Scavi (excavations) St. Peter's Tomb and St. Peters Basilica
Pre-tour introduction covering the history of the Vatican and the highlights of St. Peter’s Basilica, helping you better understand the significance of the sites you’ll visit. The exclusive Scavi Tour beneath St. Peter’s Basilica, where you’ll explore ancient burial sites and visit the traditional tomb of Saint Peter — one of the Vatican’s most unique areas, normally closed to the public. Skip-the-line access to St. Peter’s Basilica, allowing you to enter the world-famous church without the long wait. Inside, admire masterpieces by Michelangelo and Bernini, including the iconic Pietà. Optional Dome climb for panoramic views over Vatican City and Rome, plus a closer look at the basilica’s mosaics and architecture.
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Where this sits in Rome
Rome is about 33 min by road from Rome Fiumicino Airport. Three thousand years stacked on top of each other, still busy being a capital. Stay central and walk — the Forum, the Pantheon and a dozen churches worth the detour are closer together than the map suggests, and the city rewards wandering more than ticking off.
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