Roman Catacombs Walking Tour

Explore one of the top 10 highlights of Rome's sights with an expert guide. Descend in the dark maze of the Catacombs and discover a remote world 16 meters underground. Zip outside the city center with private transport and be downtown again in just 90 minutes. Enjoy a thorough and worry-free guided tour of the Roman Catacombs with a small group of a maximum of 10 participants. Explore the accessible part of its endless labyrinth of underground burial chambers laid out on 4 levels.

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.

Travel along Rome’s ancient Appian Way and explore its ancient aqueducts, Catacombs and countryside on this 3-hour tour. Escape the city’s hustle and bustle to discover the surrounding countryside with your guide. Visit the Catacombs of San Callisto or San Sebastiano — widely considered to be among Rome’s finest remaining burial sites — and explore their labyrinthine underground tunnels. Admire feats of engineering from a past civilization in the antique arches of Rome’s mighty aqueducts and gain valuable insight into one of the world’s most fascinating ancient civilizations.

Explore a surprising lesser-known gem in the city center before jumping outside the city walls to the mazy Roman Catacombs. Go deep underground in a dark world of secret cults and ancient wall paintings with a small-group guided tour. Visit 2 contrasting underground sights with an expert guide. Discover the place of a hidden cult 14 meters below St. Clement’s Basilica and descend into the twisty tunnels of the Catacombs of Domitilla.

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.

On this half-day tour of the catacombs outside Rome you will visit the Catacombs of San Callisto and learn why burial in this way became a necessity. You will walk a part of the Via Appia Antica, the so-called ‘Appian Way’, one of Ancient Rome’s oldest and most important roads’ used for military expeditions and along which thousands of slaves were crucified during Spartacus’ revolt. You will also see the Circus of Maxentius and one of Rome’s aqueducts, vital for providing enough water for the capital of an empire, learning about its complicated structure and construction.

An essential part of your Rome itinerary. Take a break from Rome’s crowded, busy center and explore the beautiful outdoors of the Italian countryside. The 3 hours itinerary tour will include: the Catacombs of San Callisto, Appian Way, the ancient structures of Circus Maxentius, the Mausoleum of Cecilia Metella (only from outside), the Claudian Aqueduct.

Explore some of the rarest places to visit in Rome – the Catacombs and Roman countryside. This combination bus and walking tour takes you beyond the city walls and back in time to Ancient Rome. This Rome sightseeing tour begins with a comfortable bus ride to the Roman countryside. Starting with the famous Catacombs of San Callisto and continuing on to Circus of Maxentius with an external visit to the Mausoleum of Cecilia Metella. This beautiful day trip in Rome ends with a visit to the incredible Appian Way and Claudian Aqueduct. Truly unique destinations and a must-see on your Rome itinerary.

Explore one of the top 10 highlights of Rome's sights with an expert guide. Descend in the dark maze of the Catacombs and discover a remote world 16 meters underground. Zip outside the city center with private transport and be downtown again in just 90 minutes. Enjoy a thorough and worry-free guided experience of the Roman Catacombs with an affordable-private tour. Explore the accessible part of the endless labyrinth of underground burial chambers laid out on 4 levels.

Enjoy a 3-hours tour discovering the footsteps of early Christians living in Ancient Rome and explore two of the most significant sites where Saints and worshippers used to gather. At the begginng you will delve into the life of St. Peter & St. Paul, later you will visit the most ancient jail of Rome, located next to the Roman Forum, knows as Mamertine prison, where both St. Paul and St. Peter spent time there as prisoners before being condemned to death during Emperor Nero’s reign. Next, you will travel in a comfortable luxury vehicle led by a professional English-speaking driver to the next location for your tour: Roman Catacombs, the underground ancient Christian cemetery of Rome! this are a real underground labyrinth- cemetery built between the II and III century A.D. under the Roman Empire, most of them are located on the Ancient Appian Way. You will explore it in a small group with a local knowledgeable catacombs Vatican Guide.

Come with us and get to know the historical Center of Lima, considered world heritage by UNESCO, San Martin Square, Plaza de Armas, San Francisco Church Museum & Catacombs and other stunning buildings will be seen in this walking tour. Get ready to visit the most interesting museum in Downtown Lima and learn about the colonial time in Peru’s capital.

