Scavi Vaticani : tour sotterraneo della Tomba di San Pietro e della Basilica VIP
Descrizione
Scopri il Vaticano come mai prima d'ora in questa esclusiva esperienza sotterranea: un viaggio unico nella vita alla Tomba di San Pietro. Inizia il tuo tour nella Necropoli Vaticana, un sito sepolcrale raramente accessibile nascosto sotto la Basilica di San Pietro. Passeggia lungo le antiche strade funerarie romane fiancheggiate da tombe pagane e paleocristiane mentre la tua Guida Esperta ti conduce a quello che tradizionalmente si ritiene essere il luogo di sepoltura di San Pietro, l'apostolo e fondamento spirituale della Chiesa cristiana. L’accesso alla Tomba di San Pietro è estremamente limitato, rendendo questa visita un privilegio davvero raro. Dopo aver esplorato il mondo sotterraneo, emergerai direttamente nella Basilica di San Pietro attraverso un ingresso VIP salta fila, bypassando le lunghe code pubbliche. All'interno, goditi una visita guidata della chiesa più grande del mondo e ammira capolavori come la Pietà di Michelangelo e il Baldachin del Bernini. La disponibilità è strettamente limitata: si consiglia la prenotazione anticipata.
Opzioni del tour
Itinerario
Incontra la tua Guida turistica e scopri di più su Piazza San Pietro. Questa piazza, circondata da un maestoso quadruplo colonnato, espone la chiesa più grande del mondo cristiano: la Basilica di San Pietro. È anche il cuore della Città del Vaticano, lo stato più piccolo del mondo, che nell’antichità era occupato dal circo e dai giardini di Nerone, dove molti cristiani, tra cui San Pietro, furono martirizzati. Al centro di questa piazza larga 320 metri sorge un obelisco egizio portato a Roma da Caligola nel 37 d.C. Nel 1656 Bernini iniziò a costruire il quadruplo colonnato di 284 colonne in 88 file, che secondo l’artista simboleggiano il “raduno della cristianità”. Da due punti della piazza segnati a terra da una pietra, i quattro anelli concentrici di colonne si fondono visivamente in uno. La balaustra sostenuta dalle colonne è decorata con 140 statue di santi. L'enorme porta della basilica è incorniciata dalle statue dei Santi Pietro e Paolo.
Esploreremo i resti della vasta Necropoli romana che si sviluppò tra il I e il IV secolo lungo la Via Cornelia, sul Colle Vaticano, vicino al Circo di Nerone e Caligola, dove San Pietro fu martirizzato nel 67 d.C. Nelle vicinanze, i primi cristiani seppellirono le spoglie dell'Apostolo nella nuda terra, raccogliendole successivamente intorno al 150 d.C. sotto un piccolo santuario di marmo noto come Trofeo di Gaio. Quando l'imperatore Costantino costruì la prima Basilica sulla tomba di Pietro nel 319, preservò la Necropoli esistente e onorò il sito di sepoltura con un memoriale monumentale. Sigillata sotto basiliche successive per oltre 16 secoli, la Necropoli rimase nascosta fino a quando gli scavi voluti da Papa Pio XII nel 1939 la riportarono alla luce, rivelando sia l’antico cimitero che la Tomba di San Pietro, le cui reliquie possono essere venerate durante la visita.
Dopo la visita della necropoli, entra nella Basilica di San Pietro con accesso prioritario. Pochi luoghi al mondo possono eguagliare la Basilica di San Pietro per dimensioni e significato. Entra nelle mura storiche della Città del Vaticano, residenza del Papa, e scopri una delle più importanti mete di pellegrinaggio religioso e storico. San Pietro, uno degli apostoli e primo Papa, fu crocifisso a Roma nel 64 d.C. Ci sono forti prove che suggeriscono che il suo corpo sia sepolto sotto l'altare maggiore della basilica. Se amate l’architettura, San Pietro è un capolavoro mozzafiato. E anche se non siete particolarmente interessati al lato spirituale, è difficile non lasciarsi commuovere da un edificio così magnifico. Sebbene San Pietro sia spesso considerata una cattedrale, non è la sede ufficiale del vescovo di Roma (quel titolo appartiene a San Giovanni in Laterano), rendendola tecnicamente una basilica piuttosto che una cattedrale.
Al termine del tour della Basilica, se avete selezionato l’OPZIONE visita del Duomo inclusa, verrete accompagnati personalmente all’ascensore per iniziare la vostra salita. Dall’alto, godrete di una spettacolare vista panoramica a 360 gradi: Piazza San Pietro perfettamente incorniciata sotto, i Giardini Vaticani e i tetti di Roma che si estendono fino all’orizzonte. È una prospettiva mozzafiato e indimenticabile della Città Eterna — il gran finale perfetto per la tua esperienza.
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Informazioni importanti
- Sono disponibili trasporti pubblici nelle vicinanze
- Adatto a tutti i livelli di forma fisica
- Punto d'incontro: Largo del Colonnato, 5, di fronte alla Galleria San Pietro Shop (vicino a Piazza San Pietro). La tua Guida e il nostro staff saranno lì ad accoglierti. Si prega di arrivare almeno 30 minuti prima della partenza per garantire un check-in senza intoppi. Per assistenza, chiamare il numero +39 328 001 0018.
- I bambini devono essere accompagnati da un adulto. Non adatto a bambini sotto i 10 anni.
- Tutti i partecipanti devono essere muniti di un documento di riconoscimento valido (passaporto o documento d’identità) per accedere ai siti. L'ingresso può essere negato senza un documento valido, senza rimborso.
- Per accedere ai luoghi di culto e ai musei selezionati è necessario un dress code. Non sono ammessi pantaloncini o top senza maniche. Ginocchia e spalle DEVONO essere coperte sia per gli uomini che per le donne. Potresti rischiare di rifiutare l'ingresso se non rispetti questi requisiti di abbigliamento
- Non è previsto alcun rimborso sulle spese di prenotazione e sui biglietti dei monumenti che sono chiusi a causa di un evento fuori dal nostro controllo.
- Se ciò non fosse possibile, gestiremo il tour e includeremo altri siti per compensare la chiusura del sito. Nessun rimborso viene dato sui biglietti non utilizzati a causa di eventi che sono fuori dal nostro controllo.
- I clienti hanno un orario di incontro obbligatorio indicato 30 minuti prima dell'orario di partenza previsto per motivi gestionali e organizzativi. Se si arriva in ritardo per l'orario di incontro, non sarà possibile unirsi al gruppo o riprogrammare, a meno che non si paghi nuovamente per l'attività. Secondo le regole "No Show" non avrai diritto a un rimborso.
- Cancellazioni, modifiche o problemi dovuti, sicurezza ed eventi detenuti dal monumento sono al di fuori del nostro controllo e sono direttamente decisi dal loro team di amministrazione. Queste questioni saranno esaminate da noi e trattate su base individuale, ma sono di responsabilità del monumento.
- La Basilica di San Pietro potrebbe chiudere senza preavviso. I rimborsi sono disponibili solo per le opzioni che includono una visita guidata della Basilica.
- La Necropoli è gestita direttamente dalla Fabbrica di San Pietro; le variazioni temporali sono al di fuori del nostro controllo. L'orario di inizio del tour può variare anche più di 30 minuti.
Recensioni(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.
