Opening hours
From October 1- March 31: 7:00 – 18:30
From April 1 – September 30: 7:00 – 19:00
Entry to the Basilica is free.
Cupola
With lift: € 10,00 (320 steps)
No lift: € 8,00 (551 steps)
Holy Mass Saint Peter's Basilica
Holidays: 9:00 – 10:30 (in Latin) – 11:30 – 12:15 – 13:00 – 16:00 – 17:45
Papal audience
Entry: Free (by reservation only)
Hours: Every Wednesday at 10:30
Reservations: Write to the “Prefettura della Casa Pontificia, 00120 Città del Vaticano” or send request by fax: +39 06 69885863
Ticket Collection: by the bronze door located after the metal detectors. Tickets can be picked up either the day before, between 15:00 and 19:00, or on the day of the event, between 7:30 and 10:00
Papal blessing
Do I have to pay to visit the St. Peter’s Basilica?
Do I have to queue up to enter the Basilica?
To visit St Peter’s Basilica, you must pass through security / metal detectors located under the colonnade on the right side of the Basilica. This can often result in long queues, especially during peak times. The guided tours of the Basilica include reserved entry (queue-jumping service) that can significantly reduce waiting times.