St Peter's Tomb: How To See One Of The Most Exclusive Vatican Sites
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День томуWondering how to visit the Tomb of Saint Peter?
Find out how you can get tickets to the Vatican Necropolis, or "scavi".
This exclusive site is easy to visit if you know how!
It's NOT the same as visiting the Vatican Grottoes, so learn how to snag your tickets and discover what you can expect when you visit.
*The Vatican does not allow any photos or videos of the site, so in this video, I explain how to get tickets, where to go, and what to expect, but there are no images of the site itself.*
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⌚ CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction
00:32 Why was St. Peter buried here?
01:50 Saint Peter's Basilica - old vs. new
02:23 Vatican obelisk - witness to the martyrdom of St Peter
03:02 How can you visit the Vatican Necropolis?
04:50 What to do if you can't get tickets?
05:25 Vatican grottoes
05:58 How to visit the scavi once you have tickets
07:12 How to find the entrance?
07:29 How early should you arrive?
08:31 What will you see on this tour?
09:24 How long does the tour last?
09:54 Should you visit the Vatican Museums on the same day?
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@Romewise Місяць тому
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@bedgar12 9 місяців тому
Sometimes, the simplest and most informative videos are the ones we need
@Romewise 9 місяців тому
Wow, thank you! I appreciate your kind comments and am so glad you enjoy my videos!
@olympicexchangeaccommodato2804 9 місяців тому
I toured the Necropolis 4 years ago. Visiting St. Peter’s tomb was very humbling. We came up through the grotto and walked past Pope St. Paul VI’s tomb before exiting. We are coming back at the end of September-October. Will get to celebrate Mass there this time and take the Vatican train to the Pope’s summer palace for lunch. Cannot wait.
@Romewise 9 місяців тому
It's a very special thing indeed to visit Saint Peter's tomb, and I agree, visiting the grotto afterward is also wonderful although people mention it less. I think you will love the Pope's summer garden at Castel Gandolfo. I did a video about it: ukposts.info/have/v-deo/jpunlYmlnH6TuIk.html I hope you have a wonderful visit this fall!
@marybeaty9845 9 місяців тому
Very clear. When we went in 2016, which we booked on the day... we were the only people on the tour, and they took us inside the cellas and we could see the sarcophagus of Peter very close. Quite astonishing. Just suggesting that people go to Ostia to see an existing OUTDOOR necropolis, it makes the Vatican scavi more understandable. I also have photos. Also, make sure you look on the pavement under the obelisk to see how it functions as a gnomon (like S. Maaria deglia angeli). Your videos are very good - tx from Canada.
@Romewise 9 місяців тому
Thanks so much for taking the time to post these helpful comments! Yes, I think this tour is really interesting and worth trying to get tickets for. Good point about seeing the necropolis at Ostia. And it's a fairly easy trip, too. Also a good top about the obelisk. Thanks again for your kind comments!
@TheRomanPilgriminPerson 9 місяців тому
Very well done Elyssa, always love how you share much-needed information that makes touring so much easier.
@Romewise 9 місяців тому
My pleasure! Thank you for your kind comments! I'm glad you enjoy my videos.
@OhioCircuitRider 9 місяців тому
You are the best source of practical Rome info. I wish we had found you before our trip to Rome in March. The weather was excellent and we survived the crowds, but couldn't keep up with the younger tour guides. Neverthe less, we had a great time both in Rome and in Florence. Keep up the good work.
@Romewise 9 місяців тому
Thank you for your lovely comments! I'm so glad you enjoy my channel. I hope you had a wonderful visit.
@frank9493 8 місяців тому
Hi ! I just completed this tour and would like to thank you for all the info provided ✅
@Romewise 8 місяців тому
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for taking the time to let me know.
@user-mu1kn5xe6u 9 місяців тому
Great information once again.Thanks Elyssa.
@Romewise 9 місяців тому
Glad it was helpful! Thanks so much for your comments!
@renzopinedacabrera2903 9 місяців тому
Your videos are rather helpful, thank you for the tips😉
@Romewise 9 місяців тому
Happy to hear that! Thanks for commenting!
@jemiloma 9 місяців тому
Many thanks Elyssa for these excellent explanations. We have just booked our visit to St Peter's tomb during our stay in Rome at the beginning of September. Another fantastic visit booked thanks to your invaluable advice. You're the best!!! Gracie mille!!! Ciao
@Romewise 9 місяців тому
Thank you so much! I'm so glad you find my videos helpful and happy to hear you were able to book your scavi tour. I hope you have a wonderful time! Thanks again for your kind comments.
