Jubilee 2025: Reserved entrance to St. Peter’s and Holy Door

The Holy Year, or Jubilee, finds its origins in ancient biblical traditions of renewal observed every 50 years. It was formally established in 1300 by Pope Boniface VIII as a time for spiritual renewal and indulgences. Over the centuries, the tradition evolved, and since 1470, the Holy Year has been celebrated every 25 years, offering the faithful regular opportunities for grace and reflection. These occasions have drawn millions of pilgrims to Rome, becoming pivotal moments of faith and celebration.
The Holy Door takes on a special significance: it is the most powerful sign of the Jubilee, since the ultimate aim of the pilgrim is to pass through it.

Upon meeting your host and presenting your Viator voucher, you will receive a brief lecture on the history of Jubilee Years. During this time, you can also settle payment for any optional services you may have pre-booked, such as a private one-way transfer to the Vatican, a digital guide to St. Peter’s Basilica, a skip-the-line ticket to the Dome, or a skip-the-line ticket to the Vatican Museums.

A short walk from the meeting place to St. Peter’s Square provides an opportunity to stop at the main Vatican Gate and capture a photo of the renowned Swiss Guards. At St. Peter’s Square, your host will give a brief lecture on the history of St. Peter’s Basilica and St. Peter’s Tomb. They will also point out the Sistine Chapel in the distance and its chimney, which signals the election of a new Pope during the Conclave.

As you now approach St. Peter’s Basilica and the Holy Door, your host will point out the most important sights not to be missed in the church: the Pietà by Michelangelo, the tomb of John Paul II, the Baldachin altar over the tomb of Peter the Apostle, Bernini’s Cathedra altar with the Seat of St. Peter, and the crypt with the tombs of Popes.

This is the time for private exploration of St. Peter’s Basilica, with additional optional pre-booked services including a digital pre-recorded tour rental, a visit to the Dome with skip-the-line tickets, and a visit to the Sistine Chapel and Vatican Museums with pre-booked skip-the-line tickets.

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Not available for children under 8 years old

• price per person
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  optional one way transfer : optional one way transfer E 30/2 person, E 60/persons, 80

• services of the host
• reservation of timed entrance to St Peter’s Basilica and the Holy Door

• optional private transfer at E 60/party of 2, E 80/party 4, E 110 party of 6/7
• optional live guided 1 hour tour of St Peter’s Basilica at E 35/personn
• optional precorded guided tour of St. Peter’s Basilica at E 15/person
• optional skip line entrance to the Dome with elevator ticket E 30/person
• optional skip line tickets to the Vatican Museums and the Sistin Chapel at E 45/prson

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You will be assisted by our staff at meeting place

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• This Tour is Provided by vaticancitytoursandtickets.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Rome.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
• All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.