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  • Join an expert-guided tour at the Catacombs of St. Callixtus, one of Rome's most significant Christian burial sites, featuring skip-the-line entry for a smooth experience.
  • Discover underground tunnels, chapels adorned with frescoes, and papal crypts while your guide narrates tales from early Christian Rome during this guided tour.
  • Select a guided tour in English, Italian, German, or Spanish to enhance accessibility and engagement as you explore the catacombs.
  • Opt for round-trip transfers from central Rome when upgrading your ticket with Guided Tour to make visiting these historic Catacombs more convenient.
  • Consider adding an optional visit to the Capuchin Crypt or a small-group golf cart tour of the Appian Way and other nearby catacombs to enrich your experience.

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Discover Rome’s “Little Vatican” through a guided exploration of the Catacombs of St. Callixtus, featuring skip-the-line entry with optional round-trip transfers and upgrades for an enhanced experience.

Getting started

Your journey begins at the catacombs entrance or in central Rome if you opted for transfers. With your skip-the-line ticket to the Callixtus Catacombs, bypass regular queues and join a guided tour led by professionals fluent in English, Italian, German, French, or Spanish.

Catacombs of St. Callixtus

These catacombs are among Rome’s most significant early Christian burial sites, often referred to as the “Little Vatican” due to their historical importance and size.

  • Quickly access the underground complex using your skip-the-line entry, avoiding general admission lines.
  • Tour the Callixtus Catacombs with a guide through tunnels adorned with ancient burial niches, early Christian symbols, and worship areas.
  • An expert guide will provide context in English, Italian, German, French, or Spanish about how these galleries were used and preserved.
  • If you selected round-trip transfers, travel between central Rome and the catacombs in a dedicated vehicle for convenience.

Capuchin Crypt (upgrade option)

This optional upgrade includes entry to the Capuchin Crypt, known for its bone displays and reflective atmosphere. Some English-guided tours offer this as an additional experience.

  • If you choose a combined tour of both sites, enjoy transfers between the Catacombs of St. Callixtus and the Capuchin Crypt.
  • Explore on your own schedule with a Capuchin Crypt entry that includes an audioguide for historical insights into its chapels and displays.
  • This self-guided visit complements the guided catacombs tour, focusing on themes of mortality, faith, and the Capuchin order.

Appian Way golf cart tour (upgrade option)

The semi-private Appian Way Golf Cart Tour adds an open-air ride along one of ancient Rome’s most significant roads to your catacombs entry experience.

  • Tour the Catacombs and Appian Way in a guided golf cart, allowing you to see more than on foot while enjoying close-up views of historical sites.
  • Travel with up to 14 guests accompanied by an English-speaking driver guide who highlights ancient structures along the Appian Way’s historic route.
  • Your catacombs entry ticket is included in this option, combining both underground and surface-level explorations.
  • A bottle of water is provided during the semi-private golf cart tour to keep you refreshed.

Inclusions & Exclusions

  • Guided tour of Callixtus Catacombs featuring skip-the-line entry
  • Expert guide speaking English, Italian, German, or Spanish
  • Round-trip transfers to the Catacombs based on your selected option
  • Transfers available for both Catacombs and Capuchin Crypt as per chosen option
  • Entry to Capuchin Crypt with audioguide included in certain options
  • Semi-private guided golf cart tour of Callixtus Catacombs and Appian Way, depending on your selected option
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks

This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.

Must Know

  • Wear comfortable walking shoes as there are uneven surfaces inside the catacombs.
  • Carry a light jacket since temperatures underground can be cooler than expected.
  • Ensure your clothing covers knees and shoulders to meet entry requirements for religious sites like the Catacombs of St. Callixtus.
  • The tour involves approximately 50 irregular steps with no elevator or seating, so it's not accessible by wheelchair or stroller.

Ticket Delivery

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.

Cancellation Policy

These tickets can't be rescheduled or cancelled.

Frequently asked questions

Clear answers to the most common questions travelers ask before booking this experience.

Booking FAQs

Footwear: Wear comfortable walking shoes because there are uneven surfaces inside the catacombs. Clothing layers: Carry a light jacket since temperatures underground are cooler. Modest dress: Ensure knees and shoulders are covered for entry to religious sites such as the catacombs and Capuchin Crypt.

Stairs: Expect about 50 irregular steps with no elevator or seating, so it is not wheelchair or stroller accessible. Health conditions: This experience is not recommended if you have claustrophobia, mobility issues, or respiratory conditions.

Photography and filming: Do not take photos or videos inside the catacombs or the Capuchin Crypt. Large bags: Do not bring large bags or backpacks into the monuments. Food, drinks, smoking: Do not smoke, eat, or drink inside the monuments.

Dress code: Knees and shoulders must be covered inside all religious sites on this tour. Physical activity: This is a walking tour with stairs and uneven paths, so be prepared for moderate physical effort. Venue closures: Catacombs of Domitilla are closed on Tuesdays, and Catacombs of St. Callixtus are closed on Wednesdays. Return transport from crypt: From the Capuchin Crypt, you must arrange your own transport back. Group size: Some options run in small groups of up to 14 or 25 guests, as indicated in the ticket. Water provision: A bottle of water is provided only with the Semi-Private Appian Way Golf Cart Tour option.

Yes, it is a guided tour with options for English, Italian, German, French, or Spanish.

Skip-the-line entry allows you to bypass regular ticket queues but does not exempt you from mandatory security checks.

The catacombs have about 50 irregular steps and no elevator or seating, making them unsuitable for wheelchairs or strollers.

Wear comfortable walking shoes, carry a light jacket, and ensure your clothing covers knees and shoulders as modest dress is required.

The experience includes guided tours of the Catacombs with skip-the-line entry, expert guides speaking multiple languages, and optional round-trip transfers from central Rome.

Yes, you can upgrade your ticket to include an entry to the Capuchin Crypt with an audioguide.

You have the choice of round-trip transfers from central Rome as part of optional upgrades.

Explore one of Rome's oldest and largest Christian burial sites, walk through underground tunnels, chapels, frescoed chambers, and papal crypts with your guide sharing stories of early Christian Rome.

Gratuities for the tour are not included. Food & beverages are also excluded from this experience.

Yes, you can enhance your experience with an optional semi-private guided golf cart tour of the Catacombs and Appian Way.

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