@louannestenson1286 2 місяці тому
I love your channel! Thank you so much for sharing all you know about Rome and Italy.❤
@Romewise 2 місяці тому
Thank you for your very kind words!
@loricuervo770 9 місяців тому
I will add this to my next trip. Always looking for things I haven't done before. Great information.
@Romewise 9 місяців тому
Thank you so much!
@andyroo9381 9 місяців тому
I had no idea you could actually visit the Tomb of St. Peter! Next time I visit Rome, I will try to book a spot on the tour. Thank you for this.
@Romewise 9 місяців тому
I'm so glad I could help! I also find many people don't realize they can do this visit and often think it's the same as visiting the Vatican grottoes. I hope you will go - and please come back and let us know here in the comments how you liked it!
@darrenmr 5 місяців тому
Great video as always
@Romewise 5 місяців тому
Thanks again!
@brunoantony9257 7 місяців тому
Great video thank you!
@Romewise 7 місяців тому
Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching and letting me know!
@Mlbguy 9 місяців тому
I did exactly this tour back in 2010. This overview is a great explanation. Good Job!
@Romewise 9 місяців тому
Thank you so much for your kind words! A viewer asked for this video and I understand why there are not a lot of videos about this site - no photos or video allowed. But I was hoping that my explanation would be enough to give the sense of it. I am grateful you think I did just that!
@Godlvr008 9 місяців тому
Thank you for another informative video. A must when in Italy
@Romewise 9 місяців тому
Thanks so much for your kind support always!
@jacksony5380 9 місяців тому
Another excellent video!! Thank you! You summed up the whole experience really well. We went on a tour in February and it was great. We are not religious but really appreciated the layers of Rome history and of the Roman Catholic Church. 😊
@Romewise 9 місяців тому
That's why I wanted to describe the tour it's for anyone, even non-religious people, because it's a fascinating archeological site and so special to visit it. I'm glad you enjoyed the tour and especially glad you enjoyed the video! Thanks so much for your comments!
@schmedlap 26 днів тому
I was informed by a nun that I could visit the site. She saw me sitting outside the basilica. I will never forget that experience. Especially kneeling in front of the bones. Truly amazing
@Romewise 25 днів тому
Oh that's wonderful! So glad you found out you could do it. It's definitely a moving experience!
@annagattellari85 9 місяців тому
Thankyou .you video are so helpful .❤️👋👏
@Romewise 9 місяців тому
You’re welcome 😊
@loucirignano7674 9 місяців тому
Your videos are so helpful.
@Romewise 9 місяців тому
Glad you like them! Thank you!
@Mauser_. 24 дні тому
You are THE BEST! Thank you so much. Your video will be my guide to the visit 😍
@Romewise 24 дні тому
Thanks so much, I'm glad you find it helpful! Have a great trip!
@peterjones7673 9 місяців тому
Another great video Elyssa with wonderful insight and advice. We are arriving in Rome on Wednesday 12 July and we will be doing so many things you have recommended including climbing the Dome of St Peter's. Thanks and ciao Roma.
@Romewise 9 місяців тому
Thank you so much for all your kind comments and support. I hope you have a wonderful visit to Rome this month. I'd love to hear how it goes. Please come back and let us know here in the comments if you get a chance! Buon viaggio!
@neilmarkham5137 9 місяців тому
I have been to Rome a million times but I always learn something new of these vids
@Romewise 9 місяців тому
Thank you so much for your kind comments!
@elizabethcharlie121 9 місяців тому
This is helpful informative
@elizabethcharlie121 9 місяців тому
I get the idea you are the best information to get ready and prepare the visit.
@Romewise 9 місяців тому
Thank you so much!
@Romewise 9 місяців тому
Thank you for such a lovely comment! I am very grateful!
@jack-zz9hb 4 місяці тому
Having had the pleasure of doing the Scavi tour in November past this is very sound advice. It realy is awesome.
@Romewise 4 місяці тому
So glad for you! It's a wonderful tour!
@user-ht7tj6lo4w 9 місяців тому
Heading to Rome in October and we have Scavi tickets! This video was very helpful in orienting us to our coming visit.
@Romewise 9 місяців тому
Glad it was helpful! I'd love to hear how you like the tour. Please come back here and let us know in the comments once you've taken it!
