Shrines & Temples · Vatican City
St Peter's Basilica
Basilica di San Pietro
St Peter’s Basilica stands within Vatican City at the end of Bernini’s great colonnaded square. The interior’s scale can be overwhelming, so start with a few details. Basilica entry, the dome and other experiences have different access rules, and worship can change visitor arrangements.
Download the free guideEnglish · 2 pages · Color + monochrome
Take a look inside
Before you go
- Find it
- Piazza San Pietro, Vatican City
- Visiting hours
- Access depends on services, ceremonies and current visitor arrangements. Check the official calendar before travelling.
- Admission & costs
- Ordinary Basilica entry is free. Dome, guided visits and other services have separate charges or reservations.
Hours and admission may change. Check the official site before setting out.
Getting there
- On arrivalApproach Piazza San Pietro and follow the official security queue and visitor instructions; ceremonial closures can change access.
A little time. A closer look.
St Peter’s Basilica stands within Vatican City at the end of Bernini’s great colonnaded square. The interior’s scale can be overwhelming, so start with a few details. Basilica entry, the dome and other experiences have different access rules, and worship can change visitor arrangements.
Something to notice
Look from the square toward the dome, then choose one quiet interior detail. Leave time for stillness.
A little consideration
Respect worship and dress requirements. Keep voices low, follow photography rules and give services and personal remembrance priority.
A small companion, in full.
The actual guide, just as it downloads. One PDF, with the same guide in color and monochrome. Print only the page you prefer.
Download the free guideEnglish · 2 pages · Color + monochrome
Printing & foldingMake it a pocket guide.
Choose an edition, print one page, and fold it into a small companion for your day.
Check your paper size and printer settings before printing.
Print one page
Choose page 1 for color or page 2 for monochrome. Use A4 or US Letter, portrait, and Fit to Page. Print single-sided, with duplex off.
Make two folds
With the printed side facing you, fold the right half behind the left along the vertical guide. Then fold the bottom half behind the top.
Open and explore
St Peter's Basilica is your front cover. Open once for practical details, then fully for context, QR links and your own notes.
Sources & freshness Facts checked: 2026-10-12
Information may have changed. Check the destination’s official website before visiting.