Guided Tours

From Rome: Catacombs of St. Callixtus Guided Tour

Name: From Rome: Catacombs of St. Callixtus Guided Tour
Start: 2024-09-15T10:30:00
End: 2024-09-15T12:30:00
Location: Rome

Tour group with audio guide in underground catacombs, Rome

A tour guide explaining the details of the tour to a group of tourists while they are seated in a tour bus near Venice Square, Rome

Visitors on a Guided Tour of Underground Catacombs in Rome

Traverse the eerie Catacombs of the Eternal city alongside an expert guide! Comfortable transfers from central Rome have got you covered.

Highlights

Hop on an air-conditioned coach with your guide at Piazza d'Ara Coeli for a relaxing ride along the historic Appian Way!
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.
Gain intriguing insights on the Catacombs of St. Callixtus from a knowledgeable guide fluent in your chosen language.
On Wednesdays, visit the Catacombs of Domitilla instead and see some of the most elaborately decorated tombs on the Appian Way.

Inclusions

Guided tour of St. Callixtus Catacombs with entry
Expert English, Italian, German, French, or Spanish-speaking guide
Round-trip AC coach transfers from central Rome

Cancellation policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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Kristin

5/5

Sep, 2024

Allesandro, the driver, was fantastic and he told us interesting facts about Rome on the way. Also the guide in the catacomb was good

Iam

5/5

Sep, 2024

We had an amazing time at the underground catacombs and seeing the places where persecuted believers in Jesus Christ were buried and had fellowship and prayer! It was so incredible! Our bus driver Alessandro was truly amazing. He made it so much fun and unforgettable the way he did the tour on the bus to and from the catacombs - we enjoyed having him very much! Our tour guide in the catacombs was great as well! Lord Jesus bless you!

Sarah

5/5

Sep, 2024

Alex our bus driver was the best! very friendly and informative- loved having him tell us about our surroundings. After our tour he recognized which people belonged to the group as well, great service! The only thing we would recommend is a microphone! If we hadn't been sitting close to the front we would not have understood much of what he was telling us of our surroundings.

Hannah

5/5

Aug, 2024

Our guide, Zena, was wonderful, very informative and gave us lots of really interesting information about the catacombs, Italy and some wonderful food tips! She made our trip to the Catacombs one of the highlights of our holiday thank you.

Carlos

5/5

Aug, 2024

The catacombs experience was outstanding, the tour is obviously a work of love to Rome, far from the usual tourist traps only interested in your money: the organizer goes out of his way to transfer to us a sliver of the deep love he has for his city.

Your experience

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.

Know before you go

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.

Additional information

On Wednesdays, you will visit the neighboring Catacombs of Domitilla instead of St. Callixtus.
Please arrive on time, as latecomers will not be accommodated.

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
Please display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.
Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.