Rome: Catacombs of St. Sebastian Entry Ticket & Guided Tour
Appio-Latino, Rome
Explore the fascinating third-century Catacombs of Saint Sebastian on a guided walking tour. Witness the burial locations of saints, popes, and emperors.
The Catacombs of San Sebastiano in Rome offer a guided underground tour suitable for history and archaeology enthusiasts.
Highlights
- Catacombs of Rome
- Guided tour
- Rome underground
Description
The site of the Catacomb of San Sebastiano was originally a deep depression used as a pozzolana quarry, known as ad catacumbas ('near the cavities'), a term that became synonymous with underground cemeteries.
Since the first century, the underground galleries were repurposed for burial niches, while several columbaria and two residential complexes with notable wall paintings were constructed above ground.
In the mid-second century, the valley floor was raised to create a pitch, alongside which three mausoleums were built sequentially by Clodius Hermes, the Innocentiores, and the Ax.
Further elevation of the area made room for the triclia, a portico with a wall bearing numerous graffiti invocations to Saints Peter and Paul, venerated here around 250 AD.
Emperor Constantine (306–337) commissioned a basilica shaped like a Roman circus, known as 'circiforme,' at the site.
By the third century, the catacomb housing the tombs of martyrs Sebastian and Eutichio began to develop underground.
Includes
- Entrance ticket
- Guided tour in the chosen language
Excludes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Easy Cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes and bring a light jacket as the catacombs are cool year-round. Booking in advance is advised, especially during peak tourist seasons.
