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Trip Planner:   Europe  /  Italy  /  Lazio  /  Vatican City  /  Vatican Necropolis

Vatican Necropolis, Vatican City

4.6
#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 $102 BOOK WITH VIATOR Scavi Tour to the Tomb of St. Peter's & Skip Line Guided Tour of the Basilica Scavi Tour to the Tomb of St. Peter's & Skip Line Guided Tour of the Basilica
4.4
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
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FROM $150 BOOK WITH VIATOR All Vatican: St. Peter's incl. scavi, Sistine Chapel, Vatican Museums & Gardens All Vatican: St. Peter's incl. scavi, Sistine Chapel, Vatican Museums & Gardens
4.2
Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes
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FROM $107 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
3.5
Duration: 3 hours 45 minutes
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FROM $134 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 $225 BOOK WITH VIATOR Scavi (St.Peter's Tomb) and St. Peter's Basilica Tour Scavi (St.Peter's Tomb) and St. Peter's Basilica Tour
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
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FROM $406 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 Serena d
    This was very creepy and similar in feel to going to the catacombs but so beautiful to see all of the graves and cript's from history. 
    This was very creepy and similar in feel to going to the catacombs but so beautiful to see all of the graves and cript's from history.  more »
  • By SpanishStepsApt
    Took my nephew and his friend to the Scavi Tour, and I went along as well since I had not been in over 10 years. Had a very good guide, easy to understand, good amount of information and... 
    Took my nephew and his friend to the Scavi Tour, and I went along as well since I had not been in over 10 years. Had a very good guide, easy to understand, good amount of information and...  more »
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