Guided Tours

Catacombs of St. Callixtus Guided Tour

Name: Catacombs of St. Callixtus Guided Tour
Start: 2026-03-26T10:00:00
End: 2026-03-26T10:45:00
Location: Catacombs of St. Callixtus

Ancient underground passage in the Catacombs of St. Callixtus, Rome.

Catacomb passageway with niches on the Appian Way, Italy.

Relief sculpture depicting biblical scene in Catacombs of St. Callixtus, Rome.

Entrance to the Catacomb of Callixtus on the Appian Way, Italy, with flags and canopy.

Duration

45 min

Open today

9:00am - 5:00pm

Free cancellation

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Guided tour

Explore the fascinating Catacombs of St. Callixtus, tucked beneath ancient Rome, in just one hour with an expert guide.

4.4/5

(632)

Melissa

Dec 2025

Verified booking

The group size was a little large for the space. If you were in the back, it could have been hard to hear the guide telling stories along the corridors. It was a good pace for walking and very informative. Need warm clothes as the catacombs are cool inside. Guide was easy to understand in English. Quick tour but interesting. Photos are not allowed.

Stephanie

Nov 2025

Verified booking

My husband and I thought the tour of the catacombs of St. Callixtus was amazing! Our guide did a fantastic job taking our group to through the catacombs explaining the history of how the catacombs were constructed and and how they evolved. The guide was really knowledgeable and answered everyones questions. It was a truly remarkable experience and we appreciate our fantastic guide who delivered all the information about the history with such enthusiasm and great sense of humor! We would highly recommend this tour!!!

Neil

Jan 2026

Verified booking

The guide was very knowledgeable but we expected it to be a 2 hr tour but finished after 45 minutes. It would have been useful ahead of time that cameras were banned. Also a tip on bus numbers would been useful. Otherwise a good experience.

Eric

Nov 2025

Verified booking

Good experience and clear explanations. If you come on foot from the center, don't follow google map which makes you take a 30min detour.

Thomas

Nov 2025

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The catacombs were very impressive. VERY GOOD was our guide (a lady) who did our tour in German!

Breeze past ticket lines and dive into this 19km underground maze with a guide who unpacks its deep history and spiritual significance.

Discover why these catacombs are nicknamed the "Little Vatican"—home to the tombs of 16 popes and countless early Christian martyrs.

Observe the centuries old ancient frescoes and burial chambers, each telling a story of early Christian faith and artistic evolution.

Guided tour of St. Callixtus Catacombs with skip-the-line entry

Expert English, Italian, German, French, or Spanish-speaking guide

Round-trip transfers from Rome

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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What our guests say
Sian
Mar 2026
Verified booking
I bought the tickets as it said jump the queue. When you get there there isn't actually anyone to give you your tickets in the tented area, you have to do the queue with everyone else who wants to buy tickets. I don't like dishonesty to get you to buy something. The catacoombs are incredible! The service offered was a lie.
Mihaela
Mar 2026
Verified booking
The location was amazing. If the guide had spoken Romanian as well, it would have been perfect. Thanks
Daniel
Mar 2026
Verified booking
Fascinating history, excellent guide and very welcoming place for tourists
Neil
Jan 2026
Verified booking
The guide was very knowledgeable but we expected it to be a 2 hr tour but finished after 45 minutes. It would have been useful ahead of time that cameras were banned. Also a tip on bus numbers would been useful. Otherwise a good experience.
Melissa
Dec 2025
Verified booking
The group size was a little large for the space. If you were in the back, it could have been hard to hear the guide telling stories along the corridors. It was a good pace for walking and very informative. Need warm clothes as the catacombs are cool inside. Guide was easy to understand in English. Quick tour but interesting. Photos are not allowed.

Enter the veiled ancient Roman world of the dead with a specialized tour guide at St. Callixtus Catacomb. Dating back to the 2nd century, the catacombs consist of galleries used by the Romans to bury their dead. These ancient cemeteries carry a unique history that you can dive into in your preferred language.

As you walk around, find fascinating art like frescoes, inscriptions, and sarcophagi. Take note of intriguing iconography as you wander amidst tombs of varying complexity, from small loculi to grander arcosolia! Don't miss the Crypt of St. Cecilia, honoring the patron saint of music. Her evocative statue lies amidst biblical mosaics and reliefs. Leave with an appreciation for the innovative and deeply emotional underground architecture – and maybe even the chills

Roman Catacombs
Monday 9:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday 9:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 9:00am - 5:00pm
Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday 9:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday 9:00am - 5:00pm

What to bring

Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring along a layer for chilly underground temperatures.

What's not allowed

Note that the following are not allowed on this tour: Large items, pets, food and beverages.

Photography and videography is prohibited inside the catacombs.

Strict dress code: Clothing that covers the knees and shoulders.

Accessibility

This experience is not wheelchair accessible, and not recommended for those with claustrophobia or serious mobility issues.

There are 50 irregular steps to descend and ascend, with no seating area or elevator.

Please arrive on time, as latecomers will not be accommodated.

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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.