@dawnboyd1784 9 місяців тому
We will also be there in October and have tickets. Thanks for the info.
@cgo225 9 місяців тому
I visited the scavi in 2016....trust me, you're going to love every minute of a truly unforgettable experience. ➕
@WildIslandStudio Місяць тому
How did you get tickets please? The website says by fax or in person. Who has a fax!
@peterjones7673 9 місяців тому
Hi Elyysa, just back from our week in Rome and we did the climb to the top of St Peter's Dome which we booked via a link on your great RomeWise site. We did the climb without the elevator and wow the climb was hard bur was so worth it a bucket list item to be crossed off. Once again everyone Elyssa'a expertise is perfect, listen to this lady and you will have a great visit to Rome. Thanks Elyssa.
@Romewise 9 місяців тому
Thank you so much Peter! I am so grateful for all your support and glad you found my tips helpful. It is indeed a challenge to climb that dome but what a reward! Thank you again for all your kind words and comments.
@JodyOwen-we6oo 9 місяців тому
We visited here last time I was in Rome and will in December with a different group. It was among the highlights of our trip.
@Romewise 9 місяців тому
That's great! I've done the tour quite a few times and it's slightly different each time, which makes it even more interesting! Have a wonderful visit this winter!
@clementeacosta9760 6 місяців тому
Thank you
@dianaprince323 9 місяців тому
This was a fantastic video, thank you so much for making it! I emailed the Vatican immediately after watching and received confirmation within 10 days that I have 3 tickets in English for September. As always, you provide the very best information related to Rome. I have a question that I'm sure you will have the answer to: What is the best way to get tickets to climb St. Perer's dome since we will already be inside - without having to wait in a long line? Is it necessary to hook beforehand or can you just get them once inside? Thanks again for making truly helpful videos!
@Romewise 9 місяців тому
Thank you so much for your kind comments. I am really happy that watching my video helped you get tickets for your September visit! I am also so grateful for your comments about my videos. It's truly a pleasure to create these when I know they are helpful. To climb Saint Peter's dome - once you are inside the basilica after you finish your scavi tour, just go buy tickets for the dome and up you go. There really is not much of a wait if any to purchase tickets. You should be fine just buying them inside. The only way to buy them in advance is to book and pay for a tour which I think is unnecessary. Hope you have a great time! I'd love to hear how it goes - if you think of it, please come back and let us know here in the comments!
@OnnikMusic 3 місяці тому
Thank you for the precious information. I will definitely visit Saint Peter's tomb on my next trip to Rome.
@Romewise 3 місяці тому
That's great! I hope you enjoy it!
@OnnikMusic 3 місяці тому
Thank you!@@Romewise
@Hunter01 Місяць тому
Hello lovely lady! Back in February after watching this video, I wrote to scavi office, I was not optimistic because we plan to go during busy weekend in April. To my biggest surprise today I received positive answer! So happy, and this is because your valuable information... Thank you so much!😁
@Romewise Місяць тому
Wonderful! So glad it worked out for you! I hope you have an amazing visit this spring. Please come back and let me know here in the comments how you liked the scavi visit!
@ericyardley9348 Місяць тому
Great channel with many helpful tips!
@Romewise Місяць тому
Thanks so much!! @@ericyardley9348
@delbert372 8 місяців тому
Very well done and informative video, thank you! (P.S., I kinda expected to see Dwight Schrute with you as you remind me of Angela from The Office lol)
@Romewise 8 місяців тому
Thank you! I'm glad you find the video interesting. You are not the first person to tell me I remind them of Angela - although she had some quirky traits, she is a cat lady and so am I, so I will take it as a compliment! :)
@katmumn 9 місяців тому
I did the Scavi tour in 2017. Highly recommend.
@Romewise 9 місяців тому
It's wonderful, isn't it?
@sbitpall Місяць тому
This is awesome
@Romewise Місяць тому
Thanks! 🙏
@GalakStarscraper 9 місяців тому
Yes! We are applying a bit late for Sept but fingers crossed
@Romewise 9 місяців тому
September is peak season, but you should be able to get a spot! I'd love to hear how it goes for you...if you have time, please come back and let us know here in the comments!
@victorinobala3249 Місяць тому
Viewing your directional guides could result into “ tour priorities diarrhea”...information overload. But all are outstanding videos. No doubt abou it. Watching your videos are enough satisfaction as if one has been actually in the Vatican!🙏🏻🌹😆🇵🇭
@Romewise Місяць тому
I am not sure but I think you have paid me a compliment, so thank you! I'm glad you think my videos are outstanding and helpful!
@TheChloishExplorer 9 місяців тому
This is extremely helpful. Thank you for making this! I sent an email request for several dates months from now about a day ago, but I haven’t heard back. Should I follow up with them?
@Romewise 9 місяців тому
Thank you! You should hear back from them fairly quickly. Maybe if you don't hear by the end of this week, follow up. Please let me know here in the comments - I hope it goes smoothly for you!
@TheChloishExplorer 9 місяців тому
@@Romewise I was able to give them a follow-up call and learned I have a reservation (yay!), but they are delayed in sending confirmation mail/payment requests. Thank you again for your advice. I really appreciate it!
@Romewise 9 місяців тому
@@TheChloishExplorer That's great! Glad it worked out!
@user-ky1qr1nc8n 9 місяців тому
Hi Elyssa, thanks for this informative video. Where do we pick up our tickets after receiving the confirmation of visit from the Office of the Scavi?
@simonmacknight1316 9 місяців тому
Just print out the email and pass it to them (or show it on your phone), the office prints your tickets right before the tour (after the security ect.) the Swiss guards also wanted to see the confirmation email before letting us through 😀
@user-ky1qr1nc8n 8 місяців тому
@@simonmacknight1316 Thanks so much! Very helpful!
@Romewise 8 місяців тому
I was going to answer but it looks like you've gotten the correct responses already! Yes, it's quite easy. Have a wonderful visit!
@tunnus.123 9 місяців тому
Great.
@OhioCircuitRider 9 місяців тому
You are very welcome. We are hearing that temps in Rome are very high. A suggestion from my wife for a future video: Advice to older people (like us) who can't walk as fast as some of the younger tour guides. Thanks again and stay cool!
@Romewise 9 місяців тому
Yes the heat is really intense these days. Best to stay inside during the day! Actually, your wife's suggestion is a very good one, and something I've been asked to comment on more than once! I think there is a real need here for some slower-paced tours! BTW I highly recommend a golf-cart tour - perfect for people who don't want to or can't walk as much, and definitely perfect for this heat!
@OhioCircuitRider 9 місяців тому
@@Romewise Thank you. We saw golf cart tours being popular. We also were thinking next time we should just buy admission tickets and download one of the many audio tours online, such as Rick Steves Audio Europe app. But finding and buying admission tickets versus tours is confusing. On tours, you are herded through with thousands of other people. We also took a nighttime tour of Rome which was great (a totally different vib) and with fewer people at the popular sites. BTW, thanks for those "Rome in xxx month" videos. Very useful in determining options for when to travel.
@Romewise 9 місяців тому
@@OhioCircuitRider Agree, sometimes the tour options can be dizzying. Also agree that visiting Rome at night is wonderful. Thanks again for your kind comments - I'm really glad you find my videos helpful!
@JL-ly7me 9 місяців тому
Thanks to your videos I was able to get my ticket.
@Romewise 9 місяців тому
Glad I could help! I hope you have a wonderful visit!
@facemuseum6609 2 місяці тому
Thank you !!! You have GREAT info. I'm with the Face Museum in the USA & would love to speak w/ you.
@Romewise 2 місяці тому
Thanks that's so nice of you. My contact info is in the description.
@amandabrentlinger1613 7 місяців тому
Did this tour also include Vatican City museums, St. Peter's Basilica and Sistine Chapel?
@Romewise 7 місяців тому
This tour only includes a tour of the Necropolis underneath Saint Peter's Basilica. At the end, you will have access to Saint Peter's Basilica but there is no tour included with that. Visiting the Vatican Museums + Sistine Chapel is a completely different thing. They are in a different area of Vatican City and must be booked separately. www.romewise.com/visiting-the-vatican.html
@amandabrentlinger1613 4 місяці тому
Thank you for the information. I emailed them a couple months back and I received an email today that we were booked for a tour in 2024. So excited!
@Romewise 4 місяці тому
That's so awesome!!! Enjoy! @@amandabrentlinger1613
@randeeolson2416 9 місяців тому
Thanks Elyssa, the video is so helpful! My husband and I will be in Rome in early December and I definitely want to try and get Scavi tickets. Am I correct in reading that you have to fax your reservation request, or can you email it?
@JL-ly7me 9 місяців тому
I emailed them and they sent me the link to buy the ticket.
@robm9345 9 місяців тому
They respond very quickly to email. I emailed all the necessary information and received a response for tickets the next day.
@randeeolson2416 9 місяців тому
@@robm9345 thanks!
@randeeolson2416 9 місяців тому
@@JL-ly7me thanks!
@Romewise 9 місяців тому
Yes it looks like they only accept a fax but in fact, you can e-mail them, as others have said. Thank goodness!
@user-vp4kl9vu3b 6 місяців тому
Just received my confirmation notification from the Vatican for our tickets this morning. We are going in April so it is true that you need to book early if you want to visit this amazing site. Have been to the Vatican many times in the past, but this will be the first time visiting the tomb.
@Romewise 6 місяців тому
That's fantastic news! You will love this tour! Please come back here and let us know in the comments what you think. Have a great time next spring!
@janicemosso7887 6 місяців тому
How long did it take to get a reply and how far in advance did you send your request?
@user-vp4kl9vu3b 6 місяців тому
@@janicemosso7887 I emailed my request on July 9, 2023, received an answer on October 16, 2023. This is for a tour on April 25, 2024.
@vivianepiccin7351 Місяць тому
He Elisa thanks a lot for the video and all your help to us planning visits to rome! I wrote to vatican more than a month ago and didnt get an answer... i dont think ill get The tickets... Can you tell me if th entrence from inside the basilica can give any acsses to st peters tumb? Thanks a lot!!
@Romewise Місяць тому
Sorry you did not get a response. You could try again. No, there is no way to get to St. Peter's tomb from inside St. Peter's Basilica. From there, you can visit the grottoes where many popes are buried, but access to Saint Peter's tomb and the necropolis are only accessible from the outside.
@vivianepiccin7351 12 днів тому
Hi Elisa! After a while they answerd me! And I've got the tickets!! Thank you ver much for your tips !!!
@Romewise 12 днів тому
@@vivianepiccin7351 That's fantastic! I hope you have a wonderful time!
@Kerlos 17 днів тому
Hi Elyssa! First of all, thanks to this video we acknowledged the Scavi even existed. We tried to book and today got an answer, it's scheduled to 10 in the morning, but we got tickets to the Vatican Museums at 9. We don't want to miss this opportunity since it's our first trip to Europe. The only thing i can think of, is to arrive as early as possible to the VM to maybe get inside way before 9 (we can make it to 8 am), see the Sistine Chapel and leave to the Scavi. It hurts, but that is the only option i can think of, outside of obviously cancel the Scavi. Any input about this would be much appreciated! :')
@Romewise 14 днів тому
Thanks so much for watching and for letting me know you were able to get a scavi ticket - congratulations! They can be hard to come by. First of all, I'd write them back and let them know you have 9am VM tickets and ask if it's possible to move the scavi date/time. Then if it is not possible, I personally would just eat the cost of the VM tickets and purchase them again at a different date/time. It's much harder to get scavi tickets than VM tickets. If you purchased your VM tickets through a reseller, then you may be able to get a refund, but if you booked through the official site, they are non-changeable and non-refundable, so as I said, if you can't change your scavi tickets, then you have to choose between them. It is completely impossible to visit the Vatican Museums and still make it to a 10Am scavi visit.
@carolrodriguez9160 9 місяців тому
Hi! I booked my ticket for the Vatican Museums at 10am and I want to visit St Peters Basilica before (arriving at opening time), is there a way to book my way up to the dome or is it only possible to buy it when I'm there? I wanna make sure I get to see the basilica and the dome in time to go to the museums
@Romewise 9 місяців тому
I would strongly advise against this. You can arrive when Saint Peter's basilica opens at 6:50am, although lately there are lines now even at that hour. But they should move quickly. Then once you go in, you can climb the dome. Just know that climbing the dome takes about an hour or more less, which includes going up, walking around and taking photos, and coming back down. Then presumably you might want to visit the basilica itself. That's at least another hour although you could see it in less time if you just walked around quickly. For your 10Am Vatican Museums ticket, you need to arrive by 9:45 so give yourself time to go through security. There is 15 minutes' leeway on either side of your ticket, so you could arrive as late as say 10am. Just know it is about a 15-20 minute walk from Saint Peter's square to the entrance of the Vatican Museums. So you would need to leave the basilica by about 9, 9:15 at latest. While you maybe be able to visit the basilica and climb the dome, it's going to be rushed and exhausting. I would not advise this if you can do it another way. I'd suggest you visit the basilica and climb the dome after the museums, so you don't have the time crunch hanging over you. I'd even advise you visit the basilica and climb the dome on a separate day if you can, as both visits are tiring. Bottom line, you can do it if you go right when it opens. Just make sure to give yourself enough time to get to the Museums. And just know it's going to be quite tiring.
