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Escavation Tour to the Tomb of St. Peter's & St. Peter's Basilica

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PLEASE NOTE SCAVI AREA WILL BE CLOSED FROM AUGUST 15 TO NOVEMBER 2, 2024 FOR MAINTENANCE. WE ACCEPT BOOKING FOR NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER VISITS AND ALL 2015

The most exclusive Vatican tour to a restricted area of Vatican City with fewer than 100 permits granted per day. Vatican necropolis with the tomb of St. Peter's is the best-preserved ancient cemetery in Rome with artefacts, frescoes and bas-reliefs taking the visitor back to times of imperial Rome and early Christian persecutions. Tour includes guided visit of the excavations area as well as St. Peter's Basilica.
Important note: (1) You need to be at least 16 years old to be granted access to the excavations area. (2) We reserve the right to change the order of sights visited due to religious functions in St. Peters ( Scavi tour and St. Peter's Basiica tour or vice versa). (3) Due to extremly high demand and very limitd availability we accept maximum 2 guests per booking

What's Included

  • Tombs of Popes under St. Peter's Basilica
  • St. Peter's Basilica Tour
  • Scavi Tour
  • Necropoli Di San Pietro pre-bookd by us at Euro 25
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Meeting Location

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Via della Conciliazione
00193 Roma RM, Italy

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This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

St. Peter's Square

Meet our staff at St. Peter's Square within splendid Bernini's Colonnade and stop for a photo by the Bronze Doors, the ceremonial Vatican entrance, guarded by the Swiss Guards
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

St. Peter's Basilica

Enter St. Peter's Basilica with skip line pass and walk through the lower level of St. Peter's Basilica lined with tombs of Pope's
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Vatican Necropolis

Visit ancient Roman cemetery with tombs and preserved decorations from the 1st century AD. Learn why St. Peter was martyred at Nero's Circus in 64 AD and why he was buried at the Roman cemetery on the slope of the Vatican hill, later covered by the construction of the first Vatican basilica at the time of emperor Constantine. Pay respect at St. Peter's Tomb excavated together with the necropolis over 80 years ago under Pope Pius XII. This is the most exclusive Vatican tour with fewer than 100 permits granted per day.
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1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

St. Peter's Basilica

Re-enter St. Peter's Basilica to continue with the guided tour. See the highlights of the church including Bernini's “Baldacchino” and Michelangelo's “Pietà” Your guided tour will end inside St. Peter's and you may stay on for your further private exploration
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40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Tour is no available for children under 15
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Escavation Tour to the Tomb of St. Peter’s & St. Peter’s Basilica?

A: This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded. This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Average 4.36 out of 5 stars based on 136 traveler reviews collected by City Boat Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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What's Included

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  • Tombs of Popes under St. Peter's Basilica
  • St. Peter's Basilica Tour
  • Scavi Tour
  • Necropoli Di San Pietro pre-bookd by us at Euro 25

Additional Info

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Tour is no available for children under 15
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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