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Vatican Necropolis, Vatican City

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#6 of 14 in Historic Sites in Vatican City

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 $111 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

4.2

Duration: 3 hours

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FROM $106 BOOK WITH VIATOR Scavi & St. Peter's tour, skip line Vatican Museums tickets for self visit Scavi & St. Peter's tour, skip line Vatican Museums tickets for self visit

4.0

Duration: 3 hours 45 minutes

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FROM $79 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 $132 BOOK WITH VIATOR Tour of the Tomb of St. Peter (scavi), St. Peter's Basilica and Vatican Museums Tour of the Tomb of St. Peter (scavi), St. Peter's Basilica and Vatican Museums

Duration: 4 hours

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FROM $381 BOOK WITH VIATOR Private skip line 3 hour Vatican Tour with optional one way transfer Private skip line 3 hour Vatican Tour with optional one way transfer

Duration: 3 hours

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FROM $402 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 skb8721

An excellent tour experience! We arranged for tickets through the Scavi Office (per its Internet address) a few weeks in advance and had no trouble getting them; and they were surprisingly...

An excellent tour experience! We arranged for tickets through the Scavi Office (per its Internet address) a few weeks in advance and had no trouble getting them; and they were surprisingly... more »
By jennbigioni

When we booked our trip to Italy, this was my first priority to book. You have to write to the Scavi office to request permission to be on the tour. Then they will email you with your permission...

When we booked our trip to Italy, this was my first priority to book. You have to write to the Scavi office to request permission to be on the tour. Then they will email you with your permission... more »

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