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Vatican Necropolis Tour: Unearth Ancient Roman History
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Overview
Explore Vatican Via Triumphalis Walking Tour. This walking tour takes people to see a very old graveyard under Vatican City, called the Necropolis of the Via Triumphalis. It's like stepping back in time to when Rome was very powerful.
During this 1-hour and 30-minute adventure, a guide will lead the way through the Necropolis of the Via Triumphalis, which was discovered in 2003 while building a parking lot. People will see old tombs and learn how Romans buried their dead. The tour does not include going inside the Vatican Museums, but focuses on the underground city.
The tour includes special headsets to hear the guide clearly and an official tour led by an English-speaking expert. People will get a ticket to enter the Necropolis of the Via Triumphalis. What's not included is entry to the Vatican Museums or any coffee or tea. The meeting point is at the main entrance of the Necropolis in Piazza Risorgimento, Portone di Santa Rosa. This tour isn't a good fit for those who have trouble walking or have strollers. Known for expertise and awards, the tour provider has over 2,500 5-star reviews on Viator. 
Highlights
Discover Ancient Tombs: See real Roman tombs and learn about burial customs from long ago.
Expert Vatican Guide: An English-speaking guide will share interesting stories and facts.
Skip the Lines: Get direct access to the Necropolis with your admission ticket.
Small Group Experience: Enjoy a more personal tour.
Sentiment Analysis
Customers say this tour offers a unique glimpse into the past with engaging guides, but some find the meeting point confusing and desire a longer experience.
Visitors enjoyed the tour guides
They liked hearing stories about the people buried there.
Reviewers appreciated the tour being underground and away from crowds.
Many felt it was a unique and fascinating look into history.
Some reviewers wished the tour was longer.
A few found it difficult to find the meeting point.
The Journey
Necropolis of the Via Triumphalis
Descend into the hidden depths beneath Vatican City and explore the Necropolis of the Via Triumphalis, a remarkably preserved ancient Roman burial ground discovered in 2003. This exclusive tour offers a rare opportunity to wander through the hauntingly beautiful remains of mausoleums and tombs, revealing the customs and beliefs surrounding death in ancient Rome. Walk in the footsteps of those who lived and died centuries ago, and uncover the fascinating stories etched in stone and memory within this subterranean world.
Know Before You Go
Included in this tour is admission to the Necropolis of the Via Triumphalis, an official Vatican guided tour in English, and headsets to clearly hear your guide. Please note that admission to the Vatican Museums is not included. The meeting point for the tour is at the main entrance of the Necropolis in Piazza Risorgimento, Portone di Santa Rosa. This tour is not recommended for individuals with walking difficulties or those with strollers.
Hot Tip
Some people who have taken the tour recommend arriving at the meeting spot a little early to find it easily. They also say wearing comfortable shoes is a good idea, because you will be walking.
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