Guided Tours

From Rome: Catacombs of St. Callixtus Guided Tour

Name: From Rome: Catacombs of St. Callixtus Guided Tour
Start: 2024-11-21T10:30:00
End: 2024-11-21T12:30:00
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

Itinerary

Cancellation policy

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

Reviews

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Lorraine

5/5

Oct, 2024

Obtaining the tickets was a really easy process. The guide we had was informative, funny and added his own twist as we toured the city in a small bus to the Catacombs. At the catacombs again the process was easy and the guides very informative. We thoroughly enjoyed it and was a highlight to our trip to Rome.

William

5/5

Oct, 2024

The 3xperience was very nice, the bus driver was very kind, with a good sense of humor, he even told us how to speak Italian, a 10/10.

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Salinas

4/5

Sep, 2024

The driver, Alessandro, was very nice and friendly. And he really did the job of tour guide from Rome to the catacombs, showing the main sites of interest, in addition, he elaborated a printed and audio guide in different languages. Excellent work that he did for the love of Rome, (only in exchange for a tip, totally voluntary).

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Lorena

3/5

Sep, 2024

If I hire something in Spanish, it is so that they speak to me in Spanish and the driver speaks more than 90% of the time in English.

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Susana

4/5

Sep, 2024

The ease of the process, the meeting point...all very clear. The explanations of the guides, both the bus driver, very nice, who gave us a small tour of the route, and the guide of the catacombs, very nice and friendly too. What I liked the least was the visit to the catacombs. It seemed short, we should have spent only 20 minutes, but it seemed like 10. I would have liked to walk more through the passages, a longer tour. Anyway I recommend it.

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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.