Catacombs of Rome Small Group Tour

3.3
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3 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: German and 4 more

Journey beneath the surface of Rome and uncover a forgotten world on this fascinating tour of the city’s ancient Christian catacombs. Tucked away under the countryside along the historic Appian Way, these underground burial sites tell powerful stories of faith, survival, and early Christian life.
Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, you’ll descend into a labyrinth of tunnels lined with tombs, chambers, and early Christian art. Walk through sacred spaces that date back nearly 2,000 years and learn how these underground sanctuaries offered refuge during times of persecution. The catacombs are more than burial sites—they're a testament to resilience and belief in the face of adversity.
This tour offers a unique perspective on Roman history, far from the usual tourist trails. It’s a quiet, moving experience that adds depth to your understanding of the Eternal City.

What's Included

Pickup and Dropoff
Ticket entry for two Catacombs
Guided tour
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Pickup is included for all accommodation within Aurelian Walls. If your hotel is not in the list send us an email with your hotel /B&B/accomodation in Rome, we will let you know if the pick up is included.

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Meeting point

Meeting point is in front of Palazzo Naiadi hotel

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    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.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 2

    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.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 3

    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.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Included in the tour is the visit of two of these four Catacombs, available according to the day.
  • Please provide your accommodation’s information at the time of booking (name, address)
  • The day before we'll send a mail with exact pick up time
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Cancellation Policy

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