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Excursions & day trips

Underground tour of Rome's catacombs

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$72.00

Free cancellation

Language: English

Mobile voucher accepted

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

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Guided Tour

Do this because

Walk through layers of time exploring the underground sites of Rome
Escape the hustle and bustle and enjoy the scenery outside the ancient walls
Explore the corridors of graves and learn about ancient burial practices

What to expect

Travel back 2,000 years and physically walk through layers of time exploring the underground sites of Rome!

Visit one of the oldest and largest catacomb complexes, located on the Via Appia, outside of the ancient city walls, Here you will learn how early Christianity changed burial practices. Descend into a 4th-century church built directly on top of the catacombs, go straight into a labyrinth of hand-made tunnels filled with graves. Explore several parts of the catacombs learning about death in ancient Rome and see crypts with pagan and Christian decorative themes including the tomb of Diogenes, the gravedigger who created the endless corridors of graves.

What's included

Entrance ticket to the catacombs
Guided tour

Where

Via delle Sette Chiese, Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome, Italy

Meeting point:

By the picnic benches outside the Catacombe di Santa Domitilla.

What to remember

Children (age 0-4) can join for free and do not require a ticket
Please arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before the beginning of the tour
Shoulders and knees must be covered for both men and women in order to access churches and religious places. Please dress accordingly
It is suggested to wear comfortable walking shoes and to bring a bottle of water. Bring also a jacket or umbrella if rain is forecast

Provider

Carpe Diem Rome

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 48 hours before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Anonymous
From United States of America - July 2023

Excellent
Overall rated
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Heather was awesome, great personality and knowledgeable. She made the experience fun and interesting !
Anonymous
From Italy - May 2023

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