Scavi guided visit and skip line entrance to St Peters Basilica
Overview
Explore the Secrets Beneath St. Peter’s Basilica
Venture into the Scavi excavations, the ancient necropolis beneath St. Peter’s Basilica, and visit the sacred tomb of St. Peter, reopened in 2026 after the Holy Year 2025. Accessible to only 200 visitors a day, this exclusive tour takes small groups of up to 15 guests through narrow passageways, uncovering centuries of history, the burial sites of early Popes, and fascinating archaeological discoveries that reveal the foundations of Christianity.
Descend into the crypt, explore the Popes’ tombs, then rise to enjoy St. Peter’s Basilica at your own pace—skipping the usual 2+ hour lines. This immersive journey combines archaeology, art, and spirituality, offering a rare and unforgettable perspective on one of the world’s most iconic landmarks.
✨ Book early to secure this once-in-a-lifetime experience! ✨
What's Included
- Assistance at St. Peter's Saquare and at scurirty gates
- Skip line access to St. Peter' Basilica
- Secured reservation of scavi visit
- Licensed guide for one hour introduction visit to St. Peter's Basilica
- Licensed guide for one hour tour of scavi
- Entrance fee to scavi
Meeting Location
Via della Conciliazione
51, 00193 Roma RM, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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St. Peter's Square
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Necropoli Di San Pietro
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
St. Peter's Basilica
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
St. Peter's Basilica
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- 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
- Not open to children under 14
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-115257P6
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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- assistance at St. Peter's Saquare and at scurirty gates.
- skip line access to St. Peter' Basilica.
- secured reservation of scavi visit.
- licensed guide for one hour introduction visit to St. Peter's Basilica.
- licensed guide for one hour tour of scavi.
- entrance fee to scavi.
The minimum age to participate is 17. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Scavi guided visit and skip line entrance to St Peters Basilica is as follows:
- 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
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Scavi guided visit and skip line entrance to St Peters Basilica will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Assistance at St. Peter's Saquare and at scurirty gates
- Skip line access to St. Peter' Basilica
- Secured reservation of scavi visit
- Licensed guide for one hour introduction visit to St. Peter's Basilica
- Licensed guide for one hour tour of scavi
- Entrance fee to scavi
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- 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
- not open to children under 14
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
