Guided Tours

Catacombs of St. Callixtus Guided Tour

Name: Catacombs of St. Callixtus Guided Tour
Start: 2024-11-22T11:00:00
End: 2024-11-22T11:45:00
Location: Catacombs of St. Callixtus

Group of tourists on a Guided Tour of Catacombs of St. Callixtus in Rome, exploring ancient underground tombs

Group of tourists on a Guided Tour of Catacombs of St. Callixtus in Rome, exploring ancient underground passages

The Catacomb of Callixtus on the Appian Way in Italy.

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

Highlights

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!

Inclusions

Guided tour of St. Callixtus Catacombs with entry
Expert English, Italian, German, French, or Spanish-speaking guide

Exclusions

Round-trip transfers from Rome

Cancellation policy

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

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Filiz

3/5

Oct, 2024

The tour started about 10 minutes later. This meant that we were there about 30 minutes too early in total and were quite a way off. It was very, very crowded. Unfortunately, we could or had to listen to the explanations of the previous and following group (different languages). After about 40-45 minutes on site, we were already finished.

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Matthew

5/5

Aug, 2024

This was a great experience and the guide did so well explaining the whole history of the catecombs and made the tour vivid and interesting. We would definitely recommned this as a very worthwhile tour.

Bourne

3/5

Apr, 2024

Very interesting guide from a historical point of view, but he made some very heavy remarks about the members of the group (about my grandson's looks, for example) that didn't go down well. He spent more time making (heavy-handed) remarks or jokes than talking about the history of this place. I regret having chosen this activity in Rome.

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Cristina

4/5

Nov, 2024

I liked it, very interesting and very well explained and attended.

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Julie

5/5

Nov, 2024

Extremely interesting tour. The guide was very knowledgable and would thoroughly recommend.

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Your experience

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

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

My tickets

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

Meeting Point

Meet your guide at Touristation Aracoeli.
Address: Piazza d'Aracoeli, 16, 00186 Roma RM, Italy.
Landmark: The Touristation Aracoeli office is not close to the Colosseum entrance but is near Piazza Venezia. A small fountain is in front of the office with signs and orange flags

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