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St. Peter's Basilica: Audio Guide + Dome Access

Enjoy a visit to the famous Cupola of St. Peter's Basilica

Audio guide

English, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Polish, Spanish

Included

Entry ticket to St. Peter’s Dome
Downloadable audio guide app for St. Peter’s Basilica and Dome
Digital map of the Vatican area with highlights
Multilingual audio commentary
Assistance at the meeting point

Not included

Headset and mobile device
Skip-the-line entry
Live tour guide
Hotel pick-up/drop-off

Starting point

17 Borgo Santo Spirito, 00193, Rome

Scan the QR code on your voucher to download the sightseeing app and audio guide before arrival
At the time you have booked, meet a staff member at Borgo Santo Spirito, 17 (Al San Michele), who will escort you to the Vatican security line
Entry to the Vatican adheres to a strict dress code: shoulders and knees must be covered, and low-cut or sleeveless tops and shorts are prohibited for both men and women. Visitors who do not adhere to the dress code could be denied entry to the Vatican
Please note that there's a mandatory security check at St. Peter’s Basilica (waiting times may occur and in high season they might be up to 150 minutes)

View Rome from 136 meters (440 feet) high at St. Peter's Basilica and Dome with an audio guide. Situated in Vatican City, St. Peter's Basilica is a place of great religious and architectural significance.

Commissioned by Pope Julius II in the 16th century, it stands on the believed burial site of St. Peter, a key disciple of Jesus Christ. Start by climbing the dome to see interior mosaics up close as your audio guide shares the church's history. Take in 360º views of St. Peter's Square and the Vatican Gardens. See the Colosseum, Pantheon, Castel Sant'Angelo, and other famous structures from afar.

After coming down from the dome, admire Michelangelo's Pietà, Bernini's Baldachin, and the resting places of St. Peter and other popes. With a digital map and 27 listening points, your audio tour highlights the basilica's main attractions.

Provider: Vox City International

Registered address: Pure Offices #34, Lake View House, Tournament Fields, W4 CV34 6RG, Warwick, GB

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The elevator will take you to the first level of the Dome. To reach the top you will need to climb around 300 steps
To reach the top without an elevator ride, you will need to climb around 550 steps
This tour is not recommended for children under 7 years, and adults over 75 years
Large bags and backpacks aren't allowed
Knees and shoulders must be covered
No hats or sunglasses
Low-cut or sleeveless tops or shorts aren't allowed
No clothing with rips, tears, or transparent material