The Scavi Tour – Secrets Beneath the Vatican

We couldn’t even sell you this tour if we wanted to.  However, it would be a shame and almost irresponsible of us not to inform you that such a history and culture rich tour exists.  Most people visit the Vatican and stand in awe while inside the Sistine Chapel, not many travelers are aware of the Scavi Tour.  According to the Vatican website and their excavations office, it is a privilege to visit the Vatican Necropolis. 

The tour is full of centuries old artifacts and religious treasures showcased approximately 30 feet below the Vatican.  You will walk the “Street of the Dead” and view frescoes, mosaics and ancient graffiti as you step back in time through the labyrinth to the ultimate historical and religious treasure, the alter that Constantine built over what he believed to be the burial sight of St. Peter.  Based on the evidence given, you will have to make your own conclusions as to whether this is fact or circumstantial.

We can’t sell the tour through www.roadtoitaly.com, we can certainly inform you of the next steps in acquiring a ticket.  The Vatican does not deal with third party agents and not everyone is guaranteed to be accepted.  As I stated earlier, they see it as a privilege and only 250 visitors per day are permitted on the Scavi Tour so if you are interested, contact them as early as possible.

For more information on how to add this fascinating tour to your itinerary, you should search “Vatican Scavi Tour” and follow their very specific instructions on how to request a ticket.