picturesque hamlet.
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Federico F
Vicenza, Italy32 contributions
Sep 2021 • Family
This is the most beautiful church that you can see. Everything inside is Imposing and huge, the particulars, the artworks and the architecture are absolutely fantastic. It's also free to entry so it deserves a visit
Written 14 May 2022
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Eaton_Out
Greenville, SC418 contributions
Apr 2022
If in Rome and at the Vatican a visit to St. Peter's Basilica is a must. Now, we have seen just about every cathedral on the Danube and Rhine (many named St. Peter's) but this one is the best. What a church. Security is tight.
Written 13 May 2022
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Ulyana
Moscow, Russia536 contributions
May 2022 • Couples
Really gorgeous place! Great cathedral with a history. There is an option to climb on the dome - I highly recommend you to go there. You can see cathedral inside and beautiful view on Vatican and Rome from the dome. It costs €8 to climb by feet (550 stairs) or €10 for elevator+stairs (302 stairs) option. There some narrow passages inside the dome. Be ready for small sport but it definitely worth it!
Written 12 May 2022
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StefaBilly
Massa, Italy130 contributions
Aug 2021
This masterpiece of the christian culture is a must to visit for everyone, especially if you are visiting Rome or central Italy, probably the best church you ever seen ,for sure the most important ,and , , ,huge.
i recomend to take the lift at the cost of
, , , around 10 euro because the upper view is stunning and the final walk through the chapel is amazing , ,is not easy to describe the sensation and the incoming toughts regarding the history and the value ot the mankind while you access inside , , ,
For the visit avoid if possible peak hours and week end days , , ,
i recomend to take the lift at the cost of
, , , around 10 euro because the upper view is stunning and the final walk through the chapel is amazing , ,is not easy to describe the sensation and the incoming toughts regarding the history and the value ot the mankind while you access inside , , ,
For the visit avoid if possible peak hours and week end days , , ,
Written 8 May 2022
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Ayslin
Dublin, Ireland49 contributions
May 2022
Definitely a must see when in Rome. There are no words or pictures to express the beauty of this place. We stopped by the square after our Vatican Museums tour in the afternoon and the queue was huge. We decided to return early in the morning the next day. We arrived around 8:30 and there was no queue at all at the security checks. The Basilica was quite empty as well, however by 9:30 - 10:00 it started to be very crowded. I would definitely suggest to come in early for a fast security check and an uncrowded experience.
Written 7 May 2022
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David F
Modesto, CA28 contributions
May 2022 • Solo
A really good experience and a gorgeous place. With crowds of people at every minute of the day it’s definitely a place worth seeing.
Written 7 May 2022
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Serena DC
London, UK125 contributions
Apr 2022
Top of the list when visiting vatican city. The church was breathtaking. I am not a religious people but I can see how people became so fanatical back in the day with places like this to worship in
Written 4 May 2022
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Yvonne M
Galway, Ireland44 contributions
May 2022 • Couples
Absolutely amazing place. We spent 2 hours walking around inside, then went up the 500 or so steps to the dome and then spent another hour looking at all the things we missed first time round. The tombs underneath were open to visitors when we were there. It got very busy as we were leaving with all the tour groups but still a must do.
Tip: Get there before 9am for very little queueing time and if you want to walk up to the done, do that first as it gets very busy.
Tip: Get there before 9am for very little queueing time and if you want to walk up to the done, do that first as it gets very busy.
Written 3 May 2022
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guiltlessreader
Canada53 contributions
Apr 2022 • Family
A must-visit if you’re a first-time visitor to Rome. Watch out for the Pieta near the entry!
The line-ups look insane but it moves quickly as it is only security checks. Entry is free. Extra fee for entry to the dome/ cupola
The line-ups look insane but it moves quickly as it is only security checks. Entry is free. Extra fee for entry to the dome/ cupola
Written 2 May 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Salve vorrei sapere gentilmente se il 2 giugno il papa celebrerà la messa in piazza San Pietro, grazie
massimo071968
Fermo, Italy1,438 contributions
Buongiorno, non so risponderti.
prova a vedere sul sito del Vaticano.
