Vox Mundi – St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City, Visiting the Basilica, Opening times, Holy Mass, and Media Gallery

Welcome to St. Peter’s Basilica, the heart of the Catholic Church. This Basilica is a testament to over 2000 years of Christianity from St. Peter to Pope Benedict XVI. St. Peter’s Basilica resides within Vatican City State, the smallest sovereign nation in the world, yet also one of the most powerful. From here a religious faith grew to dominate the western world and touch the hearts and souls of Christians worldwide. Home to magnificent artworks, such as Michelangelo’s Pietà and Bernini’s Baldachin, St. Peter’s Basilica never ceases to impress visitors and pilgrims alike.

 
Visiting St. Peter’s Basilica

Visitors can access the Basilica through the right hand side colonnade of St. Peter's Square (when facing the Basilica), through the security metal detectors.

Please note that a strict dress code applies, knees and shoulders must be covered at all times.

St. Peter's Basilica

Holy Mass in St. Peter's Basilica:

  • Admission: Free of charge

  • Mass Times:
    Monday through Saturday: 8.30, 9.00, 10.00, 11,00, 12.00, 17.00
    Sundays and on Festivities: 9.00, 10.30, 11.30, 12.15, 13.00, 16.00, 17.45


Papal Tombs / Vatican Grottoes:

  • Admission: Free of charge

  • Open Daily:
    April –September: 7.00-18.00
    October – March: 7.00-17.00

Dome / Cupola:

  • Admission: €7,00 (with elevator + 330 stairs) OR €5,00 (stairs only)

  • Open Daily:
    April –September: 8.00 – 18.00
    October – March: 8.00 – 17.00

Scavi / Guided Tour of the Vatican Necropolis & St. Peter’s Tomb:

  • Admission: €10,00 (Advance Reservations Mandatory)

  • Reservation Office Hours: Monday - Friday: 9.00 – 17.00
    Tel. +39 06 69873017 email:
    scavi@fsp.va

Papal Audience:
(St. Peter’s Square, Auditorium of Paul VI, Courtyard of Papal Residence - Castelgandolfo)

  • Admission: Free of charge (Advance Reservation Mandatory)
    Every Wednesday at 10:30

  • Ticket Request: Write to the “Prefettura della Casa Pontificia, 00120 Città del Vaticano” OR send request via Fax: +30 06 69885863.

  • Ticket collection: Access St. Peter’s Basilica through the  security metal detectors and enter through the Bronze Doors to the Apostolic Palace. Tickets can be collected on the morning of the Audience from 8.00 to 10.30, and the day before the Audience from 15.00 to 19.30.

Sunday Papal Blessing:

  • Admission: Free of Charge

  • Open: Every Sunday at 12.00 in St. Peter’s Square (when the Pope is in Rome).
 

  For further information on St. Peter's Basilica, please visit the following websites:

 St. Peter's Basilica Official Website

 Vatican State Official Website