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Explore the St. Callixtus Catacomb in the Eternal City with an expert multilingual tour guide! Find your way through the centuries-old underground tunnel and listen to fascinating stories of the sacred site.
Highlights
Highlights
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Visit the Catacombs, the underbelly of ancient Rome, with an expert multilingual tour guide.
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Get to know the history of St. Callixtus Catacomb, a sacred site that was both a burial ground and a place of worship.
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Admire the unique frescoes, iconography, and sarcophagi in the Catacombs.
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Make your way through the mazes lined with tombs, snaking underneath the Eternal City.
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Take a look around some of the famous tombs of popes and martyrs.
Inclusions
Inclusions
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Entry to Catacombs of St. Callixtus
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Expert multilingual tour guide
Cancellation policy
Cancellation policy
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Ratings & Reviews
Ratings & Reviews
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Sep, 2023
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Your Experience
Your Experience
Take a tour of the veiled ancient Roman world of the dead with a multilingual tour guide at St. Callixtus Catacomb. Dating back to the 2nd century, the Catacombs are galleries that were used by the Romans to bury the dead. These ancient cemeteries carry a unique history that you can dive into with your expert guide. St. Callixtus Catacomb is the largest burial site in the Roman Catacombs and was rediscovered in 1854 by an Italian archaeologist.
As you walk around, learn everything about its myths, legends, and history from your tour guide. Find fascinating art in the sacred site like frescoes, inscriptions, and sarcophagi. The labyrinth of underground tunnels meanders underneath the city. You'll find tombs carved directly from the underground rock. Be sure to visit famous burial grounds of popes, martyrs, and other historical figures in this dark side of the Eternal City.
Know Before You Go
Know Before You Go
Important Information
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It is recommended to wear comfortable footwear as this tour involved a fair amount of walking.
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Bags no larger than 40x30x20 cm are allowed. They must be carried on the front or held at your side.
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The venue is not wheelchair or stroller accessible.
My tickets
My tickets
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Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
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Please arrive at the meeting point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.
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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.
Meeting Point
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Meet your guide at Touristation Aracoeli.
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Address: Piazza d'Aracoeli, 16, 00186 Roma RM, Italy.
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Landmark: The Touristation Aracoeli office is not close to the Colosseum entrance but is near Piazza Venezia. A small fountain is in front of the office with signs and orange flags