What To Bring: Passport or ID card
What To Bring: Headphones
What To Bring: Charged Smartphone
Not Allowed: Shorts
Not Allowed: Weapons or sharp objects
Not Allowed: Short skirts
Not Allowed: Sleeveless shirts
Know Before You Go: Dress Code: Modest attire is required to enter the Basilica (covered shoulders and knees).
Know Before You Go: Duration: Self-guided, typically 1.5–2.5 hours (depending on your pace).
Know Before You Go: All visitors must pass through airport-style security.
Know Before You Go: During high season the waiting time for security and the elevators can be longer.
Know Before You Go: The Basilica of Saint Peter is closed on Wednesdays Mornings and during religious holidays.
Know Before You Go: Please note that during the Jubilee year the Basilica of Saint Peter may observe different unexpected closures.