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Vatican Catacombs and Basilica: St. Peter’s Tomb Underground Tour

Rome, Italy
High interest
Booked 2 times today.
  • 2 to 3 hours (approx.)
  • Offered in: English

Overview

    What's Included

    • Exclusive access to the Vatican Necropolis
    • Visit to St. Peter’s Tomb
    • Professional licensed guide
    • VIP skip-the-line entrance to St. Peter’s Basilica
    • Guided tour inside St. Peter’s Basilica (if the option is selected)
    • Small-group experience for a more intimate visit
    • All reservation and entrance fees
    • Food & Drink
    • Hotel pickup and drop-off
    • Not suitable for children under 10 years old.

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    • Piazza Papa Pio XII, 9, 00193 Roma RM, Italy

      Piazza Papa Pio XII, 9 – in front of the Opera Romana Pellegrinaggi office (near St. Peter’s Square), where the guide will be waiting for the group. Our staff will be present outside to welcome you. Please arrive at least 30 minutes before For any problem, contact us at 0039 3280010018

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    Itinerary

    1

    Necropolis of Saint Peter

    1 hour Admission Ticket Included

    2

    St. Peter's Basilica

    1 hour Admission Ticket Included

    3

    St. Peter's Square

    15 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 2 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Near public transportation
    • Most travelers can participate
    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Most travelers can participate. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
    • Children must be accompanied by an adult. Not suitable for children under 10 years old.
    • All participants must carry a valid identification document (passport or ID) to enter the sites. Entry may be denied without a valid document, with no refund.
    • A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
    • There is no refund on reservation fees and tickets of monuments that are closed due to event that is out of our control.
    • If this is not possible, we will operate the tour and will include other sites to compensate for the site/s being closed. No refund is given on unused tickets due to events that are out of our control.
    • Customers have a mandatory meeting time stated 30 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time due to managing and organizational reasons.If you arrive late for the meeting time, it will not be possible to join the group or reschedule, unless you pay for the activity again. As per "No Show" rules you will not be entitled to a refund.
    • Cancellations, changes or issues due, security and events held by the monument are beyond our control and are directly decided by their administration team. These issues will be reviewed by us and dealt with on an individual basis but are the responsibility of the monument.
    • Small group tour (max 15 people). A maximum of 10 people per booking.
    • The catacomb temperature is about 60°F and the moisture content is high; please dress appropriately
    • Without notice the Basilica or parts of it can be closed for unforeseeable events. In this case, partial refund can be requested.
    • It is forbidden to remove any object and/or material
    • No photos allowed
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

    Reviews

    5.0
    based on 3 reviews
    Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

    Best experience!

    Rachael_S, Apr 2026
    This was beyond wonderful! It was my first time seeing Rome and the Vatican and honestly this was the best way to see it! I will be recommending this to everyone!

    We had two different...

    Andrew_H, Mar 2026
    We had two different guides, one for the necropolis and one for the basilica. They were both great and would recommend to anyone

    Response from Host, Mar 2026

    Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed both guides and your experience at the Vatican Catacombs and Basilica. It’s wonderful to know that everything met your expectations, and we truly appreciate your recommendation. We hope to welcome you again on another tour soon! Best regards, Tour in the City Team
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