We ended up at the basilica at 1pm having started queuing for a group tour of the museum and Sistine Chapel at 9.30am. By then we were too tired, dehydrated and hungry to appreciate the basilica. I would therefore recommend separating a visit to the...More

We came at 8.30 am and line up for about 30 minutes to get into the church. We attended the 10 am mass at one of the high altar. We also prayed at the tomb St. Pope John Paul II and rub the right toe...More

Better that the Sistine Chapel, so much more to see. The most beautiful church I’ve seen in the world. Not to be missed.

Visited as on the Omnia card so got fast access. Well worth a visit. Very busy though even in April.

This basilica is huge and so rich with monuments, history and masterpieces by many famous painters and sculptors. Just beautiful.

Quite a magnificent place. Important pieces of art adorn the chapels in this significant basilica. The high altar was designed by Bernini with the entire basilica representing renaissance architecture. Given the size (largest church in the world), it didn't feel crowded once inside which was...More

Well worth the visit but be prepared to wait in line. The crypt was closed on the day we visited which was disappointing as it was our last day in Rome.