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St. Peter's Basilica Address & Directions

St. Peter's Basilica is inside Vatican City, an independent state surrounded by Rome. You reach it on foot through St. Peter's Square, which is closed to traffic. Security checks take place on the right-hand side of the square as you face the Basilica.

Address: Piazza San Pietro, 00120 Vatican City

Metro, Bus, Train, or Taxi: Pick Your Route

St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican City

Metro Line A is the most reliable way to get here, since it avoids Rome's street traffic.

Closest station: Ottaviano-San Pietro (Line A, toward Battistini from the city center).

Directions: Walk down Via Ottaviano to Piazza del Risorgimento, then follow Via di Porta Angelica to the colonnade. It's about a 10-minute walk. Remember to validate your ticket at the barrier.

Nearby Landmarks in the Vatican Area

Vatican Museums

Vatican Museums

About a 15-minute walk from St. Peter's Square, following the Vatican walls to the entrance on Viale Vaticano.

Good to know: most people set aside half a day here, and booking a timed ticket saves you the longest wait.

Sistine Chapel, Vatican Museums

Sistine Chapel

Inside the Vatican Museums, near the end of the main route. There's no separate entrance.

Good to know: photos aren't allowed, and visitors are asked to stay quiet under Michelangelo's ceiling.

Vatican Gardens

The gardens cover much of Vatican City, behind the Basilica and the Museums.

Good to know: you can only visit them on a guided tour booked in advance.

Castel Sant'Angelo

About a 12-minute walk east along Via della Conciliazione. It's on the same side of the Tiber as the Vatican.

Good to know: it began as Emperor Hadrian's mausoleum in the 2nd century and later became a papal fortress. Today it's a museum with views over Rome from the top.

Ponte Sant'Angelo

The bridge in front of Castel Sant'Angelo, about 15 minutes on foot from the Basilica.

Good to know: it's pedestrian-only and lined with ten angel statues designed by Bernini, most of them carved by his workshop.

Via della Conciliazione

The wide avenue that runs from St. Peter's Square toward the Tiber. You'll likely walk it if you come from the city center.

Good to know: walk it toward the Basilica for the classic straight-on view of the facade and Dome.

St. Peter's Basilica, Square and Papal Grottoes: Afternoon guided tour

Highlights

Explore the grandeur of St. Peter’s Square and understand the optical illusions designed by Bernini.

Marvel at the magnificent mosaics inside the iconic Basilica.

Admire Renaissance and Neoclassic artworks, including Michelangelo’s Pietà and the large canopy.

Visit the underground grottoes, including St. Peter’s tomb and ancient basilica walls.

Enjoy the commentary of a live guide available in multiple languages.

Guided tour of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica

Highlights

Skip long queues with fast-track entry.

Explore the extensive Vatican Museums and marvel at the Sistine Chapel.

Enjoy VIP access to the magnificent St. Peter’s Basilica.

Benefit from a knowledgeable live English-speaking guide.

Hear the commentary clearly using a provided headset.

Small groups with a maximum of 20 participants ensure a personal experience.

Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel + St. Peter's Square

Highlights

Avoid long queues with fast-track entry.

Join a tour limited to 20 participants.

Explore iconic sites like Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel and the Last Judgement.

Includes guided visits to Vatican Museums and St. Peter’s Basilica.

Listen clearly to commentary through modern headsets in English.

Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel: Skip Ticket

Highlights

Skip the usual long queues with fast-track access.

Enjoy a self-paced visit through the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel.

Listen to detailed commentary available in English and seven additional languages.

Discover masterpieces by renowned artists like Michelangelo, Bernini, Raphael, and Caravaggio.

Use a downloadable audio guide app that can be accessed offline.

Frequently Asked Questions about Getting to St. Peter's Basilica

Where do I go through security?

At the checkpoints on the right-hand side of St. Peter's Square as you face the Basilica. They're run by the Italian State Police.

Is there a step-free entrance?

Yes. A reserved entrance with a ramp for visitors with disabilities is on the right-hand side of the square.

Is there a separate entrance for people coming to pray?

Yes. The Prayer Route entrance starts on Via di Porta Angelica and is marked with yellow signs.

Which metro stop is best for both the Basilica and the Vatican Museums?

Ottaviano-San Pietro on Line A. It's about 10 minutes on foot from the Basilica, and Cipro, one stop further, is also close to the Museums entrance.

How far is the Basilica from the Vatican Museums?

About a 15-minute walk along the Vatican walls.

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