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Overview
In the intimacy of a semi-private group with MAX 6 people guaranteed, or in the luxury of your very own private group, travel back in time and experience Ancient Rome's underground levels on this extensive catacombs tour. With the assistance of your expert guide, make your way through the various narrow passageways and tombs, graves to many of Rome's earliest Christian citizens. Witness amazing artwork still visible on the walls from the first millennium, and be enveloped by the sacred, and also a bit creepy, atmosphere of these underground tunnels. Here you will hear a different story, that of the Rome that is still buried underground, uncovering its turbulent relationship with Christianity in its earliest years. If you want a personalized and exclusive experience, book your very own Private Tour, 30 minutes longer and includes a visit to the Capuchin Crypt! The Catacombs visit will be in a larger group, led by their official guides.
Meeting and Pickup
In front of the Basilica of San Clemente. Your guide will be holding at LivTours sign.
Redemption Instructions
• Please plan to arrive 10-15 minutes prior to commencement time of the tour • Not wheelchair accessible
Language Offered
English-GUIDE
Itinerary
1. How do historians and archaeologists learn about Ancient History? By exploring underground of course! Over the past few centuries underground exploration has revealed a vast amount of sites ranging from cult Pagan temples to early Christian Catacombs. This exclusive tour will visit two amazing sites, learning the secrets of the many layers of Rome. Your tour begins at the beautifully preserved Basilica of San Clemente where we descend over five stories underground. You will learn about Medieval popes and secret Pagan rituals admiring artistic masterpieces from the 2nd century AD until the 15th century AD. Explore mysterious religions and even discover fresh water sources that lie deep in the earth!
2. Transfer
3. Led by your expert guide, hop on a pre-booked taxi that will then take you to one of the most well-known graveyards in Italy. Descend this ancient Christian burial ground and explore the narrow tunnels filled with empty graves – an ongoing point of fascination for historians. This part of the visit will be in a larger group, led by one of the Catacombs official guides. Finally, at the end of the tour you will be driven back to the center of Rome by a pre-booked taxi.
4. Transfer to San Clemente
Inclusion
Semi-private group of 6 people
Ancient catacomb visit & tickets
Expert English-speaking guide
St Clement Church visit & tickets
Comfortable taxi transfer between sites
Exclusion
Gratuities
Food and drinks
Hotel pick-up/drop off
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
The Catacombs visit will be in a larger group, led by their official guides
There is no photography allowed in both sites visited on this tour.
The price includes a private driver between the three sites.
Places of worship have strict dress code requirements for entry. All participants are required to have shoulders and knees covered (no tank tops or short dresses) to enter.
Offered in: English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian. Please specify under “Additional notes” if you wish to book the tour in a language other than English.
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