Rome Catacombs

Travel back in time as you explore the historic Appian Way, one of the earliest roads built by the Romans. With centuries-old paving stones beneath your feet, follow the path once used by legions, merchants, and travelers. Along the way, discover ancient tombs and ruins that tell the story of Rome’s expansion. Pause to admire the Mausoleum of Cecilia Metella. Then, stand in awe beneath the remains of Rome’s iconic aqueducts. These towering structures once supplied fresh water to the ancient city. Finally, it's time to experience the eerie and fascinating Catacombs of San Sebastiano in a crowd-free setting as the last visitors of the day. Venture into underground tunnels lined with ancient frescoes and early Christian burial sites, gaining insight into Rome’s hidden past. Enjoy a hassle-free experience with private, air-conditioned transport between sites and an expert guide to bring history to life. Uncover Rome’s lesser-known wonders on this immersive tour.

Are you in search of a spine-chilling adventure through the Rome Catacombs minus the large crowds? Look no further than this exclusive after-hours tour, providing you with VIP entry to one of the city's most unsettling historical sites—the subterranean realm of the Roman Catacombs. Stretching for miles beneath the surface of Rome, these subterranean passageways house countless tombs, chambers, and corridors, creating an immersive and labyrinthine experience. Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide who will breathe life into the tales of the deceased, you will embark on a nocturnal exploration of ancient burial tombs and encounter the unparalleled human bone exhibits within the Capuchin Crypts. Prepare for an unforgettable experience in Rome that will leave a lasting impression!

This underground tour of the Catacombs takes you deeper into the unusual history of Rome, far below its busy streets and towering monuments to the concealed side of this ancient city. The itinerary includes some of the most uncommon and mysterious sites of the Eternal City. Panoramic open bus bring you from the city center to the Rome underground venue of the catacombs. This extensive network of tunnels snaking underground was once both a burial ground and a place of worship for the first Christians in Rome. With an expert guide you’ll explore and hear the fascinating history of these sacred places.

To truly understand Rome, we must dig downwards. Explore underground passageways and discover the secrets of the largest catacombs in Rome with this small group walking tour. Your expert historian guide will explain how this network of sacred tunnels is associated with the first Christians in ancient Rome. Listen to stories about the roots of Christianity’s most enduring rites and rituals as you wander through ancient passageways containing over 150,000 bodies and stretching over 17 kilometres. This small group, personal experience is not to be missed.

Discover the secrets of Rome's underground and explore the largest catacombs in Rome with an expert guide. Descend into the large complex of underground tunnels that make up the catacombs of Domitila. Hear the stories behind the earliest Christian rites and rituals and marvel at ancient artworks. We will explore several parts of the catacombs learning about death in ancient Rome and see crypts with pagan and Christian decorative themes including the tomb of Diogenes, a grave digger who created the endless corridors of graves.

EXCLUSIVE COLOSSEUM, ROMAN FORUM & CATACOMBS UNDERGROUND FULL-DAY GUIDED TOUR AND TRANSFER BY PANORAMIC OPEN BUS Return in time with our tour of the Colosseum and Roman Forum in Rome. Explore the first and second tiers for great views. Then, walk through the ruins of the Roman Forum with your guide, an art and archaeology expert. After the Colosseum tour, take a break. Reach the Catacombs tour meeting point and start, on board a minivan, an experience in one of the most exciting places in Rome, the Catacombs on the Ancient Appian Way. You'll descend into a complex network of underground tunnels, among the longest in the world, where you can admire frescoes, crypts rich in inscriptions, mausoleums, sarcophagi, and tombs. You'll also find the burial of popes, martyrs, and, according to legends, even some apostles. The catacombs visit will change based on opening days. End of the tour, you will be transferred back to the meeting point.

Visit the Catacombs of San Domitilla, one of Rome's oldest burial sites. Learn about the shift from Paganism to Christianity and explore ancient tombs and early Christian art with a guided tour.

The Labyrinth of Rome is the largest underground that can be visited in Rome. and is located inside one of the most beautiful parks in the city, a time gate will take you back to the times of the ancient Romans. A Roman quarry to extract all building material extending underground for over 5 miles. A fascinating journey through the underground realities of the city we will take you like real speleologists with helmets and torches and we will accompany you to discover how slaves lived, we will show you the light of a Roman lamp and we will visit thousand-year-old catacombs. But it doesn't end there, the journey continues among underground mushroom cultivations, until you reach a mithraeum, an ancient place of worship of a now forgotten religion and in which Christianity has its roots. If you come to Rome, you cannot miss this place. And at the end of it all we will let you taste Roman wine, produced according to ancient recipes. You can't miss it.

This private tour is the best way to comfortably reach one of Rome's major attractions: the catacombs of San Casllisto. driven by professional drivers who speak English and know every secret and corner of Rome, without stress and waste of time. You will only have to think about admiring the beauty of the Via APPIA until you reach the entrance to the Catacombs of San Callisto where you can admire the ancient Christian burial place in the company of a guide (not private) and then you will be comfortably taken back to the hotel The tour inside the catacombs will not be private

Delve into the subterranean depths of history as you venture into the Roman Catacombs, a labyrinthine network that served as both a burial ground and sanctuary for early Christians. Led by a knowledgeable catacombs expert, wander through winding tunnels and chambers adorned with ancient frescoes and inscriptions, bearing testament to the enduring faith of bygone eras. Join a select group of fellow travelers for an immersive journey filled with camaraderie and shared discovery. Engage with your guide and companions as you unravel the mysteries of Rome's Christian legacy. Relax in luxurious comfort aboard an upscale vehicle, chauffeured by an English-speaking driver who will provide insightful commentary along the scenic route to your destination.

