Scavi (excavations) St. Peter's Tomb and St. Peters Basilica

3.9
(188 reviews)
Rome, Italy

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3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Pre-tour introduction covering the history of the Vatican and the highlights of St. Peter’s Basilica, helping you better understand the significance of the sites you’ll visit.

The exclusive Scavi Tour beneath St. Peter’s Basilica, where you’ll explore ancient burial sites and visit the traditional tomb of Saint Peter — one of the Vatican’s most unique areas, normally closed to the public.

Skip-the-line access to St. Peter’s Basilica, allowing you to enter the world-famous church without the long wait. Inside, admire masterpieces by Michelangelo and Bernini, including the iconic Pietà.

Optional Dome climb for panoramic views over Vatican City and Rome, plus a closer look at the basilica’s mosaics and architecture.

What's Included

reservation of Scavi tour
45-minute pre-tour introduction
St. Peter's Basilica Tour ( self guided with pre recorded information)
Tombs of Popes under St. Peter's Basilica
Necropoli Di San Pietro pre-bookd by us at Euro 25

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The meeting place is OUTSIDE hotl Palazzo Cardinal Cesi, few steps from St. Peter's Square. You must arrive 30 minuts before scheduled starting time, the time necessary to get through Vatican security, and Swiss Guards check point. There is way to reconnct with guide nce past scurity

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

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Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    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

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    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

    40 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    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

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4

    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.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • 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
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