Escavation Tour to the Tomb of St. Peter's & St. Peter's Basilica
Overview
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
Meeting Location
Via della Conciliazione
00193 Roma RM, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
St. Peter's Square
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
St. Peter's Basilica
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Vatican Necropolis
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
St. Peter's Basilica
40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
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
- 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
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-115257P8
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