Sure, you can book St Peters Basilica tickets online. Don’t wait the very last minute as they can sell-out easily.

Visiting the St Peter’s Basilica is free of charge and you don’t need tickets to get in. If you wish to visit St. Peter’s Basilica Dome instead, then you need to purchase your entry tickets. You can buy St Peter’s Basilica Dome Tickets on our website, as well as Audio-guides for St. Peter’s Basilica, and guided tour to the St. Peter’s Basilica and Dome.

St. Peter's Basilica is open year-round, with different visiting hours depending on the time of year. From April 1 to September 30, it is open from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. From October 1 to March 31, it is open from 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM. Visitors should plan for a 2 to 3 hour visit to explore the whole basilica, but should also account for the time needed to go through security, which typically takes between 1 to 1.5 hours due to security measures.

Visitors looking to avoid crowds at St. Peter's Basilica should consider visiting during the early morning hours, specifically between 7 AM to 9 AM. During this time, there tend to be fewer people, making it easier to explore the basilica at your own pace without feeling rushed or crowded.

St. Peter's Basilica is conveniently located in the center of Rome, and can be easily accessed by several modes of transportation. The closest metro station is Ottaviano (line A), which is approximately 1 km away from the basilica. If you prefer to travel by train, the closest stop is St. Pietro Train Station. Bus riders can disembark at Piazza Pia, while those taking the tram can hop off at Piazza Risorgimento. Walking to the St. Peter’s Basilica is also a great option, particularly if you're staying in the city center. For added convenience, consider purchasing our St Peter's Basilica tours, which come with a complimentary mobile app that guides you to the basilica while providing informative insights and audio explanations of notable landmarks along the way.

Please observe the strict dress code for the St Peter's Basilica tours; no shorts or sleeveless shirts are allowed

We recommend arriving early in the morning, so you won't have to wait in a long security line or the line to climb the dome.