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Discover what lies beneath Rome with a guided tour of the Catacombs. Descend into the dark maze of the Roman Catacombs on a trip from Rome with transportation included.

Highlights

• Be transported back to ancient times as you take a tour of the Catacombs in Rome
• Benefit from the transfer by open bus through a panoramic route
• Visit the extensive tunnels which were once a burial ground and place of worship
• Hear the fascinating history and stories of these sacred places from your guide

Description

Embark on a fascinating underground tour of the Catacombs, taking you into the unusual history of Rome. Head far below its busy streets and towering monuments to the concealed side of this ancient city. Follow along as your expert guide tells reveals little-known mysteries of Rome's darker side. Begin your tour at one of the most spectacular centrally located squares in Rome, Venice Square, next to the Townhall. Hop on a panoramic bus and head to the Catacombs, following a roundtrip panoramic route. Begin your underground tour and explore these extensive tunnels lined with tombs carved right out of the rock, and hear the fascinating history of these sacred places. Learn about how dating almost 2,000 years to the 2nd century AD, this extensive network of underground tunnels was once a burial ground and a place of worship for the first Christians in Rome. Combine your tour with the additional option to visit the Trevi district underground guided tour. The guided tour is available only in English and French. Explore the ruins and hidden passages beneath the Trevi district and the surrounding area. Listen all the histories and anecdotes from your guide. Combine your tour with the additional option to visit the fascinating Capuchin Museum and his crypt. Visit on your own the famous Capuchin Crypt in Via Veneto with your audioguide! Learn about the crypt and the remains of the approximately 4,000 friars to decorate the floor-to-ceiling designs, lending it the macabre nickname of 'the Bone Chapel'. Please note if you want to visit everything in the same day, the first available time for the Capuchin Crypt visit is at 14:45.

Includes

Skip-the-line ticket for Catacombs (according to the Catacombs Calendar) Guided tour (Italian, English, French, Spanish, German, and Polish) Return transfer from Touristation Aracoeli Office (Piazza d'Ara Coeli, 16) All other services/tours only if the option has been selected (Trevi District Underground Guided Tour or Capuchin Crypt Ticket)

Important Information

• Catacombs tour is not recommended for travelers who may get claustrophobic due to the small spaces. The tour is not accessible for visitors on wheelchairs or with severe motor disabilities. Dress code is required: shoulders and knees has to be covered. Visitors with specific disabilities may be entitled to a free ticket after speaking directly to the ticket office of Catacombs. Catacombs and Trevi District Underground are in different locations: transfer is not included. You will visit the Catacombs first and Trevi District Underground according to your staying in Rome. The Trevi District Underground Guided Tour is only in English and French. Catacombs and Cappuccini Cripts are in different locations: transfer is not included. You will visit the Catacombs first and Cappuccini Cripts according to your staying in Rome. Please note if you want to visit everything in the same day, the first available time for the Capuchin Crypt visit is at 14:45.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund