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Underground Rome San Callisto Catacombs Guided Tour Experience
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At a glance
- Duration
- 1 hour
- Price from
- $28 / person
- Location
- Rome, Italy
- Languages
- DE, EN, FR, ES
- Group
- Small group, up to 20
- Cancellation
- See policy below
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Prime Travels
- Meeting point
- The customers will have the comfort of going to the San Callisto Catacombs directly with their tickets, instead of going to a meeting point. Their entrance tickets will be sent to them on Email and WhatsApp before their visit.
Description
Descend beneath the historic Appian Way on a guided tour of the Catacombs of San Callisto. Explore the underground galleries and learn about early Christian burial customs. - Explore the underground world of the Catacombs of San Callisto - Visit the Crypt of the Popes and discover its early Christian history - Discover the crypt of Santa Cecilia and the traditions surrounding the saint - See ancient burial niches, inscriptions and surviving Christian artwork - Learn more about early Christian burial customs and the development of Christianity During the visit, your guide will provide historical context that helps bring the underground site to life, connecting the physical remains to the history of Rome's early Christian communities. Learn how the catacombs were built, how they were used, and why San Callisto became such an important site in the history of Christianity.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, and Sun
- Start times
- 12 times a day, 9:30 AM–4:30 PM
- Next available
- Thu, Oct 15
- Adult (ages 7+)
- $28
- Infant (ages 0–6)
- Free
Out at sunset: the 4:30 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 5:11 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 14.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Catacombe di San Callisto
Descend beneath the historic Appian Way and discover the fascinating underground world of the Catacombs of San Callisto on a guided tour. Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, explore one of Rome’s most significant early Christian burial complexes. Enter the network of underground passages carved into the volcanic rock and discover how the catacombs were developed as places of burial and remembrance. Your guide will explain the customs of early Christian communities and help you understand the significance of the inscriptions, burial niches, chambers, and surviving traces of ancient Christian art found throughout the complex. The tour includes the historic Crypt of the Popes, an important area associated with several early bishops of Rome. The experience offers a different perspective on Rome, taking you away from the city's famous monuments and into a quieter archaeological environment beneath the ancient landscape of the Appian Way.
What's included
Included
Access to San Callisto Catacombs
Guided Tour of the San Callisto Catacombs
How it compares in Rome
- Starting price $28 is 75% below the typical $113 for tours of similar length in Rome
Excurgo comparison of 8,083 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does this tour take?
Underground Rome San Callisto Catacombs Guided Tour Experience lasts about 1 hour. The itinerary has 1 stop.
How much does this tour cost?
Prices start at $28 per person for this Rome experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 4 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does this tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, with 12 departures a day between 9:30 AM and 4:30 PM.
Can I cancel this tour for free?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is The customers will have the comfort of going to the San Callisto Catacombs directly with their tickets, instead of going to a meeting point. Their entrance tickets will be sent to them on Email and WhatsApp before their visit. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is this tour offered in?
The experience is available in DE, EN, FR, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 20 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
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