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Traverse the eerie Catacombs of the Eternal city alongside an expert guide! Comfortable transfers from central Rome have got you covered.
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Vicente
Ana
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Hop on an air-conditioned coach with your guide for a relaxing ride along the historic Appian Way.
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As you step into tunnels built over 2 milennia ago, admire early Christian symbols and frescoes inscribed on marble loculi behind which the dead rest.
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Hear fascinating myths, facts, and legends from your guide in your preferred language.
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On Wednesdays, visit the Catacombs of Domitilla instead and see some of the most elaborately decorated tombs on the Appian Way.
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Guided tour of St. Callixtus Catacombs with entry
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Expert English, Italian, German, French, or Spanish-speaking guide
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Round-trip AC coach transfers from central Rome
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These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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Guests from United States, Spain, France and over 17 countries have loved this experienceCynthia
Jul, 2025Verified booking
Once we got to the catacombs, the priest who took us down was great. Very knowledgeable & very interesting. However the driver who took us there was very unfriendly, ignored questions & basically dropped us off, handed us our tickets & left. Another tour's guide showed us where we needed to go next & what to do. Never spoke to anyone, took us back to pickup site & opened door for us to exit.
Céline
Jun, 2025Verified booking
What a shame to make us walk 1 quarter of an hour to catch the bus. To be improved. No explanations either when getting on or off the bus. We were given a ticket and left at the entrance to the site... Fortunately, the French guide Geoffrey was extraordinary...Le
Aug, 2025Verified booking
It's a discovery, I've learned what the catacombs are.
Paola
Jul, 2025Verified booking
I liked the catacombs. Stop
Melcior
Jun, 2025Verified booking
From the center to the outskirts
Ready to have your perception of Rome turned upside down? Your journey begins with round-trip transfers from the city center to the famed Catacombs of St. Callixtus along the historic Appian Way. With a guide, venture into these sprawling underground labyrinths where the dead rest. These were created in response to a shortage of land for the remains of the deceased, and evolving funerary practices as religions and cultures shifted through time.
The hidden depths of ancient Rome
Your friendly specialist guide will help you navigate through the subterranean maze while explaining the unusual history of Rome. These 2,000-year-old tunnels contain early Christian symbolism etched and frescoed onto the marble slabs guarding their loved ones' graves. Don't miss the Crypt of St. Cecilia, honoring the patron saint of music – believed to have invented the organ! Her evocative statue lies amidst biblical mosaics and reliefs. On Wednesdays, head to the Catacombs of Domitilla instead, admiring some of the most elaborate tombs in Rome.
What to bring
- Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring along a layer for chilly underground temperatures.
What's not allowed
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Note that the following are not allowed on this tour: Large items, pets, food and beverages.
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Photography and videography is prohibited inside the catacombs.
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Strict dress code: Clothing that covers the knees and shoulders.
Accessibility
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This experience is not wheelchair accessible, and not recommended for those with claustrophobia or serious mobility issues.
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There are 50 irregular steps to descend and ascend, with no seating area or elevator.
Additional information
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On Wednesdays, you will visit the neighboring Catacombs of Domitilla instead of St. Callixtus.
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Please arrive on time, as latecomers will not be accommodated.
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Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
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Please display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.
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Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.
Meeting point
- Please check your final voucher for the meeting point details and specific instructions.
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