The Vatican underground tour is known as the Vatican Scavi Tour, and yes, it still exists!
If you’re planning to travel to Rome, there is no way you can return without visiting St. Peter’s Basilica, the Vatican Museums, and the Sistine Chapel. They are on the itinerary of every visitor to Rome. But for some travelers, what truly matters is the out-of-the-ordinary experience, like exploring the Colosseum in Rome, taking a train trip to Castel Gandolfo, or climbing St. Peter’s Dome. Hardly any people know about the underground Vatican tour.
St. Peter’s Basilica tickets open doors to an era full of history, mystery, and spirituality. Because, as beautiful as it is from above the dome, it is equally mystifying underground.
History of the Vatican Underground Tour
St. Peter's Basilica is one of the greatest Catholic treasures. and buried underneath are the bones of Jesus's apostle, St. Peter. The Vatican underground tour, also known as the Scavi Tour, is a glimpse into ancient Roman history.
Pope Pius XI requested to be buried as close as possible to the tomb of St. Peter. Then the archaeological excavations, "scavi," began in 1940, which led to the discovery of the necropolis. St. Peter's tomb was also revealed as a result of the excavations. It is located directly beneath the main altar of St. Peter's Basilica. In the search, several other tombs were also discovered; hence, the tunnels under the Vatican were named necropolis, “city of the dead.”
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