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St Peter's Dome tickets: €17
Main adult ticket: Dome by stairs, with the Basilica. Every ticket type is listed here, checked on the official site in October 2026.
Part of the World Heritage site Vatican City, listed by UNESCO in 1984.
- Dome by stairs, with the Basilica231 steps to the terrace, then 320 more to the top. Includes a timed Basilica visit with a phone audio guide€17
- Dome by lift, with the BasilicaThe lift goes to the terrace; the last 320 steps to the top are still on foot€22
- St Peter's Basilica only, booked with the audio guide€7
Main ticket €17 (about US$19 · £14, 2026-10-09 rates)
Checked October 2026 on the official site
Free entry
Children up to 6 with a parent, and disabled visitors (over 74%) with one companion. Children aged 7 to 17 pay a reduced price.
Opening hours
Dome 7am to 6pm from 29 March to 25 October 2026, 7:30am to 5pm in winter. The Basilica is open 7am to 8pm.
Booking
Book a time on the Basilica's own booking site, booking.basilicasanpietro.va. Tickets carry your name and can't be changed or refunded; the Basilica visit is set an hour before or after your dome time. Shoulders and knees must be covered, and there's no cloakroom.
Buy from the official seller: St Peter's Basilica: book the dome
Questions
How much does it cost to visit St Peter's Dome?
The main adult ticket (Dome by stairs, with the Basilica) costs €17, about US$19 · £14. Prices were checked on the official website in October 2026.
Can you visit St Peter's Dome for free?
Children up to 6 with a parent, and disabled visitors (over 74%) with one companion. Children aged 7 to 17 pay a reduced price.
When is St Peter's Dome open?
Dome 7am to 6pm from 29 March to 25 October 2026, 7:30am to 5pm in winter. The Basilica is open 7am to 8pm.
Do you need to book St Peter's Dome tickets in advance?
Book a time on the Basilica's own booking site, booking.basilicasanpietro.va. Tickets carry your name and can't be changed or refunded; the Basilica visit is set an hour before or after your dome time. Shoulders and knees must be covered, and there's no cloakroom.