Catacombs in Rome Tour with Private Transfer
Overview
Catacombs are large underground cemeteries used by Christian and Jewish communities between the 2nd and the first half of the 5th century.
The largest complex of catacombs is found in Rome, hosting approximately 60 excavations. Visiting these ancient cemeteries through their long tunnels and passages, will allow you to explore the rituals, customs, and traditions of the ancient Romans. The ancient term to designate these monuments is “coemeterium”, which derives from Greek and means “dormitory”, as for Christians the burial of the corpses is a temporary moment awaiting the final resurrection. In fact, while the pagans used to cremate the bodies of the dead, the Christians chose to be buried believing in Christ’s resurrection and the day of judgement. These underground structures were excavated into tuff, a fragmental rock easy to dig into, as it consists of the smaller volcanic detritus which is usually less stratified than solid grounds.
What's Included
- Entrance tickets in the Catacombs (each one open depending on opening days)
- Private tour leader at your disposal (choose the language on the checkout)
- Entrance in Quo Vadis.
- Pick-up and drop off with luxury transportation and private chauffer.
- Appian way entry tickets
- Professional Vatican Guide inside the catacombs
- Food and beverages
- Gratuities. If you are satisfied with the service, a gratuity is customary
Meeting and Pickup
Pick up at your accomodation (hotel, B&B, apartment). Please confirm us the pick up address. N.B.: If your accomodation is not in the area indicated on the above map, send us a message to arrange your pick up.
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Catacombs of Saint Callixtus
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Appian Way (Via Appia Antica)
10 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Chiesa del Domine Quo Vadis
20 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travellers who may get claustrophobic due to the small spaces
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- According to the Vatican regulation the entrance in the catacombs is organized in small groups.
- Dress code required: knees and shoulders must be covered
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- Entrance tickets in the Catacombs (each one open depending on opening days).
- Private tour leader at your disposal (choose the language on the checkout).
- Entrance in Quo Vadis.
- Pick-up and drop off with luxury transportation and private chauffer.
- Appian way entry tickets.
- Professional Vatican Guide inside the catacombs.
- Food and beverages.
- Gratuities. If you are satisfied with the service, a gratuity is customary.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Catacombs in Rome Tour with Private Transfer is as follows:
- Not recommended for travellers who may get claustrophobic due to the small spaces
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Catacombs in Rome Tour with Private Transfer will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Entrance tickets in the Catacombs (each one open depending on opening days)
- Private tour leader at your disposal (choose the language on the checkout)
- Entrance in Quo Vadis.
- Pick-up and drop off with luxury transportation and private chauffer.
- Appian way entry tickets
- Professional Vatican Guide inside the catacombs
- Food and beverages
- Gratuities. If you are satisfied with the service, a gratuity is customary
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travellers who may get claustrophobic due to the small spaces
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- According to the Vatican regulation the entrance in the catacombs is organized in small groups.
- Dress code required: knees and shoulders must be covered
