Escape Rome's Summer Heat Catacombs and the Path to Eternity

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

Descend into the cool, subterranean world of the Early Christians and bypass the brutal Roman heat in total comfort. This small-group experience pairs seamless, air-conditioned transport directly from central Rome with an expert-guided tour of the Catacombs of St. Callixtus—the official 3rd-century cemetery of the early Church. Explore miles of underground galleries, marvel at 1,700-year-old frescoes, and stand in the Crypt of the Popes, all while avoiding the chaos of mega-bus tour crowds.

-Naturally chilled underground tunnels offer immediate relief from high summer temperatures.

-Skip public bus transfers; ride in a premium, climate-controlled minivan with a professional English-speaking driver.

-Walk the sacred resting place of 16 popes and dozens of early Christian martyrs alongside an authority on Roman history.

-Cap Fast-tracked entry and small group limits guarantee clear sightlines and personal attention from your guide.

What's Included

Entrance fees for Roman Catacombs
Round trip transportation from the meeting place to catacombs and return
Local host to assist you
Tips

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Via dei Fori Imperiali, 1

In front of the Basilica of Santi Cosma and Damiano, located on via dei Fori Imperiali 1 Please meet your local host at the meeting point, wearing a branded T-shirt

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours (approximately)
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    Catacombe di San Callisto

    Escape the Roman heat and journey underground into the Catacombs of St. Callixtus, the largest Christian burial site in Rome, spanning over 20 kilometers of tunnels and resting place to 16 popes, dozens of martyrs, and half a million early Christians.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Prime Tours and Travel

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