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Tour guide leading a group towards the entrance of St. Peter's Basilica Dome in Rome, Italy
Tourists exploring the Catacombs of St. Callixtus in Rome, included in the combo tour with St. John Lateran and Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Tickets
Interiors of St. Peter’s Basilica
Tourists exploring the interior of St. Peter's Basilica Dome with audio guide in Rome
Visitor admiring interior architecture of St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican City.
Baldachin in the St. Peter's Basilica
Vatican grottoes with visitors exploring the Papal Tomb.
Statues on the  St. Peter’s Basilica Terrace
St. Peter's Basilica Dome interior view during guided tour, Rome, Italy.
View from St. Peter's Basilica Dome overlooking Vatican City, included with audio guide tickets
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  • The freedom to discover all of St. Peter's Basilica with an insightful multilingual audio guide and tickets to scale its iconic dome.

  • No need to sweat those 171 steps to the Cupola. Your ticket includes an elevator ride to get you to the Dome’s base with ease.

  • Climb to the top for exclusive vistas of the Vatican Gardens, Sistine Chapel roof, Papal election chimney, and more at 136 meters above the city.

  • To get insights into the symbolism of every artwork in the world’s largest Church and its Dome, tune into the audio guide available in 6 languages.

  • Did you know? St. Peter’s Basilica is home to over 100 tombs, of which 91 belong to popes, royalties, and noblemen.

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  • The freedom to discover all of St. Peter's Basilica with an insightful multilingual audio guide and tickets to scale its iconic dome.

  • No need to sweat those 171 steps to the Cupola. Your ticket includes an elevator ride to get you to the Dome’s base with ease.

  • Climb to the top for exclusive vistas of the Vatican Gardens, Sistine Chapel roof, Papal election chimney, and more at 136 meters above the city.

  • To get insights into the symbolism of every artwork in the world’s largest Church and its Dome, tune into the audio guide available in 6 languages.

  • Did you know? St. Peter’s Basilica is home to over 100 tombs, of which 91 belong to popes, royalties, and noblemen.

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Visitors on St. Peter’s Basilica Dome Terrace in Rome, Italy, overlooking cityscape.
Tour guide leading a group towards the St. Peter’s Basilica Dome in Rome, highlighting its architectural grandeur
Statues on the  St. Peter’s Basilica Terrace
Tour guide leading a group towards the entrance of St. Peter's Basilica Dome in Rome, Italy
St. Peter's Basilica Dome interior view during guided tour, Rome, Italy.
Tour guide leading a group towards the St. Peter’s Basilica Dome in Rome, Italy
Tour guide leading a group towards the entrance of St. Peter's Basilica Dome in Rome, Italy
Interiors of St. Peter’s Basilica
Statue of St Sebastian at St. Peter’s Basilica
Details of the Interiors of St. Peter’s Basilica
Paintings on the Saint Peter's Basilica Ceiling
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  • An expert guide takes you on a journey through the world's largest church and beacon of the Vatican.

  • Get breathtaking views of the hills all around from your unique vantage point at the crest of the St. Peter’s Basilica's Dome, the highest point in Rome.

  • Discover the Papal Tombs and artistic wonders housed in the Basilica, like Michelangelo's Pieta sculpture.

  • Fuel up for the adventure ahead! Enjoy a sumptuous breakfast with an upgraded English or French guided tour.

  • Fun fact: Bernini designed the square so St. Peter's Basilica stays the focal point. Look closely, every line leads to the basilica!

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  • An expert guide takes you on a journey through the world's largest church and beacon of the Vatican.

  • Get breathtaking views of the hills all around from your unique vantage point at the crest of the St. Peter’s Basilica's Dome, the highest point in Rome.

  • Discover the Papal Tombs and artistic wonders housed in the Basilica, like Michelangelo's Pieta sculpture.

  • Fuel up for the adventure ahead! Enjoy a sumptuous breakfast with an upgraded English or French guided tour.

  • Fun fact: Bernini designed the square so St. Peter's Basilica stays the focal point. Look closely, every line leads to the basilica!

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€35
Tour guide leading a group towards the entrance of St. Peter's Basilica Dome in Rome, Italy
Tour guide showing a group of tourists around the St. Peter's Basilica and the Cupola in Rome, a highlight of the Rome in a Day: Vatican Museums & Colosseum Guided Tour
Spanish language guided tour group exploring the interior of Saint Peter's Basilica and Dome in Rome, highlighting unique architectural details
Bernini's Baldacchino beneath St. Peter's Basilica dome, Rome, with intricate bronze details.
Spanish guided tour group exploring the interior of Saint Peter's Basilica and Dome in Rome, highlighting the intricate architectural details
Spanish guided tour group admiring Michelangelo's Pieta sculpture inside Saint Peter's Basilica, Rome
Tour guide leading a group through the Vatican Grottoes, St. Peter's Basilica and the Cupola in Rome
Spanish language guided tour group inside Saint Peter's Basilica, admiring the ornate interior and dome
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  • Explore St. Peter's Basilica on a guided tour in a small group, unlocking its artistic treasures and history.

