Catacombs of Rome Tour
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 5 languages
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Highlights
Step into the shadows of history on an unforgettable guided tour of the Catacombs of Rome, where ancient passageways wind beneath the bustling streets of the modern city. Venture underground to discover a hidden world carved into soft volcanic rock—home to some of the earliest Christian burial sites, dating back to the 2nd century AD. Led by an expert guide, you'll explore narrow tunnels lined with centuries-old frescoes, crypts, and inscriptions that reveal stories of faith, persecution, and hope. Learn about the origins of Christianity in Rome, the lives of the early martyrs, and the secret symbols used by believers during times of oppression. This tour is both eerie and awe-inspiring, offering a rare glimpse into a sacred, silent world few ever see. Whether you're a history lover, an adventurer, or simply curious about Rome’s hidden past, the Catacombs offer a powerful experience that brings ancient Rome to life—beneath your feet.
Inclusions
What's included
- Entry tickets to two of the Catacombs
- Guided tour with an official guide at two of the Catacombs
- Pickup and dropoff
What's not
- Tips and gratuities
- Food and drinks
Itinerary
Saint Sebastian's catacombs, situated in Via Appia, are very important because historians believe that this place had hosted Saints Peter and Paul bodies. They are located in a slope that has always been used as a cemetery also before the Christianism, later it was converted in a cemetery for slaves and freedmen.
The catacombs of St. Callixtus are among the greatest and most important of Rome. They originated about the middle of the second century and are part of a cemeterial complex which occupies an area of 90 acres, with a network of galleries about 12 miles long, in four levels, more than twenty meters deep. In it were buried tens of martyrs, 16 popes and very many Christians. You will also admire the Crypt of St. Cecilia: the popular patron saint of music, she was martyred and entombed where the statue now lies.
The Catacombs of Rome (Italian: Catacombe di Roma) are ancient catacombs, underground burial places under Rome, Italy, of which there are at least forty, some discovered only in recent decades. Though most famous for Christian burials, either in separate catacombs or mixed together, people of all the Roman religions are buried in them, beginning in the 2nd century AD, mainly as a response to overcrowding and shortage of land.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Meeting point is in front of Anantara Palazzo Naiadi hotel in Piazza della Repubblica
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 8 travellers
- Operated by
- Rental and Tour
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please provide your accommodation’s information at the time of booking (name, address)
- The day before we'll send a message with exact pick up time
- The tour of the Catacombs will be shared with other people as it is not possible to do private tours
- On Monday Catacombe di San Sebastiano will be closed. On Tuesday Catacombe Domitilla will be closed. On Wednesday Catacombe di San Callisto will be closed.
How it compares in Rome
- Its from-price is 180% above the median of the 8352 experiences we list in Rome.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Rome
Rome layers nearly three thousand years of history into one walkable city, from the Colosseum and Forum to Baroque piazzas and Vatican art.
Ancient Rome is still in plain sight. The Colosseum, the Roman Forum and the Palatine Hill sit together at the city's heart, the Pantheon still stands with its open oculus, and fragments of temples and aqueducts turn up between apartment blocks. Across the Tiber, Vatican City holds St Peter's Basilica, the Vatican Museums and Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel ceiling.
Top-ranked sights in Rome: Colosseum, Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel.
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