Religious Sites

Catacombs of St. Sebastian Tickets with Guided Tour

Interior of Basilica of San Sebastiano in Rome with ornate ceiling and wooden pews.

Tourists walking through ancient Roman Catacombs on a guided tour.

Visitors exploring underground Roman catacombs on a guided tour.

Visitors exploring the illuminated corridors of the Roman Catacombs.

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Duration

30 mins - 3 hrs 25 mins

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Guided tour

Transfers available

Explore the Catacombs of St. Sebastian, one of Rome’s oldest Christian burial sites, on a guided tour through third-century underground tunnels and chambers.

Learn how saints, popes, martyrs, and Roman nobles were laid to rest here as your expert guide brings early Christian Rome to life.

Visit the catacombs linked to Saints Peter and Paul, an important pilgrimage site that played a key role in the history of Christianity.

Upgrade to include round-trip transfers and entry to the Mausoleum of Cecilia Metella for a deeper exploration of the historic Appian Way.

Choose a full-day experience to visit both the St. Sebastian and St. Callixtus Catacombs, three papal basilicas, and the Holy Stairs with guided commentary throughout.

Guided tour of Catacombs of St. Sebastian with entry

Expert English-speaking guide

Round-trip AC coach transfers from central Rome (as per option selected)

Entry to Mausoleum of Cecelia Metella (as per option selected)

Guided tour to Callixtus or Domitilla catacombs with entry (as per option selected)

Guided tour of the Holy Stairs at Sancta Sanctorum, St John Lateran Archbasilica and St Mary Major Basilica (as per option selected)

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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Dennis L
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Apr 2026
Samantha K
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Mar 2026
Megan C
Family
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Apr 2025
Great experience! We enjoyed learning the culture and history and the tour was wonderful. We learned so much and were happy it wasn't cancelled due to the Pope's passing.
Gabriel-eugen D
Couple
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Apr 2025
The guide knowledge and the way of answerig of the questions. He is a very nice guy. Thanks!
Banna M
Couple
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Sep 2024
It was a guided tour that I cannot recommend. Everything was rushed because, as it's known, Fridays in Rome are very crowded, and the guide didn’t know how to get rid of us quickly enough. First, we went to the Catacombs of Saint Callixtus, then to Saint John Lateran Cathedral, and afterward to the Holy Stairs (which are a 2-minute walk from the cathedral). After that, the guide told us that the tour was over. When I told the guide that we were supposed to visit the Sebastian Catacombs as well, he said that there was no such thing on the tour and that I could file a complaint. We paid for something and got a tour where 80% of the time we spent on the bus. The only paid entrance was at the Catacombs of Callixtus (€10), and there were supposed to be another €10 for the Sebastian Catacombs, but they didn’t take us there, probably to pocket extra profit. I do not recommend this to anyone; you can take public transport on your own and save much more money! Oh, and we didn’t go to the Basilica of St. Mary Major either.

Explore one of Rome’s oldest Christian burial sites with an expert guide and uncover stories of faith, pilgrimage, and early Christianity hidden beneath the Appian Way.

Getting started

Arrive at the Catacombs of St. Sebastian and present your ticket for validation. After a brief check-in, meet your guide and begin your underground tour.

What to expect

Catacombs of St. Sebastian

Located along the ancient Appian Way, the Catacombs of St. Sebastian are among Rome’s oldest Christian burial sites and an important early pilgrimage destination.

Underground galleries: Walk through a network of burial tunnels used by Rome’s Christian community from the 3rd century onward.

Sacred history: Learn how the site became associated with Saints Peter and Paul and its role in the growth of early Christianity.

Ancient tombs and chambers: See burial niches, family mausoleums, and underground spaces that reveal centuries of funerary traditions.

Expert-guided visit: Your guide shares the stories, symbolism, and historical context that bring these ancient tunnels to life.

Upgrades

Upgrade your visit with transfers and entry to the Mausoleum of Cecilia Metella along the Appian Way, or choose a full-day tour that includes the Catacombs of St. Callixtus, the Holy Stairs, St. John Lateran Archbasilica, and St. Mary Major Basilica.

What to bring

Warm clothing: Bring warm clothing and a jacket as the catacombs can feel quite cold.

Footwear: Wear comfortable shoes to navigate the site easily.

What’s not allowed

Baby carriages: Do not bring baby carriages, as they are not allowed inside the catacombs.

Photography: Refrain from taking any photos, as photography inside is not allowed.

Additional information

Arrival time: Go directly to the catacomb ticket office at least 10 minutes before your scheduled tour.

Guided language: Enjoy your guided tour in the language specified in your chosen option.

Cancellation policy: Cancel up to 24 hours before your visit to receive a full refund.

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