  • See Michelangelo's Pietà, and Bernini's Baldacchino, and explore the sacred tombs in the Papal Grottoes.

  • The Basilica houses the bronze Cathedra Petri, believed to be the seat used by St. Peter himself, a powerful symbol of papal authority.

  • Ascend the St. Peter's Basilica dome for jaw-dropping panoramic views of Rome, including the Colosseum and Vatican Gardens.

  • Fun fact: The Pieta in St. Peter's Basilica is the only artwork Michelangelo ever signed, fueling speculation about his motivations.

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  • Explore St. Peter's Basilica on a guided tour in a small group, unlocking its artistic treasures and history.

  • See Michelangelo's Pietà, and Bernini's Baldacchino, and explore the sacred tombs in the Papal Grottoes.

  • The Basilica houses the bronze Cathedra Petri, believed to be the seat used by St. Peter himself, a powerful symbol of papal authority.

  • Ascend the St. Peter's Basilica dome for jaw-dropping panoramic views of Rome, including the Colosseum and Vatican Gardens.

  • Fun fact: The Pieta in St. Peter's Basilica is the only artwork Michelangelo ever signed, fueling speculation about his motivations.

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€40
Vatican Museums tour group viewing Sistine Chapel ceiling, St. Peter’s Basilica Dome visible in background, Rome.
Vatican Museums art gallery with visitors, Sistine Chapel ceiling, St. Peter’s Basilica Dome tour.
Bramante Staircase, Vatican Museum
St. Peter's Basilica Dome view during Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel guided tour, Rome.
St. Peter's Basilica dome view during Vatican Gardens guided tour with Papal Audience, Rome.
2 hours
Mobile Ticket
  • Enjoy saving up while taking a deeper look into the most important sights offered by the Vatican on this combo guided tour available in 3 languages.

  • Enjoy an educational tour of the St. Peter's Basilica with a local expert guide, and check out stunning works of art by Bernini, Carlo Maderno, and more.

  • Pay homage to Pope John Paul II at his tomb and learn about the iconic chair of St. Peter - presumed to have been used by St. Peter, the first Pope of Christianity.

  • Make your way with the host to the intriguing Vatican Museums and admire the masterpieces it houses on a guided tour with a carefully curated itinerary.

  • Explore the Pigna Courtyard, Pius Clementino Museum, Chandelier’s Gallery, Tapestries Gallery, Raphael’s Rooms, and many more!

  • Marvel at the breathtaking murals by Botticelli and Michelangelo that adorn the walls of the world-famous Sistine Chapel.

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  • Enjoy saving up while taking a deeper look into the most important sights offered by the Vatican on this combo guided tour available in 3 languages.

  • Enjoy an educational tour of the St. Peter's Basilica with a local expert guide, and check out stunning works of art by Bernini, Carlo Maderno, and more.

  • Pay homage to Pope John Paul II at his tomb and learn about the iconic chair of St. Peter - presumed to have been used by St. Peter, the first Pope of Christianity.

  • Make your way with the host to the intriguing Vatican Museums and admire the masterpieces it houses on a guided tour with a carefully curated itinerary.

  • Explore the Pigna Courtyard, Pius Clementino Museum, Chandelier’s Gallery, Tapestries Gallery, Raphael’s Rooms, and many more!

  • Marvel at the breathtaking murals by Botticelli and Michelangelo that adorn the walls of the world-famous Sistine Chapel.

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Facade of St. Peter’s Basilica
Visitors exploring the Vatican Museums with a guide, viewing art and architecture, Rome, Italy.
Vatican Museums guided tour with visitors admiring Sistine Chapel ceiling in Rome.
Vatican Museum Gallery visitors admiring artwork in Sistine Chapel, Rome.
Vatican Museums guided tour group viewing Sistine Chapel ceiling.
Vatican Museums guided tour group viewing Sistine Chapel ceiling artwork.
Visitors on St. Peter’s Basilica Dome Terrace in Rome, Italy, overlooking cityscape.
2 hours
Mobile Ticket
  • A guided tour that hits all the spots! Grab the chance to skip the line at all 3 sites – Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica with a guide.

  • Dive into incredible stories about masterpieces by Leonardo Da Vinci and Caravaggio, narrated by your guide as you explore the Vatican Museums.

  • Stand in awe at the Sistine Chapel, where Michelangelo’s Last Judgment—one of the largest frescoes in the world—takes center stage.

  • Prefer a guided tour or want to explore at your own pace? The choice is yours at St. Peter’s Basilica.

