Unfortunately, punctuality is essential to ensure your tour. Arriving late may result in losing the tour.

No, tickets for the Vatican Necropolis are non-refundable.

For modification requests, please contact: visiteguidate@fsp.va. The Guided Tours Office will evaluate the request according to availability and the access regulations of the Vatican Necropolis.

No, the ticket is valid only for the specific time slot selected during purchase.

No, each ticket is valid for one visit only.

No, photography and/or video recording are not permitted inside the Necropolis to preserve the historical site.

It is important to follow the guide’s instructions, respect silence, and avoid touching the ancient structures.

If you cannot locate the meeting point, we recommend asking the staff at Saint Peter’s Basilica for assistance. The Excavations Office is accessible only via the entrance at Via Paolo VI (left colonnade, corresponding to the entrance of the General Audience Hall). If you still have difficulty, you can contact Visitor Assistance.

Clothing must be appropriate for a place of worship. Both men and women are required to keep their shoulders covered and their legs covered at least to the knee.

Visitors are required to present themselves at the Excavations Office at least 10 minutes before the scheduled visit time.

Yes, advance booking is mandatory due to limited daily availability.

You will receive an email with the visit summary, including: date, time, tour language, and booking reference.

To report errors in the booking, please contact: visiteguidate@fsp.va. Please always indicate the booking reference number.

You will receive a second email containing the link to complete the online payment by credit card.

Groups generally start every 15 minutes.

No, booking is mandatory.

Monday to Friday: 9:00 AM – 4:15 PM (last visit)

Saturday: 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM (last visit).

The visit lasts approximately one hour.

Each group consists of a maximum of 12 participants.

Yes, every group is exclusively accompanied by a specialized and authorized guide from the Fabric of Saint Peter.

The underground Necropolis may have altered temperature and humidity conditions. Visitors with specific physical conditions or claustrophobia are advised against visiting.

Access is not permitted to children under 10 years of age.

Yes, clothing appropriate for a place of worship is required. Shoulders and knees must always be covered.

Yes, but advance booking is required, and no discounts are available for groups.

The Vatican Necropolis is closed on Sundays and during Vatican holidays.

Yes, guided tours are available in several languages: Italian, English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Dutch, Polish, Hungarian, and Japanese.

No, restrooms are available only before the visit near the Excavations Office and after the visit in designated areas of the Basilica.

Upon specific request during booking, it is possible to include a guided tour of the Basilica following the Necropolis visit. Other areas of the Basilica can also be explored independently after the Necropolis tour.

No, food and drinks are not allowed inside the Necropolis. During summer, a small bottle of water is permitted.

The booking request must be submitted through the form available on the website: www.basilicasanpietro.va.

The temperature and humidity are controlled to preserve the ancient structures. The humidity is around 98%. It is advisable to dress in layers as the environment can be cool.

The Necropolis, located beneath St. Peter's Basilica, is one of the world's most important archaeological sites. You can see the burial site of the Apostle Peter and richly decorated ancient Roman tombs.

Only small bags are recommended. Backpacks and large bags are not permitted.

No, unfortunately, the Vatican Necropolis is not accessible for people with disabilities due to steps at both the entrance and exit, as well as the uneven ancient pavement dating back to the first three centuries.

No specific Audio Guides are available for the Necropolis, but guided tours provide in-depth explanations in various languages.