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

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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

Necropolis of Saint Peter

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

St. Peter's Basilica

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

St. Peter's Square

15 minutes • Admission 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

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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

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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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