4 hour(s)
English
Included
Explore San Clemente’s extraordinary three-layered underground history
Visit the Capuchin Crypt, decorated with the bones of thousands of friars
Walk through the vast Catacombs of San Callisto
Learn about early Christian burial traditions and rituals
Experience Rome’s hidden underground world in one seamless tour
€ 106
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Discover Rome’s most fascinating underground treasures on this immersive journey through ancient catacombs, crypts, and hidden archaeological layers. Your tour begins at the extraordinary Basilica di San Clemente, a church that perfectly illustrates the stacked history of Rome. Here, centuries of life unfold beneath your feet—the 11th-century basilica sits atop a 4th-century church, which itself rests above the remains of a Roman nobleman’s home destroyed in the great fire of 64 AD. Walking through these layers is like travelling back through time, revealing how Rome was built and rebuilt across the ages.
Your next stop is the haunting yet captivating Capuchin Crypt, where the bones of more than 3,000 friars are arranged in intricate and symbolic displays. After this profound encounter, your driver will take you to the Catacombs of San Callisto, an extensive network of underground burial tunnels dating back to the 3rd century AD. As you explore these sacred passageways, your guide will illuminate the history of early Christianity and the rituals that shaped life—and death—in ancient Rome.
Entry to each site included in the tour
Your own exclusive professional local tour guide
Headsets for groups when appropriate
Transport during the tour
Transport
Food and drinks
Some temporary exhibitions and special events
Gratuities
Comfortable walking shoes
Bottled water
Sunscreen and hat
Umbrella or rain cove
Public transportation nearby
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If you’re looking for a refreshing experience and some time outside the city, in a calmer place, but still full of history, this is the place. The Catacombs are situated under a green area, with orange trees and beautiful gardens. You can buy a tour of the Catacombs for 8€ and there are multiple languages available. The tour guide explained everything very clearly and answered all our questions. After the tour I felt like I learned a lot about the Catacombs and about Italy’s history in general. This is a nice family activity. Photos aren’t allowed inside tho.
Absolutely worth to visit. Tour normally takes 45 min. Our guide spent more than an hour! Very impressive. Due to it is a cemetery and a religious place, no photos from the inside.
I have nothing to compare it too. But it was educational. There are no more bones here since they had to move them somewhere else, because apparently tourists would steal some to take as souvenirs. It was far from the city center about 30 minute drive. Only 10 euros to get in, but because we took an Uber from the city center to get there, it came out pricey for us. There is an option to take a bus there for only 1.5 euros. There was also a food stand on case you need coffee/drinks or food. So that was great.
Visiting the San Callisto Catacombs was such a beautiful experience. Even though it’s very close to the center of Rome, the whole area feels calm and peaceful. The gardens are stunning, and everything is run by Salesian priests, which gives the visit an authentic and truly Catholic atmosphere. The catacombs themselves were surprising, moving, and unforgettable. Definitely worth it if you want a deeper catholic experience in Rome.
I came to the Catacombs a few months ago on a Jubilee Pilgrimage to Italy for 11 days. Our group had mass down in the catacombs we took a complete tour and there is a complete shop for you to buy all of your souvenirs. I recommend that every single catholic make the trip at least ounce in there lifetime to visit this place. Please note you will go underground and you must get tickets in advance otherwise you will get lost.
