Rome Underground Catacombs and Crypts

Discover the ancestral and underground area of Rome. You can admire several burial chambers and various pagan burial sites. These places were formerly used as burial grounds because it was forbidden to bury or cremate corpses in the city. -Domitilla's catacomb, the largest and oldest underground cemetery in Rome, that dates back to the year 120 d.c.; -Priscilla's catacombs called the "queen catacumbarum". Several cubicles, small rooms with frescoes depicting the Old and New Testaments are still visible; -St. Callixtus' catacombs is known as the Crypt of the Popes, that includes the Crypt of St. Cecilia; -Saint Sebastian's catacombs had hosted Saints Peter and Paul bodies.

Rome underground - Catacombs and hidden treasures

First stop at of Catacombs of St. Sebastianus, a huge site of 12 km of galleries in total in which St. Sebastianus and many Christians were buried. These quarries are the origin of a pagan cemetery, later used by Christians. Then the term "catacumbas" ended up qualifying all the underground cemeteries, which were simply called "catacombs". In alternative you'll visit the Catacombs of St. Callixtus in which were buried tens of martyrs, 16 Popes and many Christians. Afterwards, you will visit Basilica and Catacombs of Saint Clemente. Admire the spectacular mosaics and frescoes. Travel back in time to explore the Basilica of the fourth century, then descend into the world of the first century where there is still a pagan temple. Finally, we will visit the Cripta dei Cappuccini located just under the Church Santa Maria della Concezione, which is considered a true work of art for its decorations executed with human bones by an unknown "brilliant artist".

Rome: Catacombs and the Appian Way - 3 hours

Visit the Catacombs of San Callisto or San Sebastian, once the grave of the martyr Saint Sebastian; you can even take a look inside. See the tomb of Caecilia Metella and gaze at the original Roman cobblestone streets and the antique aqueducts along the Appian Way. During the tour, find out how the Catacombs were used and how the city's water supply was guaranteed; hear how to the day, even the famous Trevi Fountain is fed by an ancient water system.

Catacombs of Rome Small Group Tour

Next to the classical and touristic Rome, there is a hidden city. Enjoy an afternoon in the mysterious underground streets of Rome and visit the legendary Catacombs. Discover the ancestral and underground area of Rome. You take a fascinating tour of underground Rome and explore several burial chambers and various pagan burial sites. In Rome there are some of the oldest and longest burial underground tunnels in the world, hundreds of kilometers of catacombs run underneath the town and its outskirts!

Catacombs of Rome and Ancient Appian Way 3-Hour Private Tour

Explore the impressive underground tunnels of the Catacombs of Rome; wander along the rustic Appian Way and under the arches of the aqueducts of antiquity, still preserved from Ancient Rome. Visit the Catacombs of San Callisto or San Sebastiano, once the grave of the martyr Saint Sebastian; you can even take a look inside. See the tomb of Caecilia Metella and gaze in amazement at the original Roman cobblestone streets and the antique aqueducts along the Appian Way.

Half-Day St Sebastian Catacombs and Appian Way Tour

Discover a secret world beneath the streets of Rome on this 3-hour small-group tour of the Catacombs of St. Sebastian. Travel along the Appian Way, one of the most historic roads of ancient Rome, and see the stunning aqueducts of the Appian Park. See the Cecilia Metella Tomb and Aqueduct Park, accompanied by a group of no more than 13.

Catacombs of Rome: Discover the ancient tunnels

Explore the impressive underground tunnels of the Catacombs of Rome; wander along the rustic Appian Way and under the arches of the aqueducts of antiquity, still preserved from Ancient Rome. Visit the Catacombs of San Callisto and San Sebastiano, once the grave of the martyr Saint Sebastian; you can even take a look inside. See the tomb of Caecilia Metella and gaze in amazement at the original Roman cobblestone streets and the antique aqueducts along the Appian Way. During the tour, find out how the Catacombs were used and how the city's water supply was guaranteed; hear how to this day, even the famous Trevi Fountain is fed by an ancient water system, with water pumped from the surrounding area.

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. Domitilla After 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 Professional English-Speaking Drivers • Selected local Expert Licensed Tour Guides (when booked) • Welcoming by private licensed fully-insured air-conditioned comfortable Vehicles

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. Domitilla After 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 Professional English-Speaking Drivers • Selected local Expert Licensed Tour Guides (when booked) • Welcoming by private licensed fully-insured air-conditioned comfortable Vehicles

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. Domitilla After 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 Professional English-Speaking Drivers • Selected local Expert Licensed Tour Guides (when booked) • Welcoming by private licensed fully-insured air-conditioned comfortable Vehicles