Vatican Necropolis Tour

Vatican Necropolis Tour Highlights

• Learn the remarkable story of the Vatican Catacombs! Tour through the underground cemetery, excavations, around the mausoleums, and final resting place of St. Peter, and his alleged tomb. Allow your personal guide to explain all the hidden secrets underground. 

• Uncover St. Peter's tomb, housing the bones of Peter the Apostle.

• Combine two tours in one! Enjoy the Necropolis and St. Peter's Basilica Guided Tour or the Vatican and Colosseum Tour, for example.

• Along with an expert guide, your Vatican Necropolis Map will help lead you through one of the most fascinating underground crypts in the world.

Picture Perfect #UndergroundMoments

While photography is not allowed when you visit the Necropolis, you can still hit up these top instagrammable spots in The Vatican City. Post your favorite picture on your IG, and tag #dotravelgram to be featured. 

• Piazza Sant Pietro! Stand right outside the Vatican museum in all its glory. Either during the day or at night, this spot is worth the shot every single time.

• Saint Peter’s Square from the Dome is the perfect panoramic to capture the city views. Be sure to get into the frame too!

• A picture from the Vatican Gardens where you can capture nature and a selfie all at the same time is a must!

Vatican Necropolis Tickets: Buying Tips

• Book a Vatican package deal for the Vatican museum, Sistine Chapel, and visits to the Necropolis; this will surely save you time and money!

• Vatican Necropolis tickets (or Scavi tour tickets if you wish) for reserved entry, can be obtained through its main office via email. However, be advised, the process to obtain tickets isn’t the most hassle-free. To avoid stress, it’s best to book an organized tour; they take care of obtaining your reserved entry for you.

• Getting your hands on a Scavi tour ticket is guaranteed to make you feel like you have just cashed in on the lottery. Book early to guarantee entry and get ready to enjoy your small group tour with a private feel.

St Peter's Tomb Tour Tips

• You may think the crypts would be cold, however, this is not the case when it comes to the Necropolis. Be wary of the temperature and humidity on the Vatican Excavation Tour. It gets hotter as you go down. Bring a bottle of water and fan to keep cool.

• One amazing hack! Visit Vatican Necropolis Via Triumphalis for a great extended tour of these graves on the Roman burial site. Dive deeper into the history and see more of the hidden secrets lurking underground.

• Vatican Necropolis Entrance: Finding your way to the Excavations office doesn’t have to cause a headache. If flustered, feel free to ask for the ´Scavi Office´ along the way.

• When you book your tickets to the Scavi, it’s best to confirm the opening times ahead as changes in hours are possible.

Vatican Tombs Tour: Prepare Your Visit

• Vatican Necropolis Scavi Tour Rules
• A Vatican Tombs tour is restricted to those aged 15 and over. 
• The Vatican Necropolis Tours has a strict dress code. No shirts or shorts allowed. Even in the Summer heat, shoulders and knees must be covered.
• Leave your camera away in your pocket. No Vatican Necropolis photos can be taken once inside.
• You must arrive 15-20 minutes early.
• Bring your ID; identification is checked before entry.
• All bags and purses go through the security check.

• Services (Inside The Vatican)

• The cloakroom service room is free of charge.
• Plenty of baby changing facilities and nursing rooms are available on site. 
• Restaurants and cafés can be found throughout the museum.
• Shop the Gift shops, where you can also easily find The Necropolis Book! Learn about the Temple of Christianity, its religious art, and Peter’s Tomb.