Entry Fees & Pricing
Basilica Entry — FREE
Entry to St. Peter's Basilica is completely free for all visitors, regardless of age or nationality. There is no ticket or reservation required. Simply queue at the entrance, pass through the security screening, and enter.
Dome Climb — Paid
| Stairs only (551 steps) | €8 |
| Elevator to first level + stairs (320 steps remaining) | €10 |
Tickets for the dome are purchased at the entrance to the dome staircase inside the basilica. Note that even with the elevator option, you must still climb 320 narrow steps to reach the top.
Treasury Museum — Paid
| Adult entry | ~€5 |
The Treasury Museum (Museo del Tesoro) houses sacred relics, vestments, papal tiaras, and precious objects spanning centuries of Vatican history.
Vatican Grottoes — FREE
The Vatican Grottoes beneath the basilica, containing the tombs of many popes including John Paul II, are free to visit. They are accessible from inside the basilica.
Necropolis / Scavi Excavations — Paid
| Guided excavation tour | €13 |
The Scavi tour takes visitors beneath the basilica to the ancient Roman necropolis and the tomb of St. Peter. This must be booked in advance directly through the Vatican Excavations Office by emailing scavi@fsp.va. Spaces are limited to groups of 12 and fill up weeks in advance.