THIS IS A SCAM! You can only receive tickets from the Vatican. There are NO outside ticket/tour agents who can provide the Scavi Tour! I will be fighting with TripAdvisor to get our money back and money for the taxis we took!!
AGAIN-DO NOT BOOK THIS TOUR!!!!
FRAUDULENT- SCAM
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robertvhelvoirt
September 23, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
To recommend
A very special experience to be able to witness. The guide told very extensively, which sometimes caused attention to slacken, which was also related to the high humidity, but her knowledge combined with realizing where you are and what you see, made it a unique experience
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lguastel
September 15, 2026 · via Viator
It was canceled the day...
It was canceled the day before. Apprebtly, they only let so many in. It is a kind of lottery. They offered us a second option.
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Alexandre_S
September 3, 2026 · via Viator
The tour was amazing. ...
The tour was amazing.
I do not understand why I had to pay 50 euros for the guide. Why didn’t you charge everything here?
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sal449
June 30, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Biggest disappointment
This was one of my biggest disappointments. I booked the Scavi tour at St. Peter’s in January, 2026. I received my confirmation and e-tickets and booked my fight. (This was going to be the highlight of our trip to Rome) . My husband and I were at the meeting point early but nobody showed up. I later received an apology that the tour was accidentally booked on the wrong day and I will receive a refund. I feel Viator owes us more.
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Larry_A
June 14, 2026 · via Viator
Elizabeth was an excellent guide and host
We met Elizabeth outside the St. Peter's Square. She took us to the square and really gave us a nice briefing on the history of the Vatican itself. It was very detailed and we understood her perfectly. She was patient, kind, and we could see she had Christ in her. She took us to the Scavi office where a Vatican employee took us underground for the last part of the tour. It was a little underwhelming at first, but the last part of the tour was worth it. To see the burial sites of so many different pipes was very overwhelming.
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Discover779418
May 8, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Unique experience
Very unique experience and amazing guides.
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Lisa_B
April 23, 2026 · via Viator
Unsatisfied customer
It costs an additional 25. euros when you get there which is ridiculous. Recent 45 minutes in the Sun listening to a preview which was not needed, then taken to the site and waited another 15 minutes outside Dow a different guide . It’s kind of cool inside but definitely not worth 150 euros. Find something better . Oh and there was no one at the first place for tickets and you did not need to redeem your voucher another 40 minutes of wasted time.
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Kristien_S
April 17, 2026 · via Viator
a special experience, well-organized visit
It was a special experience: You can experience the basilica from a completely different angle. We received a lot of information.
With a group of 12 people, it was ideal. So beautiful. Never seen anything like it!
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Rebecca_M
April 12, 2026 · via Viator
Good Tour
This was a great tour but as with anything with the Vatican they can change it at the last minute and rune you plans.