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Vatican: Express Entry to St. Peter's & Holy Door.

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About the activity

Walk in past hours-long queues with our hosted express entry to St. Peter’s Basilica— visit the church, the crypt with the Tomb of St Peter and the Dome (optional)
Make every minute in Rome count.

  • Free cancellation
    Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
  • Instant confirmation & Mobile tickets
    Receive your ticket right away. Use your phone or print your voucher.
  • Skip the line
    Get priority entry.
  • Host or greeter
    English, Italian, Spanish
  • Duration
    1.5 hours
  • Includes
    • on-site coordinator to meet you, prep security, and whisk you in
    • 20-minute orientation on the history of St, Peter's Basilica and its highlights
    • registration of your express entry with St Peters Basilica office ( full name requested for registration)
    • express entry admission ticket
    • optional timed admission to the Dome of St. Peters by elevator at E 15 (requested upon booking) allowing to skip the lines to Dome ticket office in St. Peters Basilica.
Highlights & Description

Highlights

  • Zero waiting: Dedicated fast-track entry—no general line.
  • Visit the Holy Door, the most powerful symbol of the Holy Year Jubilee
  • Seamless hosting: On-site coordinator to meet you, prep security & whisk you in.
  • Expert insights: 15-minute orientation so you don’t miss its hidden gems.
  • skip line to visit the Dome by elevator at E15/person (paid on site)

Description

Why travelers love it
Zero waiting: Dedicated fast-track entry—no general line.
Seamless hosting: On-site coordinator to meet you, prep security, and whisk you in.
Holy Door access: a rare chance to pass through a threshold opened only during Jubilee Years, symbolizing forgiveness, grace, and spiritual renewal.
Expert insights: 15-minute orientation so you don’t miss Michelangelo, Bernini, & hidden gems.
Flexible times: Multiple daily windows to match your schedule.

How it works
Book your preferred time to skip lines St Peter's and to the Dome by elevator
Meet our host at the designated point near St. Peter’s Square ( Via Concilazioner 52, in front of Hotel Palazzo Cardinal Cesi
Walk in via the express lane at zero waiting time
Walk through Holy Door
Skip lines and visait the Dome
Explore at your own pace all parts of the church and the crypt with tombs of Popes

Good to know before you go
  • A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women.
  • You will receive confirmation at the time of booking.
  • Not wheelchair accessible.
  • St. Peter's Basilica and the Square may be closed in the morning due to the Papal Audience.
  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel.
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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the cancellation policy for this activity?
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
2. When will I receive the confirmation of my booking?
You will receive an email notification right after your successful payment. If you don't see it in your inbox, check your spam or junk mail folder. When the payment is completed you have the option to download your ticket directly.
3. What does the 'skip the line' ticket mean?
'Skip the line' tickets provide the fastest possible entry with no or very little queuing.
4. Are mobile tickets enough or do I have to print them?
Tickets don't need to be printed. You can show your ticket from your smartphone as a PDF.
  • Adults
    7-99 years
  • Children
    0-6 years
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