Vatican Necropolis, Vatican City

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Cemetery · Hidden Gem · Religious Site

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Vatican Necropolis, commonly referred to as the Scavi, lies under Vatican City, some 5 to 12 m (16 to 39 ft) below Saint Peter’s Basilica. The tombs and mausoleums, early depictions of Christ, and St. Peter’s grave impress visitors greatly. Properly excavated during the 1940s, today visitors in small groups of 10 to 15 people can experience a pre-arranged guided tour. Check out the official website to make a reservation, required to visit this attraction. Plan to see Vatican Necropolis and other attractions that appeal to you using our Vatican City tour planning tool.

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Tours to Vatican Necropolis

FROM $114 BOOK WITH VIATOR Scavi Tour to the Tomb of St. Peter's & Tour of St. Peter's Basilica Scavi Tour to the Tomb of St. Peter's & Tour of St. Peter's Basilica

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Duration: 3 hours

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FROM $98 BOOK WITH VIATOR Scavi guided visit and skip line entrance to St Peters Basilica Scavi guided visit and skip line entrance to St Peters Basilica

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Duration: 2 hours 45 minutes

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FROM $81 BOOK WITH VIATOR All Vatican without lines: St. Peter's, Scavi, Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel All Vatican without lines: St. Peter's, Scavi, Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel

Duration: 4 hours

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FROM $412 BOOK WITH VIATOR Private Tour of Vatican with Scavi Necropolis and St. Peter's Tomb Private Tour of Vatican with Scavi Necropolis and St. Peter's Tomb

Duration: 4 hours

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By RobinDav

This was an amazing tour ! Book on the website as soon as you know your dates that you will be in Rome . Email them at scavi@fsp.va They will want your # of participants and names also...

This was an amazing tour ! Book on the website as soon as you know your dates that you will be in Rome . Email them at scavi@fsp.va They will want your # of participants and names also... more »
By caroluoconnell

I'm stunned that I was able to get into this Scavi tour--very limited in number allowed into this holy space. This tour was the highlight of my entire 8-day visit in Rome. I can't stop thinking about.... more

I'm stunned that I was able to get into this Scavi tour--very limited in number allowed into this holy space. This tour was the highlight of my entire 8-day visit in Rome. I can't stop thinking about.... more »

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