Today, the area of the Necropolis underneath St. Peter’s Basilica is now widely known as theScavi, which means excavation in Italian. It can be visited as part of a special guided tour. The tour takes you under the Basilica (and the grottoes) and essentially back in time to an ancient...
TIP: The most exclusive tour of the Basilica is the Scavi tour of the excavations below St. Peter’s. The Necropolis is on the site of the original burial ground of the church and is said to be the final resting place of St Peter. Only 250 people per day are allowed in this area. ...