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Vatican Underground Necropolis tour

Necropolis of the Via Triumphalis, Via del Pellegrino, Vatican City
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Duration

1 h 30 miin

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

25 people

Languages

English

Overview

Vatican underground Necroplis Via Triumphalis, is an extraordinary journey through time to a sacred burial ground dating back to the Roman era. Marvel at the intricate tombs and ancient artifacts that whisper tales of the past.

Vatican Underground visit offers a rare and captivating exploration of the hidden treasures beneath the Vatican Museums, taking you beyond the surface to unearth the explore the remains belonging of a lower-middle social class such as liberties and small craftsmen.

Also You will see the tombs of the rich families of knights who acquired the poorest tombs, now abandoned, converting them into luxury tombs, with sarcophagi and mosaics of a certain value.
The new tour is articulated through the remains of the Necropolis, offering visitors the opportunity to admire, but also to appreciate more closely, the many decorative elements: marbles, mosaics, stucco, and frescoes, which have recovered its splendour after recent restorations.

Our knowledgeable guides are passionate about history and bring the stories of the Vatican Necropolis and Via Triumphalis to life, offering a rich and engaging narrative throughout the tour.
Immerse yourself in the secrets of Ancient Rome and Vatican City, and witness history come alive beneath your feet.

If You want to explore more about Vatican undergrounds, You should conider even Christian Catacombs tour and Underground Santa Maria Maggiore.

Highlights

  • Marvel at the ongoing archaeological excavations and discoveries within the Necropolis. Witness firsthand the ongoing efforts to unearth and preserve historical artifacts that shed light on ancient Roman society and its religious practices.

Itinerary

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Meeting point

Piazza del Risorgimento, Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy

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Rules

- Vatican City has a strict dress code. Entry to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel is permitted only to appropriately dressed visitors, knees and shoulders need to be covered.

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Accessibility

- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller not accessible
- Not suitable for pets.

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Important BEFORE YOU BOOK

- Since June 2024 it is mandatory for all bookings to contain truthful information about the identity of each customer, as on ID document. Accordiing to the article art 76 DPR445/2000, in case it is determined that the identity or any other information does not match the ID document, we are obliged to raport (under penalty) false representation to the police and the acess into the Vatican State will not be allowed.

- Due to Jubilee Year 2025, on occasion the connecting doors between Sistine Chapel and St Peters Basilica are closed, so the passage will be unabled to Basilica. No refunds will be issued in this case.

- Due to the long security lines the meeting time can be anticipated/posticipated to insure Your fastest entry to the Vatican state but security lines are obligatory and cannot be avoided as Vatican is a separate state and Rome Tour is not responsible for the managing of the entry.

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Important BEFORE YOU GO

- Vatican Museums have a strict entrance time, no late entries are allowed. Please make sure that you arrive on time! No refunds will be authorized.

- Due to the long security lines the meeting time can be anticipated/posticipated to ensure Your fastest entry to the Vatican state but security lines are obligatory and cannot be avoided as Vatican is a separate state and Rome Tour is not responsible for the managing of the entry.

Included/Excluded

  • Guided tour
  • Tickets
  • Tax
  • Transportation
  • Tips

Durations

1 h 30 min

Tour's Location

Necropolis of the Via Triumphalis, Via del Pellegrino, Vatican City
from €40,00

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