Catacombs of St. Callixtus Guided Tour
Catacombs of St. Callixtus Guided Tour
Duration: 45 minutes
45 minutes
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience
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Explore the fascinating Catacombs of St. Callixtus, tucked beneath ancient Rome, in just one hour with an expert guide.
Breeze past ticket lines and dive into this 19km underground maze with a guide who unpacks its deep history and spiritual significance.
Discover why these catacombs are nicknamed the "Little Vatican"—home to the tombs of 16 popes and countless early Christian martyrs.
Observe the centuries old ancient frescoes and burial chambers, each telling a story of early Christian faith and artistic evolution.
Guided tour of St. Callixtus Catacombs with skip-the-line entry
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Tourist entering ticket office for Catacombs of St. Callixtus in Rome.
Enter the veiled ancient Roman world of the dead with a specialized tour guide at St. Callixtus Catacomb. Dating back to the 2nd century, the catacombs consist of galleries used by the Romans to bury their dead. These ancient cemeteries carry a unique history that you can dive into in your preferred language.
As you walk around, find fascinating art like frescoes, inscriptions, and sarcophagi. Take note of intriguing iconography as you wander amidst tombs of varying complexity, from small loculi to grander arcosolia! Don't miss the Crypt of St. Cecilia, honoring the patron saint of music. Her evocative statue lies amidst biblical mosaics and reliefs. Leave with an appreciation for the innovative and deeply emotional underground architecture – and maybe even the chills
Tourists walking through ancient Roman Catacombs on a guided tour.
Ancient underground passage in the Catacombs of St. Callixtus, Rome.
Tourist entering ticket office for Catacombs of St. Callixtus in Rome.
Tourists walking through ancient Roman Catacombs on a guided tour.
Ancient underground passage in the Catacombs of St. Callixtus, Rome.
Entrance to Catacombs of St Callixtus with visitors approaching ticket office, Rome.
What to bring
- Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring along a layer for chilly underground temperatures.
What's not allowed
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Note that the following are not allowed on this tour: Large items, pets, food and beverages.
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Photography and videography is prohibited inside the catacombs.
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Strict dress code: Clothing that covers the knees and shoulders.
Accessibility
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This experience is not wheelchair accessible, and not recommended for those with claustrophobia or serious mobility issues.
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There are 50 irregular steps to descend and ascend, with no seating area or elevator.
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Please arrive on time, as latecomers will not be accommodated.
Catacomb passageway with niches on the Appian Way, Italy.
Ancient underground passage in the Catacombs of St. Callixtus, Rome.
Entrance to Catacombs of St Callixtus with visitors approaching ticket office, Rome.
Catacomb passageway with niches on the Appian Way, Italy.
Ancient underground passage in the Catacombs of St. Callixtus, Rome.
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