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Christianity in ancient Rome Private Shore Excursion from Civitavecchia port
Dig into the fascinating history of Christianity in ancient Rome with this private 9 hour shore excursion from the port of Civitavecchia to the Eternal City. Visit the places where everything started. Learn what St. Peter and St. Paul did when they were in Rome, where Christians were buried when the religion was prohibited, and…
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Go City: Rome Explorer Pass – Choose 4 to 7 Attractions
Explore Rome’s top sights and enjoy great savings compared to buying individual attraction tickets with Go City. Choose 4, 5, 6 or 7 activities from a list of over 30 attractions and tours. Go on a tour of the Colosseum, admire the art at the Sistine Chapel and Vatican Museums, hop on and off a…
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Castelgandolfo Pontifical Villas and Catacombs from Civitavecchia
We are immensely pleased to lead to you to visit:• The Pontifical Villas of Castel Gandolfo on your own with audioguides (included)• Then you’ll enjoy the pretty historical centre of Castel Gandolfo town• The scenic view of the Albano Lake• Free time for a very good lunch (own expense).• One of the Christian Catacombs (Skip-The-Line…
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Underground Rome, Catacombs, the Appian way and Roman Castles (8hrs)
The discovery of a city built over its own ruins. The eternal city always has something extraordinary to offer you and we will take you to visit the treasures hidden under the level of modern Rome. San Clemente is perhaps the most famous basilica for its underground levels. In addition to medieval mosaics and Renaissance…
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Rome Underground Tour: Catacombes & Crypts
This is a wonderful introduction to some underground sites in Rome where we will go back 2,000 years and physically walk through layers of time in Rome Catacombs! We begin with the hidden gem Basilica of San Clemente.We will start on the ‘modern’ level in a church dating back to the 12th Century. After admiring…
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Catacombs in Rome with private transfer
For many visitors to Rome. The most beautiful 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 about the very beginning of Christianity. This is a side of Rome you’ve never seen before.
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Catacombs Private Treasure Hunt Tour for Kids
This kid-centric Catacombs Treasure Hunt Tour is the perfect way to keep your entire family entertained while uncovering underground Rome! Your guide will meet you at your central hotel and escort you with your driver to the start of the tour. Your private child-friendly guide will then take you on a journey through centuries of…
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One Day | Exclusive Colosseum & Catacombs Small Group Tour | Tickets & Transfer
EXCLUSIVE COLOSSEUM, ROMAN FORUM, AND CATACOMBS IN ONE DAY GUIDED TOURGo back in time with this skip-the-line tour of the Colosseum and Roman Forum in Rome. Bypass the queue at the Colosseum to avoid long waits. Explore the first and second tiers for great views. Then walk through the ruins of the Roman Forum with…
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Roman Catacombs and Ancient Appian Way Skip-The-Line Included Halfday from Rome
Explore one of the unique underground Christian Catacombs of Rome:• or St. Callixtus• or St. Sebastian • or St. DomitillaAfter the Catacombs you will visit the Ancient Appian Way and Cecilia Metella Mausoleum. Licensed tour guide and tickets included. Private or Shared Tour available options.Worry-Free and Safe Private Tour Experience, operated only with: • Expert…
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Castelgandolfo Pope Summer Residence ShorExcursion from Civitavecchia Port
We are immensely pleased to lead to you to visit:• The Pontifical Villas of Castel Gandolfo on your own with audioguides (included)• Then you’ll enjoy the pretty historical centre of Castel Gandolfo town• The scenic view of the Albano Lake• Free time for a very good lunch (own expense).• One of the Christian Catacombs (Skip-The-Line…
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Appian Way Vespa Rome Tour
Take a Vespa tour on the ancient Via Appia, the most famous of roads leading to Rome, that once connected the capital to the Port of Brindisi in southeastern Italy. You will be amazed by the amount of history that lies under and around the 2,000 year old cobblestone. The road’s initial stretch is lined…
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Catacombs, Appian Way and Roman Basilicas Private Tour
Following the footsteps of St. Peter to the district, home to the warm spirit, and the famous wealthy and famous families in Rome, the Appian Way, known as the Queen of Roads. It is dated 312 BC and was also flanked by mausoleums and the unmissable Christian Catacombs. Persecution of many Christian martyrs under pagan…
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Rome private Chauffeured Sightseeing and Appian Way Catacombs Small Group Tour
