Vaticano Scavi : Tour VIP subterráneo a la Tumba y Basílica de San Pedro
Descripción
Descubre el Vaticano como nunca antes en esta exclusiva experiencia subterránea: un viaje único a la Tumba de San Pedro. Comience su recorrido en la Necrópolis Vaticana, un lugar de entierro raramente accesible escondido debajo de la Basílica de San Pedro. Camine por las antiguas calles funerarias romanas llenas de tumbas paganas y cristianas primitivas mientras su guía experto lo conduce a lo que tradicionalmente se cree que es el lugar de entierro de San Pedro, el Apóstol y fundamento espiritual de la Iglesia Cristiana. El acceso a la Tumba de San Pedro es extremadamente limitado, por lo que esta visita es un privilegio realmente raro. Después de explorar el mundo subterráneo, emergerá directamente a la Basílica de San Pedro a través de una entrada VIP sin colas, evitando largas colas públicas. En su interior, disfrute de una visita guiada a la iglesia más grande del mundo y admire obras maestras como la Pietà de Miguel Ángel y Baldachin de Bernini. La disponibilidad es estrictamente limitada, se recomienda reservar temprano.
Opciones de la excursión
Itinerario
Conoce a tu guía turístico y aprende sobre la Plaza de San Pedro. Esta plaza, rodeada por una majestuosa columnata cuádruple, exhibe la iglesia más grande del mundo cristiano : la Basílica de San Pedro (Basilica di San Pietro). También es el corazón de la Ciudad del Vaticano, el estado más pequeño del mundo, que en la antigüedad fue ocupado por el circo y los jardines de Nerón, donde muchos cristianos, incluido San Pedro, fueron martirizados. En el centro de esta plaza de 320 metros de ancho se encuentra un obelisco egipcio traído a Roma por Calígula en el año 37 d.C. En 1656 Bernini comenzó a construir la cuádruple columnata de 284 columnas en 88 filas, que según el artista simbolizan la “reunión de la cristiandad”. Desde dos puntos de la plaza que están marcados en el suelo por una piedra, los cuatro anillos concéntricos de columnas se funden visualmente en uno. La balaustrada sostenida por las columnas está decorada con 140 estatuas de santos. La enorme puerta de la basílica está enmarcada por estatuas de San Pedro y San Pablo.
Exploraremos los restos de la vasta Necrópolis romana que se desarrolló entre los siglos I y IV a lo largo de la Vía Cornelia, en la colina vaticana, cerca del Circo de Nerón y Calígula, donde San Pedro fue martirizado en el año 67 d.C. Cerca de allí, los primeros cristianos enterraron los restos del Apóstol en la tierra desnuda, reuniéndolos más tarde alrededor del 150 d.C. debajo de un pequeño santuario de mármol conocido como el Trofeo de Cayo. Cuando el emperador Constantino construyó la primera Basílica sobre la tumba de Pedro en 319, preservó la Necrópolis existente y honró el lugar de enterramiento con un monumento monumental. Sellada bajo sucesivas basílicas durante más de 16 siglos, la Necrópolis permaneció oculta hasta que las excavaciones ordenadas por el papa Pío XII en 1939 la sacaron a la luz, revelando tanto el antiguo cementerio como la Tumba de San Pedro, cuyas reliquias pueden venerarse durante la visita.
Después de la visita a la necrópolis, entre en la Basílica de San Pedro con acceso prioritario. Pocos lugares en el mundo pueden igualar a la Basílica de San Pedro en tamaño y significado. Entra en las murallas históricas de la Ciudad del Vaticano, residencia del Papa, y descubre uno de los destinos más importantes de la peregrinación religiosa e histórica. San Pedro, uno de los apóstoles y el primer Papa, fue crucificado en Roma en 64 d.C. Hay fuertes pruebas que sugieren que su cuerpo está enterrado debajo del altar mayor de la basílica. Si te gusta la arquitectura, San Pedro es una obra maestra impresionante. E incluso si no estás particularmente interesado en el lado espiritual, es difícil no ser movido por un edificio tan magnífico. Aunque San Pedro es a menudo considerada como una catedral, no es la sede oficial del obispo de Roma (ese título pertenece a San Juan de Letrán), por lo que técnicamente es una basílica en lugar de una catedral.