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!

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.

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.

No visit to Rome is complete without a visit to the Roman Colosseum. As one of the most recognized landmarks in the world, the Colosseum stands today as an iconic symbol of ancient imperial Rome. Commissioned in 72 AD by emperor Vespasian and completed by his son Titus in 80 AD, the Colosseum has withstood devastating earthquakes, fires, and stone-robbers over the centuries. Despite being in near constant use for over 1900 years, the structure is incredibly well preserved.In 1980, the historic center of Rome including the Colosseum was added as a UNESCO World Heritage site and in 2001 was voted as one of the New Seven Wonders of the world. Roman law prohibited burying of the dead inside the old city walls, for sanitary reasons. The first Christians, rather, maintaining that they should be ready for the Resurrection, were not cremated but buried in the underground caves, dug in tufo or lava stone.

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.

Ready to make your day in the city a fun experience for the whole family? Begin by seeing the National Monument to Victor Emanuel II in Piazza Venezia. At the back of the monument lies the Ancient Roman area of the city, the Roman Forum, and the Colosseum. Then it will be time to drive by the Baths of Caracalla until you reach the glorious Pantheon, where you will have time to explore the square and enter the site to marvel at the inlaid marble floors and beautiful statues. Walk around Piazza Navona with its stunning monumental fountains and climb the stairs at the Spanish Steps for a view of the lively square below before you head to Trevi Fountain to toss a coin in for good luck and a safe return to Rome. There will be also time for a traditional Italian lunch before moving on to the Appian Way area where you will spend the rest of the afternoon exploring the underground catacombs with a guided tour offered by the Catacomb staff, before returning to your hotel in the city.

Follow the traces of the Past with this exploration of the Catacombs of San Sebastian and the legendary Appia Antica. The journey begins at the entrance of the Catacombs, a portal to an underground world steeped in ancient tales. Descend into the labyrinthine corridors of the catacombs, where echoes of early Christianity and remnants of a bygone era whisper tales of the past. An expert guide will illuminate the historical significance of these sacred underground burial sites, providing insights into the rituals and customs of ancient Romans. The adventure continues along the Appian Way, one of the oldest and most historic roads in Rome. Discover the well-preserved remnants of the past, including the Church of S. Nicola, the Circus of Maxentius, and the Tomb of Cecilia Metella. This journey offers participants a unique opportunity to connect with Rome's rich cultural heritage. In case the Catacombs of San Sebastian are close, you will be visiting the Catacombs of San Callisto

Hidden deep beneath Rome lies a mysterious underground world of ancient catacombs and eerie bone crypts. Steel your nerves, and join us for a spellbinding journey into this haunting subterranean world on our Underground Rome tour! Discover the origins of Christianity in the labyrinthine tunnels of the Roman catacombs, where popes, saints and martyrs were laid to rest far from prying pagan eyes, and take a brief stroll on the evocative ancient Appian Way. Then prepare yourself for a shock as we descend into the spine-chilling Capuchin crypt across town. Here, in the eerie half-light of dusty chambers beneath the church of Santa Maria della Concezione, generations of Capuchin monks reflected on their mortality by creating macabre artworks from the bones of their deceased fellow friars. With minibus transportation included throughout, our Underground Rome tour is the perfect way to see a fascinating hidden side of the Eternal City in total comfort!

Rome, the heart of Christianity, the seat of the Catholic Church, is the place where history, faith, and art combine in a unique synthesis of majesty and beauty. The millennia of history of this city lives within each monument: basilicas, churches, catacombs. A journey through Christian Rome is a journey to discover places where one can savor the lively history of men and women, popes, saints, and artists who have dedicated their lives to the Church and to spread the Christian message. As the home of the Pope and the Catholic curia, as well as the locus of many sites and relics of veneration related to apostles, saints and Christian martyrs, Rome had long been a destination for pilgrims. The Via Francigena was an ancient pilgrim route between England and Rome. It was customary to end the pilgrimage with a visit to the tombs of Sts Peter and Paul. For many visitors to Rome, a trip to the catacombs is one of the most moving and memorable parts of their holiday.