Vatikanen Scavi: Underjordisk St Peters grav & Basilica VIP Tour
Beskrivning
Upptäck Vatikanen som aldrig förr på denna exklusiva underjordiska upplevelse – en unik resa till Peterskyrkan. Börja din rundtur i Vatikanens nekropolis, en sällan tillgänglig begravningsplats gömd under Peterskyrkan. Promenera längs antika romerska begravningsgator kantade av hedniska och tidiga kristna gravar som din Expert Guide leder dig till vad som traditionellt tros vara begravningsplatsen för Saint Peter, aposteln och andliga grunden för den kristna kyrkan. Tillgången till Peterskyrkans grav är extremt begränsad, vilket gör detta besök till ett verkligt sällsynt privilegium. Efter att ha utforskat den underjordiska världen, kommer du att stiga direkt in i Peterskyrkan genom en VIP hoppa över kön, förbi långa offentliga köer. Inuti kan du njuta av en guidad tur i världens största kyrka och beundra mästerverk som Michelangelos Pietà och Berninis Baldachin. Tillgängligheten är strikt begränsad – tidig bokning rekommenderas.
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Träffa din guide och lär dig mer om Petersplatsen. Detta torg, omgivet av en majestätisk fyrdubbel kolonnad, visar den största kyrkan i den kristna världen: Peterskyrkan (Basilica di San Pietro). Det är också hjärtat av Vatikanstaten, den minsta staten i världen, som under antiken var ockuperad av Neros cirkus och trädgårdar, där många kristna, inklusive Peterskyrkan, blev martyrer. I mitten av denna 320 meter breda piazza står en egyptisk obelisk som Caligula förde till Rom år 37 e.Kr. År 1656 började Bernini bygga den fyrdubbla kolonnen med 284 kolonner i 88 rader, som enligt konstnären symboliserar ”kristendomens sammankomst”. Från två punkter i torget som markeras på marken av en sten, de fyra koncentriska ringarna av kolumner visuellt smälter samman till en. Balustraden som bärs upp av kolonnerna är dekorerad med 140 statyer av helgon. Basilikans enorma dörr är inramad av statyer av Sankt Petrus och Sankt Paulus.
Vi kommer att utforska resterna av den vidsträckta romerska nekropolen som utvecklades mellan 1: a och 4: e århundradet längs Via Cornelia, på Vatikankullen, nära Cirkus Nero och Caligula, där Sankt Peter blev martyr år 67 e.Kr. I närheten begravde de tidiga kristna apostlarnas kvarlevor i den kala jorden och samlade dem senare omkring 150 e.Kr. under en liten marmorhelgedom som kallas Gaius trofé. När kejsar Konstantin byggde den första basilikan över Petrus grav år 319 bevarade han den befintliga nekropolen och hedrade gravplatsen med ett monumentalt minnesmärke. Nekropolen var instängd under på varandra följande basilikor i över 16 århundraden och förblev dold tills utgrävningar som beställdes av påven Pius XII 1939 förde den tillbaka till ljuset, och avslöjade både den gamla begravningsplatsen och Sankt Petrus grav, vars reliker kan vördas under besöket.
Efter nekropolbesöket går du in i Peterskyrkan med prioritet. Få platser i världen kan mäta sig med Peterskyrkan i både storlek och betydelse. Stig innanför de historiska murarna i Vatikanstaten, påvens residens, och upptäck en av de viktigaste destinationerna för religiös och historisk pilgrimsfärd. Petrus, en av apostlarna och den första påven, korsfästes i Rom år 64 e.Kr. Det finns starka bevis som tyder på att hans kropp är begravd under basilikans huvudaltare. Om du älskar arkitektur, är Peterskyrkan ett hisnande mästerverk. Och även om du inte är särskilt intresserad av den andliga sidan, är det svårt att inte bli rörd av en sådan magnifik byggnad. Även om Peterskyrkan ofta ses som en katedral, är den inte det officiella sätet för biskopen av Rom (den titeln tillhör Johannes Lateranen), vilket gör den tekniskt en basilika snarare än en katedral.
I slutet av rundturen i basilikan, om du har valt kupolbesöket ingår OPTION, kommer du personligen eskorteras till hissen för att börja din stigning. Från toppen kommer du att njuta av en spektakulär 360 graders panoramautsikt: Petersplatsen perfekt inramad nedanför, Vatikanträdgården och takåsarna i Rom sträcker sig hela vägen till horisonten. Det är ett hisnande och oförglömligt perspektiv på den eviga staden – den perfekta stora finalen på din upplevelse.
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- Kollektivtrafiksalternativ finns i närheten
- Lämplig för alla fysiska konditionsnivåer
- Mötesplats : Largo del Colonnato, 5, framför Galleria San Pietro Shop (nära Petersplatsen). Din Guide och vår personal kommer att vara där för att välkomna dig. Vänligen anländ minst 30 minuter före avgång för att säkerställa en smidig incheckning. För hjälp, vänligen ring + 39 328 001 0018.
- Barn måste åtföljas av en vuxen. Inte lämplig för barn under 10 år.
- Alla deltagare måste ha med sig en giltig identitetshandling (pass eller ID) för att komma in på platserna. Inresa kan nekas utan giltigt dokument, utan återbetalning.
- En klädkod krävs för att komma in på platser för gudstjänst och utvalda museer. Inga shorts eller ärmlösa toppar tillåtna. Knän och axlar MÅSTE vara täckta för både män och kvinnor. Du kan riskera att nekas inträde om du inte uppfyller dessa krav på klädsel
- Det finns ingen återbetalning på bokningsavgifter och biljetter till monument som är stängda på grund av händelse som ligger utanför vår kontroll.
- Om detta inte är möjligt kommer vi att genomföra turnén och kommer att inkludera andra webbplatser för att kompensera för att webbplatsen/platserna stängs. Ingen återbetalning ges på oanvända biljetter på grund av händelser som ligger utanför vår kontroll.
- Kunder har en obligatorisk mötestid angiven 30 minuter före planerad avgångstid på grund av hanterings- och organisatoriska skäl. Om du kommer för sent till mötestiden kommer det inte att vara möjligt att gå med i gruppen eller boka om, om du inte betalar för aktiviteten igen. Enligt "No Show"-reglerna har du inte rätt till återbetalning.
- Avbokningar, ändringar eller problem, säkerhet och händelser som hålls av monumentet är utanför vår kontroll och beslutas direkt av deras administrationsteam. Dessa frågor kommer att granskas av oss och behandlas på individuell basis men är monumentets ansvar.
- Observera att Peterskyrkan kan komma att stänga utan föregående meddelande. Återbetalningar är endast tillgängliga för alternativ som inkluderar en guidad tur i basilikan.
- Nekropolen förvaltas direkt av Fabbrica di San Pietro; variationer i tidpunkter ligger utanför vår kontroll. Turens starttid kan variera ännu mer än30 minuter.
Recensioner(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.
