Verified Oct 28, 2026
Vatican Necropolis
Ancient site · Vatican City · Italy 🇮🇹
Only official site
basilicasanpietro.va
Advance booking required
“Yes, advance booking is mandatory due to limited daily availability.” basilicasanpietro.va
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Admission prices
Adult
€20
€ 20.00
Child
€14
€ 14.00
stated on visite.basilicasanpietro.va/en/booking/necropolivaticana · checked 2026-10-12
TICKET COST Full ticket: € 20.00 Includes the presence of a specialized guide. Reduced ticket: € 14.00 Includes the presence of a specialized guide. Reductions applicable to: Children and young people from 10 to 17 years old
Practical
Vatican Necropolis: opening hours
- Monday to Friday
- 9:00 AM – 4:15 PM (last visit)
- Saturday
- 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM (last visit).
Vatican Necropolis: closing days
The Vatican Necropolis is closed on Sundays and during Vatican holidays.✓ basilicasanpietro.va/en/help/the-necropolis · 2026-10-06Vatican Necropolis: what should I know before visiting?
Yes, advance booking is mandatory due to limited daily availability. … Each group consists of a maximum of 12 participants. … Access is not permitted to children under 10 years of age.✓ basilicasanpietro.va/en/help/the-necropolis · 2026-10-06Vatican Necropolis: how to get there
The Excavations Office is accessible only via the entrance at Via Paolo VI (left colonnade, corresponding to the entrance of the General Audience Hall).✓ basilicasanpietro.va/en/help/the-necropolis · 2026-10-06Vatican Necropolis: is it wheelchair accessible?
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.✓ basilicasanpietro.va/en/help/the-necropolis · 2026-10-06The 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.
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