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Rome Mamertine Prison and Catacombs Tour

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  • Rome, Italy
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Explore Mamertine Prison’s underground cells and the ancient Catacombs of San Callisto on a guided Rome tour with shared transport.

About this tour

Step beneath Rome’s streets to explore places shaped by faith, imprisonment, and history. This Rome Mamertine Prison and Catacombs Tour begins at Mamertine Prison, where an audioguide introduces the underground cells and their stories. Then travel by shared minivan to the Catacombs of San Callisto, an extensive network of ancient burial tunnels.

At the catacombs, a live guide brings the site’s history to life and points out details such as early Christian burial spaces and frescoes. Skip-the-line tickets are included for both sites, making it easier to focus on the experience. Transportation is shared, with the vehicle arranged according to the number of participants.

Meet your host in the square in front of the Basilica of Santi Cosma e Damiano, beside the large white flag. Remember to cover your shoulders and knees for entry to these religious sites; seat belts are required during the ride, and the underground setting may not suit visitors with claustrophobia. Discover a quieter, subterranean side of Rome on this Rome Mamertine Prison and Catacombs Tour.

Highlights

  • Explore the underground cells of Mamertine Prison
  • Discover ancient tunnels at the Catacombs of San Callisto
  • Hear stories of early Christians and Rome’s past

What's included

Included

  • Audioguide during the Mamertine Prison visit
  • Entrance ticket for Mamertine Prison
  • Entrance ticket for the Catacombs of San Callisto
  • Transportation between sites
  • Live guide at the Catacombs
  • Skip-the-line tickets

Not included

  • Food and drinks

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Important information

  • Meet your host in the square in front of the Basilica of Santi Cosma e Damiano, beside a large white flag; staff wear light blue vests
  • Transportation to the Catacombs is shared and depends on group size
  • Wear clothing that covers your shoulders and knees to enter the religious sites
  • Seat belts are mandatory during vehicle transportation
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  • Not recommended for people with claustrophobia
  • Infants and small children can ride in a stroller
  • Public transportation is available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 3.00 from 4 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

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  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 6.8.

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