I've taken the Scavi tour under St. Peter's several times in the past, always utilizing the excavation office's email or fax to book the tour. I have been trying to get in contact via these methods for the last month for a February tour. Has anyone had any luck booking a tour recently?
Posted by
Washington DC
28247 posts
The Vatican has announced there will be changes in ticketing procedures for January. That might be why you're having no luck. I believe there's also going to be a new underground site opening.
Edited to add: I've finally re-located the online article where I read about changes at the Vatican Museums: https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/255969/vatican-museums-announce-new-hours-ticket-price-and-entrance
Posted by
Minnesota
25 posts
I just got my confirmation email from the office for a tour in June 2024. I submitted my request by email to the excavation office 3 months ago.
Posted by
Wilmington, DE, USA
1065 posts
I was researching the Scavi tours for April 2024 and accidently submitted a reservation request for 6 people. It was confirmed within 3 days. Sure hope that when my friends can confirm their schedule in Rome, I will be able to get reservations that quickly again!
BTW, I took this tour several years ago. I was not prepared for that powerful an experience!
Just before writing this I sent an email apologizing and cancelling the reservation. Confirmation arrived before I finished writing my initial comments. That was certainly quick!
Posted by
Southwest, Florida
325 posts
In late November, I requested late May reservations for a group of six for the Scavi. To my surprise I got a positive response in only about three days. I’m glad I started early. I understand tickets go very quickly. I had heard (not sure it’s accurate.) but tickets are limited to no more than 250 per day, on the days that they’re giving tours. That’s a very small number when one compares that number to the number of people who visit the Basilica and the museums each day.
Posted by
Loveland, CO
117 posts
On this past Monday by e-mail I requested tickets for 5 adults on June 6th. The next day I was confirmed.
Posted by
Indiana
24 posts
I highly doubt that I will get tickets, but I just requested my tickets for July. With it being peak season I am sure that I have a slim chance. Is true that no one under the age of 15years old can take this tour? When I submitted my request it did not ask about ages for the individuals that I requested. Anyone know of any other places that I can purchase tickets for Scavi?
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Posted by
Minnesota 🎒
16623 posts
Is true that no one under the age of 15years old can take this tour?
The age 15 limit is stated on the basilica's own website and on the official website for scavi ticketing.
https://www.basilicasanpietro.va/en/experience-the-basilica/visits/guided-tours.html
http://www.scavi.va/content/scavi/en/ufficio-scavi.html