St. Peter's Basilica: Skip the Line and Audioguide

St. Peter's Basilica is the spiritual centre of the Catholic world and embodies the power and splendour of Vatican City like no other building. This extraordinary basilica combines over 1,500 years of history, brilliant Renaissance architecture and religious significance beneath one of the world's largest domes. St. Peter's Basilica stands on St. Peter's Square in Vatican City, an independent state in the heart of Rome. Whilst the Vatican as a whole is the seat of the Pope and houses famous collections like the Vatican Museums, St. Peter's Basilica forms the actual religious centrepiece of this sacred site. 

Without reserved access, you'll often stand for hours in endless queues outside one of the world's most visited monuments. With your skip-the-line ticket, you'll bypass these crowds and enter one of humanity's most significant buildings in comfort. Inside, an architectural masterpiece awaits that required over 120 years to build. Michelangelo's famous Pietà shows the Virgin Mary with the dead Jesus – one of art history's most moving sculptures. The monumental dome, also designed by Michelangelo, towers majestically above the high altar and St. Peter's tomb, upon whose remains the basilica was built. 

With the audioguide, you'll discover the fascinating stories behind the golden decorations, magnificent mosaics and artistic details. You'll learn how artists like Bramante, Raphael and Michelangelo contributed to this monument and why this place holds immeasurable significance for millions of believers from around the world.