Rome Catacombs Panoramic Bus and Guided Tour
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Experience Highlights
Discover the hidden Rome on this guided tour of the catacombs with panoramic bus transfer. Enter the city's underground and explore the ancient cemeteries that house the history of thousands of Romans. You will have skip-the-line access to the famous Catacombs of St. Callixtus, if you have chosen any day of the week for the visit, except on Wednesdays, when the tour alternates to the Catacombs of Domitilla due to closure.
With an expert guide, you can learn about the importance of these sacred places. Marvel at the tombs and ancient frescoes as you are transported back in time to the past of what is considered the eternal city. Don't worry about transportation, as an open-top bus transfer from the centre of Rome to the catacombs and back is included. In total, this tour lasts approximately 2 hours.
- Hop on this panoramic bus and take a guided tour of Rome's catacombs to learn more about the history of the city.
- Explore the Catacombs of St. Callixtus, the most visited catacombs in Rome, or the Catacombs of Domitilla, depending on the day you have selected in your booking. In both cases you will have skip-the-line entrance tickets included.
- Discover the importance of these underground cemeteries with an experienced guide.
- Return transfer by open top bus from the centre of Rome to the catacombs is included.
What’s included
- Queue-free entrance to the Catacombs of St. Callixtus (except if your booking is on Wednesday)
- Skip-the-line entrance to the Catacombs of Domitilla (Wednesdays only)
- Round trip transfer by panoramic bus
- Visit with an expert guide
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Plan to arrive at least 10 minutes before your start time to ensure everything runs smoothly
Step by Step
Discover the history of Rome with this guided tour of the most important catacombs of Rome with panoramic bus transport. Accompanied by an expert guide, you will be immersed in the history and culture of Ancient Rome for a 2-hour tour. During this tour, you will go through the underground corridors of the catacombs, where you will be able to explore the tombs and crypts of ancient Roman citizens.
This is an experience that will allow you to explore one of the most fascinating places of Ancient Rome. You won't have to worry about transport as a return bus transfer is included and you will be picked up in the centre of the Italian capital.
Rome is full of ancient underground cemeteries. Please note that your visit to one or other of these sacred sites will depend on the day of the week you have booked:
- Catacombs of St. Callixtus, a vast labyrinth of galleries where some popes and Christian martyrs were buried. They are the most visited in Rome but as they are closed on Wednesdays, if you book your visit for that day of the week the guided tour will take you to the other most important catacombs of the city.
- Catacombs of Domitilla, the largest and oldestcatacombs in Rome, with around 17 kilometres of tunnels and galleries preserving frescoes and an underground basilica.
As you go deep underground, you will be able to admire the architecture and works of art found in these sacred places.
You will learn about the burial practices and religious beliefs of the time from your guide. During the tour, you will have the opportunity to visit the Chapel of the Catacombs, where you will see beautiful frescoes and statues dating back to Roman times. You will also learn more about the daily life of Roman citizens and the importance of religion in their culture.