@fabioadaly 2 місяці тому
Hello Elyssa! Congratulations on all your videos, they are a lot of help for us who are planning to visit Rome! I booked a Guided Tour to the Vatican Museum at 11h30, which should last around 2 hours and we have booked the guided tour to the Necropolis under the Basilica of St. Peter and the tomb of the Apostle Peter, at 14h15. I know time will be tight between tours, but do you think we can make it? Is it better to walk or take a taxi from the Vatican museum exit to the Ufficio Scavi? In our case, are there any tips or recommendations? I imagine that just two hours at the Vatican Museum is a short time. Is there any possibility of returning later, or even of entering the museum before tour time to start the visit, then at tour time we can meet up with the group? Thank you in advanced.
@Romewise 2 місяці тому
Thanks so much for watching and commenting. Well yes, it's going to be tight but it's manageable. Your tour will end around 13:45. From the exit of the VM to the entrance to the scavi, it's about a 15-20 minute walk if you know where you're going and if you hustle. You must be punctual for that tour as they do not let you in if you are late. I know I myself could walk it. If I were you, I'd map out the walk and make sure to know exactly where you are going. Give yourself a little leeway. And if your tour is taking longer than you want, you can always peel off and leave it, knowing you need to be standing outside the VM by no later than 13:45. No, there is no re-entry to the museums, and no, you can't enter before your booking time. So your only options are: 1. Just visit them in the 2 hrs you have and decide that's fine. 2. Change your VM tour to a different day so you can be more relaxed. 3. Visit the VM with this tour for a once-over and if you want to go back, book a second visit without a guide so you can visit what you want. You may find this helpful, should you decide to book a second visit: ukposts.info/have/v-deo/bZGUa5mteX5hyo0.html Hope that helps!
@fabioadaly Місяць тому
@@Romewise Thank you so much for your reply! Very complete! Would it be possible to change the date/hour of the VM Tour? I thought it wouldn't be possible.
@Romewise Місяць тому
No, unfortunately, it's not possible to change the date/time of your VM visit if you purchased on the official site. If you booked through a tour agency, you should check with them for their terms and conditions. Some agencies may allow it if they have not yet purchased the tickets on your behalf. @@fabioadaly
@abramoutlaw4279 9 місяців тому
I have a flight landing in ROME at 12:05pm August 26 and my hotel is Hotel Hoxton. My vacation in Italy is part of a 10 day NCL cruise. I’m guessing that I will get checked in at the hotel around 1:00pm-1:30pm. Check-out will be the next day that an NCL shuttle will take me to the port before the ship sails possibly around 4 or 6. Because my time is short in Rome, what would you recommend? I don’t mind night tours. My wish list is as follows:Sistine Chappel, St. Peter’s Basilica, Colosseum, and Trivi Fountain. Wish you were my tour guide😄😄😄Thank you!
@Godlvr008 9 місяців тому
enjoy, make sure you hit the Roman Forum(its on the way from Vatican to Colesseum), Pantheon(near Trevi) and Elyssa has many great suggestions. Make sure no shorts and shoulders covered
@andyroo9381 9 місяців тому
WOW! Your time is short in Rome. You'll need to choose whether you want quantity or quality in your site selection. Once you have been to Rome, you will want to go back, for a longer visit, and see more sites with more time for each. Nonetheless, good luck to you and enjoy your cruise!!!
@Romewise 9 місяців тому
Hmmm you have a very short time in Rome and it sounds a bit difficult to see all these things! If you land in Rome at noon, you will be at your hotel around 2pm. You could then quickly freshen up and go back out. If you have the energy and can stay up (if you don't suffer too much from jet lag), you could visit the Trevi Fountain and then I'd suggest just a walk down the via dei Fori Imperiali to see the Colosseum from the outside. Maybe climb Campidoglio so you can see the view of the Roman Forum. The next day, maybe book a morning tour of the Vatican as long as it will give you time to get back to your hotel to catch the shuttle. I don't think this is going to be easy as it allows almost no down time but I hope you will enjoy the short time you have!
@abramoutlaw4279 9 місяців тому
Thank you very much Ms.Bernard. Wish me luck!