  • Here’s a little insider perk: You’ll slip into St. Peter’s Basilica through a secret back door from the Sistine Chapel, cutting out a 20-minute walk and a 2-hour queue wait.

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  • A guided tour that hits all the spots! Grab the chance to skip the line at all 3 sites – Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica with a guide.

  • Dive into incredible stories about masterpieces by Leonardo Da Vinci and Caravaggio, narrated by your guide as you explore the Vatican Museums.

  • Stand in awe at the Sistine Chapel, where Michelangelo’s Last Judgment—one of the largest frescoes in the world—takes center stage.

  • Prefer a guided tour or want to explore at your own pace? The choice is yours at St. Peter’s Basilica.

  • Here’s a little insider perk: You’ll slip into St. Peter’s Basilica through a secret back door from the Sistine Chapel, cutting out a 20-minute walk and a 2-hour queue wait.

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€78
Visitors on a private VIP tour of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter Basilica
Sculptures at the Vatican Museums
Gallery of Maps at the Vatican Museums
Private tour group exploring the Vatican, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica in Rome, Italy
Visitor looking at the artwork on the ceiling of the Vatican Museums
Vatican Museums Staircase
St. Peter Basilica, Vatican
Altar of the St. Peter Basilica, Vatican
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3 hours
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  • Tailor your Vatican tour to your interests, exploring iconic spaces like the Niccolò V Chapel or the Belvedere Courtyard with an expert guide.

  • Skip the ticketing queue and breeze into the Museum and the Sistine Chapel with more time to soak in the art.

  • Immerse yourself in Renaissance history as your guide narrates the story of Raphael's Rooms and the Sistine Chapel.

  • Escape the crowds and appreciate your areas of interest in the Vatican like the Gregorian Etruscan Museum or the Pinecone Courtyard.

  • Fun fact: The Sistine Chapel's ceiling was originally painted upside down until its restoration in the 1900s.

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  • Tailor your Vatican tour to your interests, exploring iconic spaces like the Niccolò V Chapel or the Belvedere Courtyard with an expert guide.

  • Skip the ticketing queue and breeze into the Museum and the Sistine Chapel with more time to soak in the art.

  • Immerse yourself in Renaissance history as your guide narrates the story of Raphael's Rooms and the Sistine Chapel.

  • Escape the crowds and appreciate your areas of interest in the Vatican like the Gregorian Etruscan Museum or the Pinecone Courtyard.

  • Fun fact: The Sistine Chapel's ceiling was originally painted upside down until its restoration in the 1900s.

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€599

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The visit was interesting by itself and our guide was telling us anecdotes and very interesting historical data in a very fun and entertaining way.
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Charles

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Booking through a tour company enabled us to skip all the lines getting into the Vatican Museums, St. Peter's Basillica and the Sistene Chapel - exactly as advertised. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable about everything we saw and did an excellent job of narrating as we walked through all the exhibits. The radio system they use to enable you to hear your guide as you walk around worked very well. When on vacation, the most important thing you have every day is time. Skipping the lines makes a huge difference in the experience you have in crowded venues like Vatican City, the Colosseum and the ruins. If you're interested in seeing all the popular things Vatican City has to offer, I would strongly recommend you go guided with a skip-the-line tour, and Headout does an excellent job.
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Gertrud Johanna Berg

Gertrud

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Our guide Lia was really great. Full of enthusiasm, she took us as her "family" throughout the morning. Standing so early in St. Peter's Square is a wonderful experience. We really enjoyed the tour and all the wonderful stories.
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Harald A Nitavskis
NO

Harald

5/5
Norway
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An amazing guide, Kelly, made this a very special and memorable experience. Extremely knowledgeable, always with additional perspective and information. Also very helpful, kind and patient with a large and diverse group. We got a lot more than we expected. Highly recommended!
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Sigrun Mühlbach

Sigrun

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We had a German-speaking guide from Munich. The tour through St. Peter's Basilica in Rome was an experience right from the start, thank you again
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Peter Graham Charlish
GB

Peter

5/5
United Kingdom
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The Basillica is simply stunning, and the climb up the steps to the top of the dome is a definite must. There are queues despite the "fast track" but they are managed pretty well. The organisation by headout was excellent, easy to locate meeting spot - and a "free" breakfast which was a nice surprise as it was very early in the morning.
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Harvey Sierra
CO

Harvey

5/5
Colombia
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The experience itself is transformative and interesting. But what makes it very good is that you have an accompanying staff that guides you quickly to the entrance and they are very helpful in the installation and configuration of the apps for the audio guide and super friendly, I really felt very well cared for by them. Besides, before starting, they give you a pear juice with a croissant.
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Rhea Day

Rhea

5/5
Well planned tour of Saint Peters. Really enjoyed the view and the tour guide - he was very entertaining and told some things about history I had no idea about
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