Roman Catacombs Tour

Admire unique frescoes, iconography, and sarcophagi at the Catacombs of St. Callixtus as you learn of how it mirrors life in the Eternal City above.

This sacred site was both a burial ground and a place of worship, stretching along 19km of creatively-designed underground galleries!

Have your questions answered and curiosities ignited, all in your preferred language.

Traverse the tunnels that make up Rome's largest catacomb complex in just one hour with an expert guide!

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.

Begin at the Museum and Crypt of the Capuchin Friars, where over 4,000 skeletal remains are artistically displayed in underground chapels!

Travel in a spacious coach to the Appian Way catacombs, exploring the galleries of either Domitilla, St. Callixtus, or St. Sebastian.

Admire the ancient ruins beneath the Basilica of San Nicola, including the Forum of Holitorium, an ancient vegetable market.

Gain enriching historical insights from your expert English-speaking guide at each site.

Did you know? In the Middle Ages, the ancient temples under San Nicola were repurposed into a prison, giving it the name, 'in Carcere' (in prison).

Visit the Sancta Sanctorum and behold the revered 'Holy Stairs,' believed to be the very steps where Christ stood before Pontius Pilate!

Discover the Archbasilica of St. John Lateran, the pope’s main seat, and the lavish Basilica of St. Mary Major perched on Esquiline Hill.

Wander through the catacombs of St. Callixtus and St. Sebastian, where the echoes of ancient Roman ceremonies, art, and architecture resound.

Enjoy comfortable transfers between each historic site, as an expert guide sheds light in your chosen language!

Follow in the footsteps of early Christians in the Catacombs of Domitilla, and don't miss the semi-underground basilica!

Gain a deep understanding of the architecture and décor along the 17km-long tunnels with a guide in the language of your choice.

Beneath the Museum of the Capuchin Friars lies a collection of small underground chapels adorned with 'calcified' art, creating a hauntingly unique crypt.

Independently discover all the nuances of the memento mori created by these priestly bones with an audio guide!

Did you know? Roman law once forbade burials within the city walls, leading to the creation of the underground Catacombs on the outskirts.

Descend into the Catacombs of Domitilla with an specialist guide and uncover 17kms of underground galleries!

Explore richly decorated cubiculas with frescoes depicting Biblical scenes like 'Noah's ark' and ‘Jonah and the whale’.

In the language of your choice, learn about the cultural and symbolic significance of Rome's catacombs.

Fun fact: The catacombs used to be lit by oil lamps and torches that gradually led to soot buildup, giving the wall art a mysterious and dark appearance.

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Learn more about this site and ancient Roman sports from your audioguide, available in multiple languages

Examine many artifacts from the days of the Roman Empire found during archaeological excavations

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• Discover the oldest basilica in the Western world, the St. John Lateran Basilica on a self-guided audio tour that lets you set the pace and be in charge of your own itinerary.
• Learn about the history of the Cloister, Baptistery, Holy Stairs, and Sancta Sanctorum chapel with an audio guide that is available in 5 different languages.
• With an escorted entry to the Vatican Museums explore its remarkable collection of 20,000 artworks at your leisure.
• Fun Fact: The Bramante staircase at the Vatican Museums has a Hollywood connection. It was featured in the film Angels and Demons based on Dan Brown’s book of the same name.