Catacombs Exclusive Guided Tour, Ticket and Transfer
Rome, Italy
2 hours (Approx.)
Offered in: English
Overview
Not all of Rome’s treasures are above ground, and with this tour you’ll head beneath the surface of the Eternal City to take in the ancient catacombs along the Appian Way. Save time with transportation directly from central Rome to the catacomb entrance and descend underground with your guide to tour these storied burial grounds that are decorated with frescoes and inscriptions, and contain crypts, mausoleums, sarcophagi, tombs, and skeletal remains.
- Discover hidden catacombs along the ancient Appian Way just outside Rome
- Learn about the history of the underground burial grounds from a guide
- Visit the San Calisto, San Sebastiano, or Santa Domitilla catacombs
- Convenient round-trip transportation from the central meeting point
What's Included
Transfer in an air-conditioned vehicle
Driver
45 minutes guided Catacombs tour with a maximum of 25 participants
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Guide during the transfer
Departure & Return
What To Expect
Itinerary
On your way to the Catacombs, admire the glorious Ancient Appian Way, known as "the Queen of the Roads"! Possibly the oldest road still in existence, it was ancient Rome’s most important military and economic artery and it’s largely intact today! It is made of large, flat stones, it survived thousands of years of rain, wheels, and feet passing over them. Originally built for military purposes, it connected Rome to some of its most distant settlements and was a crucial road for the Roman Empire. Julius Caesar walked it along with thousands of other soldiers, leaders, and consuls. When you walk along the Appian Way, you are walking in the footsteps of Roman emperors, saints (maybe even St. Peter!) The famous slave leader Spartacus was crucified on the via Appia in 71 BC. For its history and beauty, the first 10 miles of the Appian Way are now a part of a regional park, Parco dell’Appia Antica, where the road and the monuments that surround it are protected.
Admission Ticket Free
Deep in the green Roman countryside, descend into the ancient world of the Catacombs, a complex network of underground tunnels among the longest in the world, occupying an area of about fifteen hectares and consisting of about 37 miles of tunnels on several levels. The specific catacomb visited, San Calisto, San Sebastiano, or Santa Domitilla, will depend on the day.
In any of the catacombs, you will have the opportunity to see ancient frescoes, crypts with inscriptions carved in the walls, niches with the remains of skeletons, small mausoleums, sarcophagi, tombs, and small chapels, which still today, after about 2,000 years, are used to celebrate religious rites. After the tour, back in the sunlight, your driver will take you back to the original starting point in Via Della Polveriera.
Duration: 1 hour
Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- This tour is not recommended for those who have serious walking problems; there are irregular steps, there will be no possibility to sit during the route, and there is no elevator
- Not recommended for travelers with claustrophobia
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.Learn more about cancellations.
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