Catacombs Underground Exclusive Guided Tour, Ticket and Transfer from/to Rome
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Rome, Italy
120 to 150 minutes (approx.)
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Overview
Enjoy an in-depth experience in one of Rome's most exciting and visited places, the Catacombs on the Ancient Appian Way. Immersed in the green Roman countryside, you'll descend into a complex network of underground tunnels, among the longest in the world, spread over about 15 hectares for about 60 km of tunnels on several levels. The catacombs that we'll visit (San Calisto, San Sebastiano, or Santa Domitilla) will change depending on the day. Wherever we start, you'll have the chance to see ancient frescoes, crypts rich in inscriptions carved into the walls, niches with remains of skeletons, small mausoleums, coffins, tombs, and small chapels, that, even after about 2000 years, are still used to celebrate religious rites. Here you'll find the burial of famous people like popes, martyrs, and, according to legends, even some apostles.
After the tour, back in the sunlight, your driver will take you back to the starting point.
Best Rome Catacombs Guided Tour, Tickets and Transfer included
What's Included
- All Fees and Taxes
- Assistance on site and from our office
- Shared transfer
- Small group tour (max 25 pax) inside the Catacombs (about 40 minutes)
- Professional art historian guide
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Private Tour into The Catacombs
- Private transportation
- Guide service during the transportation
Meeting Location
Meeting point
Via delle Terme di Tito
00184 Roma RM, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Appia Antica Archaeological Park
Pass along the majestic Aurelian Walls and come to the archaeological area of the Via Appia Antica, immersed in the green Roman countryside, you will descend into the ancient world of the Catacombs, a complex network of underground tunnels among the longest in the world, which occupies an area of about fifteen hectares, consisting of about 60 kilometers of tunnels on several levels. The catacombs that we will visit (San Calisto, San Sebastiano or Santa Domitilla), for your tour will change depending on the day, but from where we go, you will have the opportunity to see ancient frescoes, crypts rich in inscriptions carved in the walls, niches with still remains of skeletons, small mausoleums, sarcophagi, tombs and small chapels that still today, after about 2000 years, are still used to celebrate religious rites.Here you will find the burial of famous people like popes, martyrs and, according to legends, even some apostles.
After the tour, back in the sunlight, your driver will take you back to the original starting point in Via Della Polveriera.
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Catacombs of Saint Callixtus
The Catacomb(s) of Callixtus (also known as the Cemetery of Callixtus) is one of the Catacombs of Rome on the Appian Way, most notable for containing the Crypt of the Popes (Italian: Cappella Dei Papi), which once held the tombs of several popes from the 2nd to 4th centuries.
The Catacomb is believed to have been created by future Pope Callixtus I, then a deacon of Rome, under the direction of Pope Zephyrinus, enlarging pre-existing early Christian hypogea. Callixtus himself was entombed in the Catacomb of Calepodius on the Aurelian Way. The crypt fell into disuse and decay as the relics it contained were translated from the catacombs to the various churches of Rome; the final wave of translations from the crypt occurred under Pope Sergius II in the 9th century, primarily to San Silvestro in Capite, which unlike the Catacomb was within the Aurelian Walls.[1] The Catacomb and Crypt were rediscovered in 1854 by the pioneering Italian archaeologist Giovanni Battista de Rossi.
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Terme di Caracalla (Pass By)
The Baths of Caracalla (Italian: Terme di Caracalla) in Rome, Italy, were the city's second largest Roman public baths, or thermae. The baths were likely built between AD 212 (or 211) and 216/217, during the reigns of emperors Septimius Severus and Caracalla.[2] They were in operation until the 530s and then fell into disuse and ruin.Both during and since their operation as baths, they served as inspiration for many other notable buildings, ancient and modern, such as the Baths of Diocletian, the Basilica of Maxentius, the original Pennsylvania Station in New York City, Chicago Union Station and the Senate of Canada Building. Artworks recovered from the ruins include famous sculptures such as the Farnese Bull and the Farnese Hercules.
Circus Maximus (Pass By)
The Circus Maximus (Latin for "largest circus"; Italian: Circo Massimo) is an ancient Roman chariot-racing stadium and mass entertainment venue in Rome, Italy. In the valley between the Aventine and Palatine hills, it was the first and largest stadium in ancient Rome and its later Empire. It measured 621 m (2,037 ft) in length and 118 m (387 ft) in width and could accommodate over 150,000 spectators.[2] In its fully developed form, it became the model for circuses throughout the Roman Empire. The site is now a public park.