Al finalizar el recorrido por la Basílica, si ha seleccionado la opción de visita a la cúpula incluida, será acompañado personalmente al ascensor para comenzar su ascenso. Desde lo alto, disfrutará de una espectacular vista panorámica de 360 grados : la Plaza de San Pedro perfectamente enmarcada debajo, los Jardines Vaticanos, y los tejados de Roma que se extienden hasta el horizonte. Es una perspectiva impresionante e inolvidable de la Ciudad Eterna, el gran final perfecto para su experiencia.
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Información importante
- Hay opciones de transporte público disponibles en las cercanías
- Adecuado para todos los niveles de aptitud física
- Punto de encuentro : Largo del Colonnato, 5, frente a la Tienda Galería San Pietro (cerca de la Plaza de San Pedro). Su guía y nuestro personal estarán allí para darle la bienvenida. Llegar al menos 30 minutos antes de la salida para garantizar un registro de entrada sin problemas. Para obtener ayuda, llame al + 39 328 001 0018.
- Los niños deben ir acompañados de un adulto. No apto para niños menores de 10 años.
- Todos los participantes deben llevar un documento de identificación válido (pasaporte o DNI) para ingresar a los sitios. La entrada puede ser denegada sin un documento válido, sin reembolso.
- Se requiere un código de vestimenta para ingresar a los lugares de culto y museos seleccionados. No se permiten pantalones cortos ni blusas sin mangas. Las rodillas y los hombros DEBEN estar cubiertos tanto para hombres como para mujeres. Puede correr el riesgo de que se le niegue la entrada si no cumple con estos requisitos de vestimenta.
- No hay devolución de los gastos de reserva y entradas de monumentos que están cerrados debido a un evento que está fuera de nuestro control.
- Si esto no es posible, realizaremos el recorrido e incluiremos otros sitios para compensar el cierre del sitio. No se otorga ningún reembolso por boletos no utilizados debido a eventos que están fuera de nuestro control.
- Los clientes tienen una hora de reunión obligatoria establecida 30 minutos antes de la hora de salida programada debido a razones de gestión y organización. Si llega tarde a la hora de la reunión, no será posible unirse al grupo o reprogramar, a menos que pague la actividad nuevamente. Según las reglas de "No Show" no tendrá derecho a un reembolso.
- Las cancelaciones, cambios o problemas debidos, la seguridad y los eventos realizados por el monumento están fuera de nuestro control y son decididos directamente por su equipo de administración. Estas cuestiones serán revisadas por nosotros y tratadas de forma individual, pero son responsabilidad del monumento.
- La basílica de San Pedro puede cerrar sin previo aviso. Los reembolsos solo están disponibles para las opciones que incluyen una visita guiada a la Basílica.
- La Necrópolis es gestionada directamente por la Fabbrica di San Pietro; las variaciones de tiempo están fuera de nuestro control. La hora de inicio del tour puede variar incluso más de 30 minutos.
Opiniones(58)
Both guides were very informative and we could see their enthusiasm. Saint Peters was absolutely amazing and as catholics an experience we won’t forget
Dear Guest, Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We are delighted to hear that both of your guides made the experience so enjoyable through their knowledge and enthusiasm. Sharing the history and spirituality of these extraordinary places with passionate guides is exactly the experience we strive to provide. We're especially pleased that St. Peter's Basilica was such a meaningful visit for you. Knowing that, as Catholics, this was an experience you will never forget is the greatest compliment we could receive. Thank you for choosing to tour with us. We hope to welcome you back to Rome for another unforgettable experience. Warm regards, Tour in the City Team
Fascinating tour beneath St Peter's - back to the times of Peter's martyrdom in Rome. Opportunity to learn and see history from the early church and what life (and death) was like in the 1st century in Rome. Guided by an archeologist, with knowledge and enthusiasm, makes this a must do experience. Our only hiccup, the guide that started our tour didn't alert a member of our group about the strictness of dress code - we needed to cover up some 70 year old knees (a nearby vendor sold a wrap that rectified naked knees).
