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Rome Catacombs and Ancient Appian Way Tour 3 hr

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  • Rome, Italy
  • 3 hrs
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Explore Rome’s St. Callixtus Catacombs with a private guide, discovering ancient frescoes, crypts, inscriptions, and underground tombs.

About this tour

Step beneath Rome’s ancient landscape and discover the St. Callixtus Catacombs, where centuries of history lie within a vast network of underground passages. On this private guided tour, explore a hidden world where Jewish and Christian communities honored their dead.

The catacombs extend across about 15 hectares and descend through tunnels on several levels. As you make your way through the site, see ancient frescoes, crypts marked with carved inscriptions, niches containing skeletal remains, small mausoleums, sarcophagi, and tombs. Your guide brings context to the spaces and the people who shaped this remarkable burial ground.

With tickets and a private guide included, this 180-minute experience offers an intimate way to encounter one of Rome’s most evocative historic sites. Meet your guide, follow the passages into the past, and discover the stories preserved beneath the city on this Rome Catacombs and Ancient Appian Way tour.

Highlights

  • Descend into the underground tunnels of St. Callixtus Catacombs
  • Admire ancient frescoes, carved inscriptions, crypts, and tombs
  • Explore a historic burial site used by Jewish and Christian communities

What's included

Included

  • Tickets
  • Private guide
  • Small-group tour of the Catacombs

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Important information

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Meet your guide holding a sign with your name

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