Mausoleo di Cecilia Metella e Castrum Caetani - Parco Archeologico dell'Appia Antica (Pass By)
The Tomb of Caecilia Metella (Italian: Mausoleo di Cecilia Metella) is a mausoleum located just outside Rome at the three mile marker of the Via Appia. It was built during the 1st century BC to honor Caecilia Metella, who was the daughter of Quintus Caecilius Metellus Creticus, a consul in 69 BC, and the wife of the Marcus Licinius Crassus who served under Julius Caesar and was the son of the famous triumvir with the same name, Marcus Licinius Crassus.[1] The mausoleum was probably built in 30–10 BCE by her son who also had the same name, Marcus Licinius Crassus.[2][3][4]The Tomb of Caecilia is one of the most well known and well preserved monuments along the Via Appia and a popular tourist site. In 2013, the museum circuit of the Baths of Caracalla, Villa of the Quintilii, and the Tomb of Caecilia Metella was the twenty-second most visited site in Italy, with 245,613 visitors and a total gross income of €883,344
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not accessible for walker users
- Not recommended for people with motor difficulties
- We kindly inform you that any kind of disability (visual impairment, hearing impairment,... ) or anything that might prevent you to regularly join the tour, MUST BE communicate in advance to our staff.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- You must exchange your voucher at the meeting point to join the tour
- Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the activity starts
- Please bring your passport or ID card
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- A maximum of 14 people per booking
- Transpostation will be lead by a professional dirver (not a guide)
- Small group tour (max 25 people)
- The catacomb temperature is about 60°F and the moisture content is high; please dress appropriately
- No one can visit the catacombs on their own, nor stray from their group along the route, nor cross the gates that delimit the paths open to the public
- It is forbidden to touch the exhibits along the visit path
- It is forbidden to remove any object and/or material
- No photos allowed
- Food and drink are not allowed
- Pets are not allowed
- There is no refund on reservation fees and tickets of monuments that are closed due to event that is out of our control.
- If this is not possible, we will operate the tour and will include other sites to compensate for the site/s being closed. No refund is given on unused tickets due to events that are out of our control. We try and do our best to avoid operating the tour when this occurs and if the information from the office responsible of the sites visited is given in a timely manner for us to rearrange and inform all clients.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
(6)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Catacombs Underground Exclusive Guided Tour, Ticket and Transfer from/to Rome?
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
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Activity code: C-153188P11
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Boat Tours customers.
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What is the cancellation policy for the Catacombs Underground Exclusive Guided Tour, Ticket and Transfer from/to Rome?
A:Apr 2025
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).
- This tour 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.
Q:
What's included in the price?
A:
Apr 2025
The following is included:
- All Fees and Taxes.
- Assistance on site and from our office.
- Shared transfer.
- Small group tour (max 25 pax) inside the Catacombs (about 40 minutes).
- Professional art historian guide.
The following is NOT included:
- Food and drinks, unless specified.
- Private Tour into The Catacombs.
- Private transportation.
- Guide service during the transportation.
Q:
What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025
Q:
My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
A:
If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025
Q:
Is this an accessible tour?
A:Apr 2025
Accessibility information for the Catacombs Underground Exclusive Guided Tour, Ticket and Transfer from/to Rome is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not accessible for walker users
- Not recommended for people with motor difficulties
- We kindly inform you that any kind of disability (visual impairment, hearing impairment,... ) or anything that might prevent you to regularly join the tour, MUST BE communicate in advance to our staff.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Q:
Where is the meeting point for this activity?
A:
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Catacombs Underground Exclusive Guided Tour, Ticket and Transfer from/to Rome will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- All Fees and Taxes
- Assistance on site and from our office
- Shared transfer
- Small group tour (max 25 pax) inside the Catacombs (about 40 minutes)
- Professional art historian guide
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Private Tour into The Catacombs
- Private transportation
- Guide service during the transportation
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not accessible for walker users
- Not recommended for people with motor difficulties
- We kindly inform you that any kind of disability (visual impairment, hearing impairment,... ) or anything that might prevent you to regularly join the tour, MUST BE communicate in advance to our staff.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- You must exchange your voucher at the meeting point to join the tour
- Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the activity starts
- Please bring your passport or ID card
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- A maximum of 14 people per booking
- Transpostation will be lead by a professional dirver (not a guide)
- small group tour (max 25 people)
- The catacomb temperature is about 60°F and the moisture content is high; please dress appropriately
- No one can visit the catacombs on their own, nor stray from their group along the route, nor cross the gates that delimit the paths open to the public
- It is forbidden to touch the exhibits along the visit path
- It is forbidden to remove any object and/or material
- No photos allowed
- Food and drink are not allowed
- Pets are not allowed
- There is no refund on reservation fees and tickets of monuments that are closed due to event that is out of our control.
- If this is not possible, we will operate the tour and will include other sites to compensate for the site/s being closed. No refund is given on unused tickets due to events that are out of our control. We try and do our best to avoid operating the tour when this occurs and if the information from the office responsible of the sites visited is given in a timely manner for us to rearrange and inform all clients.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
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