Dear Guest, Thank you so much for your wonderful review and for sharing your experience. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed this unique journey beneath St. Peter's Basilica. Exploring the ancient Roman necropolis and learning about the world of the first-century Christians through the eyes of an archaeologist is truly a one-of-a-kind experience, and we're glad it left such a lasting impression. We also appreciate you mentioning the dress code issue. Access to St. Peter's Basilica is subject to the Vatican's strict dress regulations, and we're sorry that this wasn't pointed out clearly to your group before the tour began. Your feedback is valuable, and we'll use it as a reminder to ensure all guests receive this information more explicitly before entering the Basilica. Thank you again for choosing to tour with us. We hope to welcome you back to Rome for another unforgettable experience in the future! Warm regards, Tour in the City Team
Though Sabrina did a great job of giving us a tour of the tomb of St. Peter the tickets we bought stated that it included a VIP to the Basilica. BUT all that really means is it covers the entrance not the guided tour part. So you are left on your own for the rest of tour which was fine with us but based on the description we thought the guided tour was for both activities listed on the ticket. In the fine print it did say entry to the Basilica. And that’s exactly what we got. Not sure worth the $249.
Thank you for your feedback, and we're glad to hear you enjoyed Sabrina's tour of the Vatican Necropolis. However, we'd like to clarify an important point for future travelers. Our product offers different options. The option you selected includes the guided Scavi tour and VIP access to St. Peter's Basilica, but not the guided tour inside the Basilica. If you wish to have a guided visit of both the Scavi and the Basilica, you need to select the specific option that explicitly includes the guided Basilica tour. This is clearly indicated in the option description at the time of booking. You received exactly the service included in the option you purchased: a guided Scavi experience followed by VIP access to the Basilica. As for the price, we warmly invite you to visit our office. Once you see the actual costs we incur to secure these extremely limited permits, provide qualified staff, and organize the entire experience, we'd be happy to hear what price you think we should sell it for. Access to the Vatican Necropolis is one of the rarest experiences in Rome, and the price reflects the complexity of providing this exclusive service. We appreciate your feedback and hope this clarification helps future guests choose the option that best suits their expectations.
When we planned our trip to Rome, my husband tried for iver 6 months We to try amd secure spots for us on the Scavi tour directly through The Vatican, with no luck. He stumbled upon this tour and we jumped on the chance. We met our guide outside a store across from St Peter's. It was very easy to find her. She was so positive and cheerful. She gave us some history and explained somethings about the Vatican, then we left her and were escorted to the area when we met the guide who took us through the Scavi tour, which was fascinating. Highly recommend!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted that we were able to help make your visit to the Vatican Scavi possible after so many months of trying. Access to the Necropolis is extremely limited, so we're always happy when we can offer our guests this unique opportunity. We're also pleased to hear that meeting your guide was easy and that you appreciated her enthusiasm and the introduction she provided before your Scavi visit. The Vatican Necropolis is truly one of the most fascinating and exclusive experiences in Rome. Thank you for your recommendation. It was our pleasure to be part of your journey, and we hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable experience in Rome!
Sabrina was the best tour guide ever! She was on early, had clear directions, extremely knowledgeable, organized, and joyful to be around. She guided us before and after the Scavi tour smoothly and provided great historical presentations throughout. Sabrina is the best tour guide in her field and even knowledgeable of the Vatican surrounding stores and facilities of best times and places. She is always happy to help and I would recommend this tour with her a million times.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are absolutely delighted to hear that Sabrina made your Vatican Scavi experience so memorable. Her professionalism, knowledge, enthusiasm, and genuine care for our guests are exactly what we strive to provide, and your kind words perfectly reflect her dedication. We will be sure to share your compliments with Sabrina—they will mean the world to her. Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back to Rome for another unforgettable experience!
The tour was informative and the guide was top-notch — he was an expert in the history of the catacombs and Vatican. The rescheduling was an issue; we received an email confirming our tour one day before and unbeknownst to us, a WhatsApp message was sent later with a cancellation. We didn’t see the message until we were on our way to the tour. We were rescheduled for the same day but it was stressful to change plans while sitting in a taxi. We understand tours are cancelled by the Vatican but the agency should use the TripAdvisor contact method for consistency and to avoid confusion.