Enjoy a special daily sightseeing Tour of Roman’s historical center chauffeured by your personal driver, admiring the main sites in the city and many unique Eternal City treasures… Be amazed by the most breathtaking view of Rome, from the terrace of Janiculum Hill. Continue your experience with an in-depth excursion in one of the most…
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Rome Underground: VIP Transfer to the Catacombs + Guided Tour
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 of the Eternal City. A VIP minibus full equipped with air conditioning…
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VIP Tour of Rome from Civitavecchia, Colosseum & Vatican Museums, Driver & Private Tour Guide with Skip the Line Tickets
An Exclusive private tour of Rome from the port of Civitavecchia with Driver & Licensed Tour Guide. Your guide will hop-off the vehicle with you at each stop and walk you through the attractions to provide the most complete insights of every attraction. The tour starts at 7:30AM from the exit of your ship. Your…
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Small-Group Crypts and Catacombs Tour with Bone Chapel
Rome is a city that has built and rebuilt upon itself for thousands of years. Our Crypts, Bones & Catacombs tour is designed to take you deep down into the layers of Roman history, in order to uncover the spell-binding story of the city through the ages. We do so in the most dramatic way…
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Chauffeured Private Tour of Rome
Enjoy a comprehensive overview of the highlights of Rome from the comfort of a Mercedes luxury sedan or minivan with this 8-hour private chauffeured tour of the Eternal City. Listen to live commentary from your driver of the best highlights of Rome while driving you as close as possible to the sights avoiding long walks. This…
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Catacombs, Colosseum and Roman Forum Private Tour
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…
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Private DayTour of Rome from Civitavecchia port 429 euro/van Mercedes 7 pax 8h
19 years experience in tours ,visiting the most famous sites of Rome ,the tour can be custumized as you please.Van Mercedes V class 2018
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Classical Rome private tour: Appian Way & Catacombs – 3 Hours
Explore the impressive underground tunnels of the Catacombs of Rome; wander along the ancient Appian Way, still preserved from Ancient Rome. Appian way was considered the Queen of all roads in classic times.Visit the Catacombs of San Callisto. See the tomb of Caecilia Metella and gaze in amazement at the original Roman cobblestone streets and…
Five of the burial chambers are currently open to visitors: the Catacombs of Domitilla, the Catacombs of San Callisto (the site of the Crypt of the Popes), the Catacombs of Priscilla, the Catacombs of San Sebastiano, and the Catacombs of Sant’Agnese.
A trip to the underground cemeteries is often combined with a visit to the Roman countryside and the ancient Appian Way, either on foot or by bike. Families may prefer to choose a Catacombs of Rome tour that’s tailored for kids, while those interested in supernatural occurrences may prefer a ghost tour. Walking tours that include skip-the-line Catacombs of Rome tickets are great for beating the crowds.
For an exclusive after-hours experience, tour the Capuchin Crypt at night when it’s otherwise closed to the public. An English-speaking guide explains past burial rituals and gives historical context to the sights.
Things to know before you go to The Catacombs of Rome
- Due to the site’s delicate nature, travelers cannot visit the Ancient Roman catacombs independently. All visits must be part of a guided group or private tour.
- Tours and group visits can be arranged upon arrival at the most popular catacombs, but visits must be booked in advance to the less-visited spots.
- Catacomb tours are not recommended for travelers who get claustrophobic.
- Cover your shoulders and thighs before entering these Christian catacombs. You may want to bring a light jacket, too, as it can get cold underground.
- The Catacombs of Rome are not wheelchair or stroller accessible.
How to get there
You’ll find Roman Catacombs on Via Appia Antica, Via Ostiense, Via Labicana, Via Salaria, and other roads. They can be reached by public transport on various metro and bus lines. Many tours to the catacombs depart from Piazza Barberini, in the heart of the city center.
When to get to there
Most of Rome’s crypts and catacombs are open to the public year-round from morning until early evening, with a short break for lunch. They’re typically closed on Sundays and some holidays. Limited access to the catacombs makes booking in advance a good idea, especially around Easter and between May and September, when the Eternal City swarms with travelers. The cool catacombs make for a great break from Italy’s summer heat, but the quieter off-season months are recommended for thinner crowds.
Rome’s strangest sight?
Perhaps the most interesting sight in the catacombs is the Capuchin Crypt, or Bone Chapel, an area containing—and decorated with—the bones of 4,000 Capuchin friars. Crypt rooms are themed by different types of bones, from skulls to pelvis and leg bones.