Underground Rome: Private Catacombs Half-Day Walking Tour

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3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Discover the underground world of ancient Rome on this exciting, fascinating, and adventurous tour of the Catacombs and the excavated site of Basilica San Clemente.

Drive just beyond the ancient city walls to visit the labyrinth of underground ancient Christian burial chambers called the Catacombs, then discover the layers and layers of Rome, excavated below the Basilica San Clemente (near the Colosseum): walk through a pagan temple, an ancient roman house, and an early Christian church - all underground!

In the Basilica San Clemente, you’ll learn why Rome was built layer on layer, not in a day but over several hundred years. You’ll learn why so many Christian churches were built on top of pagan temples and hear the stories of the martyrs depicted in frescos in the Middle Ages.

This tour ends at the Basilica of San Clemente, located right next to the Roman Colosseum.

What's Included

Entrance tickets to the Basilica of San Clemente
Private Transportation only between sites
A friendly, professional English-speaking tour guide for your own private group
Rome Catacombs entrance tickets
Hotel pickup/drop-off, we recommend a meeting point
Gratuities (optional)
Food and drink

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Your guide will meet you in front of The Space Cinema Moderno Roma, Piazza della Repubblica, 43/45, 00184 Roma RM, Italy.

End point

Finish point will be in Central Rome, and the guide will assist with advising you on your journey.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Travel between sites in the comfort of an air-conditioned private vehicle, and explore the hidden underground of ancient Roman burial sites, streets, houses, and temples with an expert private guide. Depending on the day, you will visit either the Catacombs of San Callisto or the Catacombs of Santa Priscilla (as they alternate opening days).

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 2

    With a private transfer to Rome, you will then visit San Clemente Basilica, where you will descend below the unique 12th-century basilica, and see the archaeological lasagna that is Rome.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Half-day Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
City Tours
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