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  • Skip ticket lines and explore this expansive 19km underground labyrinth with an expert guide who reveals its long history and spiritual importance.
  • Uncover the reason these catacombs are known as the 'Little Vatican,' featuring tombs of 16 popes along with numerous early Christian martyrs.
  • Admire ancient frescoes and burial chambers that narrate tales of early Christian beliefs and artistic development through centuries.

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Discover the ancient Roman world beneath Rome's surface on a specialized tour at St. Callixtus Catacomb, guided by experts in your chosen language. Dating back to the 2nd century, these catacombs feature galleries that served as burial sites for Romans.

Explore fascinating art including frescoes, inscriptions, and sarcophagi while navigating through tombs of varying complexity from small loculi to grander arcosolia. Be sure not to miss the Crypt of St. Cecilia, where you'll find her statue surrounded by biblical mosaics and reliefs. Depart with a newfound appreciation for this innovative underground architecture.

Inclusions & Exclusions

  • Guided Tour: Explore the St. Callixtus Catacomb with a priority entry.
  • Expert Guide: Available in English, Italian, German, French, or Spanish.
  • Round-trip transfers are not included.

This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.

Must Know

  • Avoid bringing large items, pets, food and beverages as they are prohibited on this tour.
  • Wear comfortable walking shoes for navigating 50 irregular steps and dress in layers to stay warm underground; ensure your clothing covers the knees and shoulders.
  • Note that photography and videography inside the catacombs is not allowed, so leave cameras at home or switch them off during the tour.
  • This experience isn't suitable for those with claustrophobia or serious mobility issues as it's not wheelchair accessible.

Ticket Delivery

  • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

  • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

  • Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.

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These tickets can't be rescheduled or cancelled.

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Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring along a layer for chilly underground temperatures.

Note that the following are not allowed on this tour: Large items, pets, food and beverages. Photography and videography is prohibited inside the catacombs. Strict dress code: Clothing that covers the knees and shoulders.

This experience is not wheelchair accessible, and not recommended for those with claustrophobia or serious mobility issues. There are 50 irregular steps to descend and ascend, with no seating area or elevator. Please arrive on time, as latecomers will not be accommodated.

Yes, it includes a specialized guide who will lead you through the catacombs in your preferred language.

While you have skip-the-line entry for faster access, all mandatory security checks must still be completed.

Photography and videography are prohibited within the Catacombs of St. Callixtus to preserve their integrity.

Comfortable walking shoes are recommended, along with a layer for cooler temperatures underground. Please adhere to the strict dress code: clothing that covers knees and shoulders is required.

Large items, pets, food and beverages are not allowed in the catacombs.

This experience is not wheelchair accessible and may not be suitable for those with claustrophobia or similar conditions.

Bring comfortable walking shoes, a layer for chilly temperatures underground, and ensure your clothing meets the dress code requirements.

The ticket does not cover round-trip transfers; these are excluded from the tour package.

You'll explore a vast underground maze with historical significance, including tombs of early Christian martyrs and popes, along with ancient frescoes and burial chambers.

Your ticket includes skip-the-line access for a quicker start to your exploration of St. Callixtus Catacomb.

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