Catacombs of Rome Tour

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

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.

What's Included

Entry tickets to two of the Catacombs
Guided tour with an official guide at two of the Catacombs
Pickup and dropoff
Tips and gratuities
Food and drinks

Meeting and pickup

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

Meeting point is in front of Anantara Palazzo Naiadi hotel in Piazza della Repubblica

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 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.

    30 minutes 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.

    30 minutes 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.

    30 minutes Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • 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
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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