Catacombs Rome: Entry Ticket, Guided Tour + Transfer
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Combine Catacombs of Saint Callixtus with other Rome favorites. Some things are better together.
During a period of persecution in the 3rd century, early Christians buried their dead in the Catacombs of St. Callixtus
There are 90 acres of cemetery space and 12 miles of galleries in the St. Callixtus Catacombs - some of the biggest in Rome
Half a million Christians, martyrs, as well as 16 popes are buried in the underground cemetery
The ancient crypts contain Greek inscriptions and symbols carved into the stones
The Area of the Popes is the most venerated crypt, dubbed ‘the little Vatican’ as it is the resting place of nine popes and eight Church dignitaries
You can experience history first-hand in the underground Catacombs of St. Callixtus. Limited space is available, so be sure to book online to guarantee a ticket for your visit.
Discover the catacombs on a guided tour that lasts 40 minutes
See the Basilica of San Giovanni in Laterano and the catacombs with a guided tour combi ticket for both sites
Discover ancient Rome with a panoramic bus ride, multimedia video screening, and a guided tour of the catacombs
Explore the catacombs, aqueducts, and more on a guided e-bike tour of the ancient Roman Appian Road
Get a guided tour of the catacombs plus Colosseum entry
See the Roman Forum, Palatine Hill, the Colosseum, and take a tour of the catacombs with a combi priority entrance ticket
Visit the Leonardo da Vinci Experience and see the Catacombs of Saint Callixtus
The Catacombs are not accessible to wheelchair users
Those with mobility issues should be aware that there are no elevators, no places to sit, and irregular steps
It is not recommended for those who are claustrophobic
There are no animals of any kind allowed on the premises
You may be eligible for free admission if you are disabled, a caregiver, a student, or meet other qualifications
The catacombs are open from 9:00 – 12:00 and 14:00 – 17:00 every day except for Wednesdays
You must visit the catacombs with a guide and stay with your tour group for the duration of the visit
Make sure you keep your ticket until the end of the tour because there may be exit checks
Leave luggage, strollers, and other large objects behind. You may not bring them with you
You may not smoke or bring food or drinks with you into the crypts
Consider bringing a lightweight jacket as the underground areas can be cold year-round (16 °C/ 60° F)
Wear comfortable walking shoes on the day of your visit
As this is a religious site, you must cover your knees and shoulders to enter
The Catacombs of Saint Callixtus are some of the many smaller catacombs scattered around the Eternal City. Located on the Appian Way, the catacombs are famous for containing the Crypt of the Popes, which, as the name suggests, once contained the tombs of several popes from the 2nd to 4th centuries.