@Romewise 9 місяців тому
@@abramoutlaw4279 Wishing you luck!
@StS-ny8sb 6 місяців тому
I sent an email request on Aug 6 for an English Scavi tour for the first week of January. Didn't receive an email confirming that they received my email so kept my fingers crossed and they replied on Oct 23 with a date and a tour time of 3 PM. We're going to try and visit the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel first and then walk all the way around to go through security again and then go to St. Peter's Basilica (hopefully we won't have to wait 2 hours!) before the Scavi tour. It's probably better to book tours to save time and sanity but my husband disapproves of tours 😞Hope everything works out!
@Romewise 6 місяців тому
Please don't stand in line to visit the basilica. In my video, I explain that at the end of your scavi tour, you come out into Saint Peter's Basilica. So there is NO NEED to go in from the front. You will have already gone through security to visit the scavi, so this is a huge bonus that you get to just pop right into the basilica after your tour. Enjoy!
@StS-ny8sb 6 місяців тому
@@Romewise Oh yes, I did see that. Thanks for the reminder. We were thinking of going to Castel Sant'Angelo after the scavi, that's why we were going to go to the basilica before the scavi but I don't think we'll have the energy and time to go to Castel Sant'Angelo so we'll follow your advice and see the basilica after the scavi. Thank you!
@Romewise 6 місяців тому
I think you are wise to try Castel Sant'Angelo a different day. Visiting the Vatican takes a lot of energy, no matter which visit you do! Have a great time! @@StS-ny8sb
@StS-ny8sb 6 місяців тому
Thanks Elyssa! I really appreciate your comments.@@Romewise
@Romewise 6 місяців тому
My pleasure! @@StS-ny8sb
@anthonyamoriello8770 2 місяці тому
Can you recommend an outside tour company that you believe does a good job for the Scavi tour?
@Romewise 2 місяці тому
At this time, there are no outside companies offering tours of Saint Peter's tomb. There have been in the past but right now, there are none. Maybe they will come back considering we expect large numbers of visitors in 2024 and 2025. Your best bet is to check Viator and GetYourGuide and keep checking back.
@marquisebrooks8314 8 місяців тому
I see you said I can access the grottoes from the scavi.. but can i access the scavi from the grottoes? I'm going october 31st
@Romewise 8 місяців тому
No, it's impossible to access the scavi from the grottoes. The scavi have a totally different entrance, and the visit is an archeological visit far underground. Once you finish, you come UP into the grottoes. You can visit the grottoes for free from inside Saint Peter's Basilica but to see the scavi, you'll need to follow the steps I outline in this video.
@marquisebrooks8314 8 місяців тому
@@Romewise Thank you so much
@Evan-lx9lw 9 місяців тому
Thank you. If it works, we'll be there in 4 months. Our planning meeting is late July. Not "6 months 😢"
@Romewise 9 місяців тому
Well, it never hurts to try! I hope you will get tickets. Please come back and let us know in the comments! Have a wonderful visit to Rome, whether you visit this site or not.
@RedGermRedGerm 5 місяців тому
Sent you an email question about possible recent changes…. Thanks!
@Romewise 5 місяців тому
Yes, there are some changes coming to the Vatican Museums, mostly in 2024 (January). But they are also just now (November) opening the Necropolis along the Via Triumphalis. This is part of the larger Necropolis, but it's a different visit from the one that takes you to Saint Peter's Tomb. I am taking this tour soon and will make a video about it so you can check back here to see more details and descriptions about what it's like and what it includes. In answer to your question about whether this will also end inside Saint Peter's Basilica like the scavi visit, I don't know yet. But I will definitely include that information when I do my video about this visit!
@RedGermRedGerm 4 місяці тому
Thanks!
@Romewise 4 місяці тому
Actually I already found out some of the answers to your questions: 1. The Via Triumphalis is completely separate from and different from the Scavi tour. 2. The entrance and exit is on Piazza Risorgimento 3. This visit does not go near Saint peter's Basilica 4. This visit is unrelated to the Vatican Museums although it is possible to purchase a combo ticket that includes this site and the museums 5. Photos are allowed (I've been told) @@RedGermRedGerm
@WildIslandStudio Місяць тому
Is the Papal Tombs, Scavi and Vatican Necropolis the same thing?
