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Private Tour of Vatican with Scavi Necropolis & St. Peter's Tomb

12 Reviews 4.33 out of 5 stars Based on 12 reviews collected by City Boat Tours and TripAdvisor | Rome, Italy

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4 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Overview

The most popular tour of Vatican with its all important highlights of Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, St. Peter's Basilica combined with the visit of "Scavi " excavations to the tomb of St. Peter . Access to Vatican Museums and the Basilica of St Petr's without the lines.

Important ! Should scavi area not be available due closure or religious function, you guide will extend the visit St Peter's Basilica to include St. Peter's crypt with the area of St. Peter's Tomb. The total time of the tour will remain the same at 4 hours.

Children under 12 are not admitted to excavations area.

What's Included

  • Guide fee for Scavi tour
  • Guide fee for Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica
  • Pre booked by your guide tickets for Scavi at € 25/person
  • Private on way transfer to Vatican E 60/party of 2, E 80/party of 4, E 120/party of 6 paid onsite
  • Pre booked by your guide skip line Vatican admission € 45/person
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Meeting and Pickup

Pickup point
Pickup details

Optional one way transfer to Vatican at additional fee at E 60/party of 2, E 90/party of 3-4, E 110/party 5-7

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Meeting point

00120
Vatican City

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

Piazza San Pietro
00120 Città del Vaticano, Vatican City

Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

What To Expect

Vatican Museums

Enter with your guide via skip line gate and visit the highlights of Vatican Museums
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Sistine Chapel

Admire Michelangelo's frescoes of Creation and Last Judgement
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

St. Peter's Basilica (Pass By)

Skip the lines and enter St. Peter's Basilica via so called secret passage linking the Chapel directly with the Church. Walk down famous stairs behind the Bronze Doors leading to Pope's private apartments and guarded by the Swiss Guards.
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St. Peter's Basilica

Visit the highlights of St. Peter's with Pieta by Michelangello
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

St. Peter's Basilica

Visit the Tombs of Popes under the Basilica
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Vatican Necropolis

Visit the famous excavations under St. Peter's Basilica, walk down the street of ancient cemetery, view ancient frescoes in the tombs and and study the history of St. Peter's Tomb
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45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What's included in the price?

A: The following is included: guide fee for Scavi tour.guide fee for Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica. The following is NOT included: pre booked by your guide tickets for Scavi at € 25/person.private on way transfer to Vatican E 60/party of 2, E 80/party of 4, E 120/party of 6 paid onsite.pre booked by your guide skip line Vatican admission € 45/person. 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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What's Included

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Guide fee for Scavi tour
  • Guide fee for Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica
  • Pre booked by your guide tickets for Scavi at € 25/person
  • Private on way transfer to Vatican E 60/party of 2, E 80/party of 4, E 120/party of 6 paid onsite
  • Pre booked by your guide skip line Vatican admission € 45/person

Additional Info

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

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
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

Cancellation Policy

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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.

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