Thank you for your kind words about the guide. We're delighted to hear that you found the tour informative and that you appreciated your guide's expertise. Regarding the schedule change, we would like to clarify that this tour includes access to the Vatican Necropolis (Scavi), which is managed directly by the Fabbrica di San Pietro, not by our agency. As clearly stated in the tour description and in the information available before, during, and after the booking, the starting time may change, even at the last minute, due to operational requirements of the Vatican. As soon as we were informed of the schedule change, we immediately contacted you and arranged an alternative time on the same day, ensuring that you were still able to enjoy the complete experience. We understand that this caused some inconvenience, and we appreciate your suggestion regarding communication. We always strive to notify our guests as quickly as possible through the available contact methods whenever the Vatican makes last-minute changes beyond our control. Thank you again for your understanding, and we hope to welcome you back to Rome in the future.
Absolute must. One of the best experiences in Italy.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you considered the Vatican Scavi Tour one of the best experiences of your trip to Italy. Visiting the Tomb of St. Peter and the Vatican Necropolis is truly a unique and unforgettable journey through history and faith. We hope to welcome you back to Rome for another exceptional experience!
The actual Scavi Tour of the Necropolis was unbelievable and amazing. The two parts ahead of that were a little confusing. First, the tour guide from Tour in Rome picks you up and hands you off to a worker and this worker brings you to the Scavi Office where you wait around 25 minutes for a Scavi tour guide to take you into the Necropolis. The Scavi guide, Patrick, was incredibly knowledgeable, passionate and clear. The site itself is incredible. It is only that the situation before the proper tour starts is a little confusing and unclear. I suppose this is because they are buying extremely difficult to obtain tickets on our behalf that the process is a bit convoluted and odd. It was not clearly explained and a bit confusing when it began. But, ultimately, it was a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Thank you for your review. We always contact our customers to communicate any updates, including changes to the meeting point when they are caused by unforeseen events or circumstances beyond our control. This information is sent in advance whenever necessary. As for the waiting time, it is clearly stated both in the tour description and on the voucher that the tour may start later than the scheduled time, as access to the Vatican Necropolis is managed exclusively by the Vatican authorities. You are actually proving our point: these tickets are extremely difficult to obtain. That's exactly why so many people choose our service. With us, the booking process was easy for you because we handled all the complexity behind the scenes. The only confusing part seems to have been your interpretation of how the experience works. Once the official Vatican guide took over, as you correctly pointed out, the experience was "unbelievable and amazing" and Patrick was "incredibly knowledgeable, passionate and clear." We're glad you ultimately enjoyed what is truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Probably the single best Rome guided tour that I have ever been on! Taras is a historian and an expert in his field and was able to explain the history in a manner that I was able to understand. I would definitely take this tour again the next time I am back in Rome.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the Vatican Scavi: Underground St. Peter’s Tomb & Basilica VIP Tour. Taras is truly passionate about history, and he'll be thrilled to know that his knowledge and storytelling helped make the experience both engaging and easy to follow. Your kind words mean a lot to us, and we're especially honored that you consider this one of the best guided tours you've ever taken in Rome. We look forward to welcoming you back on another tour the next time you're in the Eternal City! Warm regards, Tour in the City Team
Unpleasant experience second time in 3 days with Viator. We are all shocked and disappointed because ToursByLocals was consistently positive and thorough tours. The humidity underground was intentional and unbearable. The tour guide was informative but took a long time. We were separately advised by two out of three of the guides on the tour that Saint Peter’s Basilica was closed and we couldn’t access that part of the tour. We left the square and walked about 7 minutes to get a large taxi, and other folks told us they just came from St. Peter’s Basilica!!! The inability to see The Blue Grotto 3 days before was bad enough. We never want to book with Viator.
This comment is honestly quite unreal and confusing. First of all, humidity inside the Necropolis, located about 20 meters underground, is completely normal, especially considering that it is an archaeological site. Regarding St. Peter’s Basilica, it was not “closed”: you exited directly into the Basilica. What was not included was a guided tour of the Basilica itself. As for the Blue Grotto in Capri, we honestly do not see how that has anything to do with us or this Vatican Scavi tour. Overall, this review mixes unrelated topics and presents very confusing information.