@Romewise Місяць тому
Yes and no. Some people refer to the tomb of St. Peter the Apostle with all of these terms. But to be precise: The Papal tombs (plural) usually refer to the grottoes underneath the main floor of Saint Peter's Basilica where many popes are buried. You can visit this without reserving in advance. It's free and part of your visit to the basilica. But from here you cannot see St. Peter's tomb. The word "scavi" is Italian for "excavations" and so can refer to any number of excavations, but it is one of the words used to describe the visit to St. Peter's tomb because the site is indeed an excavated site. A "necropolis" is a city of the dead. Until recently, there was really only one Vatican Necropolis you could visit, and that was the one where you could see, among many other tombs, the resting place of St. Peter. However, the Vatican has recently (re-)opened another Necropolis, the one at the via Triumphalis: ukposts.info/have/v-deo/kl2XhG96bHygmXU.html I hope that helps clarify!
@WildIslandStudio Місяць тому
Thank you for taking the time to reply to me. For the Scavi link page, can I just contact them through the website or do I need to find a fax machine as requested ?
@Romewise Місяць тому
Of course, it's my pleasure! You can actually email them. There is an email address on that page. @@WildIslandStudio
@mabikas8216 9 місяців тому
I was just there a few days ago. It’s too hot to walk around 😭
@Romewise 9 місяців тому
Yes, the past two days it has gotten really hot in Rome. Best to walk around early in the morning or late in the afternoon.
@missfluffs2000 Місяць тому
Did you have to check and leave mobile phone with security?
@Romewise Місяць тому
No you don't. Also because you don't return to where you enter. But please note that 1) there is no cell phone reception because the site is far underground and 2) they are very strict about the no-photos policy.
@missfluffs2000 Місяць тому
@@Romewisethank you so much for your reply. I been watching your videos in preparation for my trip in two weeks.
@Romewise Місяць тому
Have a great trip! @@missfluffs2000
@authentic1997 6 місяців тому
I spent 2 hours in cue yesterday
@Romewise 6 місяців тому
Do you mean for Saint Peter's Basilica? There is no queue to visit Saint Peter's tomb. Yes, the basilica has long queues, which are basically to go through security. I have a separate video about how to skip the line to Saint Peter's Basilica: ukposts.info/have/v-deo/gpZzoKeqjG9isZc.html
@authentic1997 6 місяців тому
@@Romewise Basilica, only two gates were open.
@Romewise 6 місяців тому
Yes, I had imagined you meant the basilica. Saint Peter's tomb, the topic of this video, does not have a queue as you have to book in advance. The basilica always has a line for security. And lately, the lines have been longer than ever. Surprised they only had to security gates open! @@authentic1997
@richardthetroll6758 6 місяців тому
They don't know if that is Peter or not... 😊
@Romewise 6 місяців тому
That's correct! I've taken the tour several times and since the person giving you the tour works for the Vatican, most of the time, they present the information with the presumption that it definitely is Saint Peter. Once, the guide did say several times during the tour that they are not sure it's him. We don't actually have any proof that Peter was ever in Rome. We DO have proof that Paul was in Rome, because he was a Roman citizen and it's recorded in a census. In the case of Peter, it is a matter of faith, so each person visiting should decide for themself. Either way, the tour is fascinating as it's actually mostly about ancient Greek tombs.
@JeremiahAlphonsus 3 місяці тому
False. It's absolutely been proven. Seriously look into it.
@bryantsteury8910 4 місяці тому
Worst circus ever
@Romewise 4 місяці тому
So true!
@amaliamarrero1059 9 місяців тому
Got the tickets already!!!
@Romewise 9 місяців тому
Great!! You will love this tour!
@craigbhill 9 місяців тому
Too bad she doesn't describe what you see when you're supposedly at his tomb. I've seen many tombs from ancient days, and many are different, sometimes unique, tho most of them are bare-bones run-of-the-mill. How is Peter's different?? No clue from this video.
@Romewise 9 місяців тому
Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment on my video. I'm sorry that the descriptions I gave were not enough to give you an idea what to expect. Besides what I described - the slightly claustrophobic entry, the fact that most of the tour is of Greek tombs that were once above-ground, the fact that they close you in each room as you move between them, and the fact that at the end, your guide will show you where the bones are and how to see them, and that they are quite hidden but that each person does get a chance to see them, perhaps I could have added further descriptions. If there is something besides my descriptions that you were hoping to find out, can you please let me know? I'll be glad to answer you here. I appreciate your providing constructive criticism, as it will help me improve my future videos.
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