Catacombs of Rome Small Group Tour
Beskrivning
Res under Roms yta och upptäck en bortglömd värld på denna fascinerande tur i stadens gamla kristna katakomber. Gömda under landsbygden längs den historiska Appia Way, berättar dessa underjordiska gravplatser kraftfulla historier om tro, överlevnad och tidigt kristet liv. Tillsammans med en kunnig Guide kommer du att gå ner i en labyrint av tunnlar kantade av gravar, kammare och tidig kristen konst. Vandra genom heliga platser som går nästan 2000 år tillbaka i tiden och lär dig hur dessa underjordiska helgedomar erbjöd en fristad under tider av förföljelse. Katakomberna är mer än gravplatser – de är ett bevis på motståndskraft och tro inför motgångar. Denna tur erbjuder ett unikt perspektiv på romersk historia, långt från de vanliga turiststråken. Det är en lugn, rörande upplevelse som ger djup till din förståelse av den eviga staden.
Turalternativ
Resplan
Saint Sebastian katakomber, belägen i Via Appia, är mycket viktiga eftersom historiker tror att denna plats hade varit värd för heliga Peter och Paul kroppar. De ligger i en sluttning som alltid har använts som kyrkogård också före kristendomen, senare omvandlades den till en kyrkogård för slavar och frigörare.
Katakomberna i St Callixtus är bland de största och viktigaste i Rom. De har sitt ursprung ungefär mitten av andra seklet och ingår i ett kyrkogårdsanläggning som upptar ett område på 90 tunnland, med ett nätverk av gallerier ungefär 12 mil långa, i fyra nivåer, mer än tjugo meter djupa. I den begravdes tiotals martyrer, 16 påvar och mycket många kristna. Du kommer också att beundra Crypt of St. Cecilia: den populära skyddshelgon för musik, hon martyrades och begravdes där statyn nu ligger.
Katakomberna i Rom (italienska: Catacombe di Roma) är gamla katakomber, underjordiska begravningsplatser under Rom, Italien, av vilka det finns minst fyrtio, några upptäcktes först under de senaste decennierna. Även om de mest kända för kristna begravningar, antingen i separata katakomber eller blandade ihop, begravs människor av alla romerska religioner i dem, början på 2000-talet e.Kr., främst som ett svar på överbeläggning och brist på land.
Höjdpunkter
Vad som ingår
Upphämtningsplatser och tider
Upphämtning ingår för allt boende inom Aurelian Walls. Om ditt hotell inte finns med i listan, skicka oss ett e-postmeddelande med ditt hotell/B&B/boende i Rom, vi meddelar dig om hämtning ingår.
Resenärers betyg
Viktig information
- Särskilda barnstolar finns tillgängliga
- Lämplig för alla fysiska konditionsnivåer
- Barn måste åtföljas av en vuxen
- Ingår i turnén är besöket av två av dessa fyra katakomber, tillgängliga enligt dagen.
- Vänligen ange ditt boendes information vid bokningstillfället (namn, adress)
- Dagen innan skickar vi ett mail med exakt hämtningstid
- Observera att turen inne i katakomberna kommer att delas med andra personer eftersom det inte är möjligt att göra privata turer i katakomberna
Recensioner(20)
Driver was excellent and very engaging. Would definitely recommend this tour. To anyone who is interested in the catacombs of Rome.
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DO NOT BOOK THIS TOUR. We paid for semi private, and all we got was a semi private bus ride. The driver took us to 2 different catacombs sites where he bought us tickets and we joined the tour group that was already going, one group had 20 people in it. He also got lost going to the second site, missed his turn, and had to be told by the real guide to stop flashing his light at the frescos. Then, he tried to demand a tip at the end. This was a terrible experience and a waste of money.
We are sorry to read this review, as it does not tell the full truth. On the day of the tour the driver picked you up at your hotel with a van, not a bus as you claim. There were already passengers on board in the same vehicle that transported you to and from the catacombs, which means your travel experience was a semi-private experience exactly the way you booked the tour and which is just what you claim to have purchased in your own review, therefore we do not understand what your complaint about semi-private is all about as in fact that is what you booked and that is what we delivered. As per the product's description, Catacombs tours can not be private because only specific guides are allowed to take you inside in small groups at specific times so the tour is always shared with other people. The driver did not got lost going to the second site, he just had to take a different road due to a road closure, but still arrived on time for the second part of the tour. A tip is not an obligation, the driver did not demand it and of course you were under no obligation to give one.
The tour part itself is great - it’s a group tour, 20-40 people, to see the catacombs. But this ticket sale is way overpriced. The catacombs ticket at each place is €10 with a bunch of people. If you can taxi to and from yourself, you’ll save hundreds of euros. This is just paying for a driver to take you around and wait for you.
We messaged the tour operator in the morning to verify pickup time and place. They let us know pickup was an hour later than originally scheduled, at our front door. We only visited two of the three catacombs. Our driver was great, and the two tours we did go on were wonderful. All told we were out for 3 hours, and were dropped off back at our door.
The Catacombs were amazing to see. Our driver and the tour guides were all great. The only reason this is not 5 stars is that the title is misleading. It was NOT a small group tour. The first was 26 people and very crowded, the second was about 15. Either way, not a small group. The time was also very confusing. It was scheduled for 2 pm, at 1 pm we received a message “in 15” but we weren’t clear on what that meant. We tried to find out but communication was not clear, nor easy to reach. Then we received a text that it was changed to 3 pm. Once we got to the first place, it was still a 45 minute wait. With all that it probably was more like a 2-3 star, as we rearranged other obligations to be at this one. Be prepared to have a flexible time table.
The guides were very knowledgeable and eager to answer questions. Even though all remains have been removed, the catacombs were fascinating. A great lesson in history.
We learned so much about ancient Rome and the burial practices of the Christians and how the Church became involved in preserving and restoring the Catacombs. We've visited all of the major tourist attractions on past trips. This year our focus was to visit sites outside the City. This is a "must do" experience. Our guides were extremely knowledgeable.
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Show up to provide the tour!!! We waited for 50 minutes after our tour pickup time. No one showed up to pick us up. I tried calling all the phone numbers that were provided, used the “communicate with the tour operator” option in Trip Advisor, and an email to try to reach someone. Was unable to reach anyone. Have requested a full refund.
Interesting stories & sights. Surrounding area is lovely. Great way to cool off from the Rome summer heat. heads-up: the driver (nice man) was really just a ride out to the catacombs (and got tix to catacombs for us once there). Did not provide information as a "guide" on the way to/from the sites. Was fine for us, just might matter to some.
The actual tour was good. Organizing it through this local tour provider was a waste of time and money. First, they changed the time of our tour from 2pm to 9am, causing us to have to rearrange our entire day. Second, the person who met us was not actually our guide. She simply organized the cab ride to the sights and bought the entrance tickets one we arrived. Could have done that ourselves and saved the cost of the middle man.