Few cities offers as many world-famous sights as Rome, so to see all the main highlights in a day is an overwhelming task, even for the most seasoned traveler. Let us streamline your stay in the eternal city to ensure that you maximize your time and do not miss out on any of the spectacular attractions this city can offer.

Experience a unique opportunity in Rome during the Jubilee year, exclusively at the Catacombs of San Callisto, made possible by a special concession from the Vatican. You will relive the dramatic moments of the early spread of Christianity through the chants of the early Christians, performed by our historically informed ensemble, dressed as they were in the early centuries of Christianity. The concert will be held in the Tricora, a small basilica next to the entrance of the catacombs, reserved for our event. The program includes sacred chants from the early centuries to the 16th century, featuring liturgical songs of the early Church and compositions by the Sistine Chapel's masters. After the concert, you will be accompanied by an archaeologist into the catacombs in your preferred language (IT, EN, FR, DE, ES). This unparalleled offering in Rome promises to move you with its spiritual depth and beauty, creating a cultural experience and a treasured memory of your visit.

To visit Rome in a fun and exciting way without sacrificing comfort, try a Golf Cart tour! On board a practice Golf Cart we will tour the streets of the city discovering characteristic corners of the historic center, panoramic points, millenary monuments and artistic beauties. We will go to the Janiculum to see the Fontana dell'Acqua Paola (Fontanone) and we will enjoy the panoramic view from the Janiculum Terrace. Then we will admire St. Peter's Square and the famous colonnade. We will continue our tour through Trinità dei Monti, Piazza del Popolo and Piazza Navona. We will end up admiring the majestic Colosseum. Subsequently we will visit The Catacombs of St. Callixtus. THIS STOP IS OPTIONAL and lasts 1 hour (purchasable separately for €55 per person on spot) That arose towards the end of the 2nd century, with some private Christian hypogea and a funerary area directly dependent on the Roman church. The Golf Cart tour is a personalized and unique experience based on your interests.

Explore Rome on your own by bike. Find fun for all ages with optional infant seats and child-sized bikes. Combine your cycling adventure with a unique experience at the Catacombs. This underground tour of the Catacombs takes you deeper into the unusual history of Rome, far below its busy streets and towering monuments to the concealed side of this ancient city. The itinerary includes some of the most uncommon, mysterious and outlandish sites the Eternal City has to offer. The tour begins from one of the most spectacular central located square in Rome: Venice Square next to the Town hall. Collect your Bike to reach the ancient Roman catacombs. The staff will provide an App City audio guide that will introduce the venue and the old road of Via Appia. Get ready to have your assumptions about Rome turned upside down on this incredibly unique journey of discovery!

Next to the classical and touristic Rome, there is a hidden city. Enjoy an afternoon in the mysterious underground streets of Rome and visit two of the legendary Catacombs of Rome. Discover the ancestral and underground area of the Eternal city by taking a fascinating tour its underground and explore several burial chambers and various pagan burial sites. In Rome there are some of the oldest and longest burial underground tunnels in the world, hundreds of kilometers of catacombs run underneath the town and its outskirts! Hear all about the history of these mystical places from a professional guide that will accompany you along the narrow underground tunnels.

This tour includes a visit to 2 major basilicas in Rome and to the Christian catacombs. St. Mary Major is the most important and best preserved of the Roman churches and it's dedicated to the Virgin Mary. St. John’s in Lateran, the real Cathedral of Rome and first Papal residence. After a stop at the Holy Stairs, we proceed to the ancient Appian Way, probably the most important road of the Roman Empire, until we reach the Catacombs of Rome, the ancient underground Christians cemeteries.

Colosseum Ancient Rome and Undergrounds Catacombs Exclusive Tours. Go back in time with this guided tour of the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum in Rome. Explore the first and second tiers for great views. Then walk through the ruins of Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum with your guide, an art and archaeology expert. After your Colosseum tour, take a break and get ready for an in-depth experience in one of the most exciting places in Rome, the Catacombs on the Ancient Appian Way. With a de luxe transfer, reach the catacombs and descend into a complex network of underground tunnels, among the longest in the world, where you can admire ancient frescoes, crypts rich in inscriptions, small mausoleums, sarcophagi, and tombs. You'll also find the burial of famous people like popes, martyrs, and even some apostles. The catacombs we'll visit (San Calisto, San Sebastiano, or Santa Domitilla) will change depending on the day.

Experience a unique journey through history with a private Golf Cart Tour that showcases the iconic Appian Way, the Catacombs, and Rome’s ancient city walls. Start your adventure with hassle-free pickup from your chosen location in Rome, ensuring a seamless and comfortable start to your day.

For many visitors to Rome, a trip to the catacombs is one of the most moving and memorable parts of their holiday. While a visit to the Appian Way is worthwhile in itself – as you walk along the ancient cobblestones past vast tombstones and spectacular countryside you feel as though you’ve been transported back in time – a tour of the catacombs is undoubtedly the main highlight. Venture deep underground to explore the incredible tunnels that were dug out by hand nearly 2,000 years ago and learn all about the very beginning of Christianity. This is a side of Rome you’ve never seen before.

Step into Rome’s legendary past with this unique tour! Begin at the Mamertine Prison, where ancient Rome held its most famous prisoners, like St. Peter and St. Paul. Descend into the underground cells and feel the weight of history. Continue your journey to the Catacombs of San Callisto, a vast underground burial site for early Christians. Walk through winding tunnels adorned with ancient frescoes and learn about the faith and courage of Rome’s first Christian community. Expert guides, will bring history to life with captivating stories and insights. Perfect for history passionates and curious travelers, this is your chance to explore Rome’s hidden gems. This city has so many things to show you, join us on this experience. Book now for an unforgettable journey through time!