SurreyScooby
Surrey27 contributions
Hello - I have read that if you buy/book an official audio tour (5 euros) in advance (via a third party ticket site) it allows you to skip the line - does this ACTUALLY work in reality? I have read very mixed reviews about this method of skipping the line so keen to hear from folk who have tried and tested this route recently. We are going during UK school holidays and are expecting massive queues anyway so are keen to find the most efficient way of getting in without spending a fortune on guided tours. Many thanks!
Texas_Jayde
Whitehouse, TX28 contributions
The Vatican State has suspended the "skip the line" option. To skip the line at the Vatican Museum, you have just to book on line, on the official site: Vatican museums.
As for the basilica, you have to queue. Of course, the earlier the best. The entrance to the church is free. If you want something "guided" you must go to the Vox Mundi desk, on the right side in the atrium. You can choose a guided tour (15 euro) or and audio guide (5 to 15 euro, depending by the options you choose) . The dome has a different ticket 8 euro by foot /10 euro with the elevator (and 320 steps anyway)
Hello, do you have to be vaccinated to enter? Or can you just have a negative Covid test result to enter St. Peter’s?
Some sites tell that you can skip the line of the st Peters basilica if you buy a guided tour. Is skip the line also for the security check? Or is there one line for all people? And you can only skip the line of the ticket office?
Bones6t
Dublin, Ireland1,132 contributions
I was in Rome in November 2021. I visited St Peters and climbed the dome of St Peter's Basicila. I arrived early at the security queue. There was a short 10-15 minute wait. When I left 90 minutes later, it was taking over an hour to pass through security. My advice would be to arrive at St Peter's early.
Heike
Frankfurt, Germany3 contributions
Thank you. Did you do a tour? Is access to the sarkophage only by tour or can anyone go? Many thanks.
Kim R
Southlake, TX24 contributions
We did a private tour and ended up in St. Peter's during 5 o'clock mass. What a stirring experience. Our tour guide, Gaia, was worth twice what we paid!!! I highly recommend private, if you can swing it.
axbob
netanya3 contributions
Здравствуйте! Хотелось бы узнать есть ли по прежнему бесплатный вход в собор , несмотря на корону, и можно ли в индивидуальном порядке, без гида, подняться на купол. Заранее спасибо
Mary
Sarrola-Carcopino, France1 contribution
Bonjour, la basilique saint Pierre est-elle fermé début octobre 2021 ? je n'arrive pas a acheter les billets sur ces dates la ... Merci d'avance
GoPlaces60630600826
Ragusa, Italy
Si può accedere all'angelus della domenica con la bicicletta in piazza s.pietro? Grazie mille a chi risponderà.
Anna N
Beinasco, Italy219 contributions
Non penso
Frequently Asked Questions about St. Peter's Basilica
- St. Peter's Basilica is open:
- Sun - Sat 7:00 AM - 6:30 PM
- St. Peter's Basilica admission prices can vary. Entrance tickets currently cost ₹ 1,664.63, while a popular guided tour starts around ₹ 405.65 per person. See all 768 St. Peter's Basilica tickets and tours on Tripadvisor
- St. Peter's Basilica can be crowded, so we recommend booking e-tickets ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel at least 24 hours before the start date of your tour for a full refund. See all 768 St. Peter's Basilica tickets and tours on Tripadvisor
- According to Tripadvisor travellers, these are the best ways to experience St. Peter's Basilica:
- Rome-St.Peter Basilica Audioguided Experience (From ₹ 4,055.77)
- St. Peter's Basilica with Vatican official guides (From ₹ 2,190.22)
- Skip-the-Line Group Tour of the Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Basilica (From ₹ 2,838.81)
- Skip-the-Line: Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Guided Small-Group Tour (From ₹ 3,974.79)
- Complete St Peters Basilica Tour with Dome Climb and Crypt (From ₹ 3,163.48)
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