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Reservations. Requests, if possible, should be sent directly by the interested visitor/s. If the person submitting the request is not the actual visitor, he or she should send the visitor (s) name (s) and e-mail address (es).
Visits are organized according to the schedule set by the Excavations Office. - In order to preserve this exceptional historical, archaeological site and due to the limited premises around the venerated tomb of the Apostle Peter, only around 250 visitors per day are permitted to enter.
The Vatican Scavi Tour that goes through the excavations below Saint Peter’s Basilica is one of the most exclusive tours in all of Rome. Only 250 people are allowed through each day – compare that to the 30,000 that visit the Vatican Museums!
What Is the Scavi Tour? If you are visiting the Vatican as part of a trip to Italy, there is a little-known tour given by the Vatican that is worth taking. Called the Scavi Tour, this 90-minute guided tour takes visitors down into the lowest levels of St. Peter's Basilica.
The cost of the individual ticket, including the contribution for the Guide, is 13,00 Euros.
This is the official website for booking your visit, which also contains a “virtual guide” on the findings below the church and gives you a rough idea of what to expect down there (particularly useful in the even you’re claustrophobic and need more information before booking!).
The door to the Scavi Office. The sign says: Hours 9-17; Closed Sundays and Holidays. The only email for reservations is: scavi@fsp.va. The best tip for the Scavi Tour is to book early with an email to the Vatican Excavations Office. At least 90 days in advance is recommended.