Secret Rome Basilicas and hidden Underground Catacombs Tour

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Mobile ticket
Offered in: German, Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Group max 30 partecipants
Professional local guide
Drop-off at S. Maria deglia Angeli e dei Martiri near Metro A stop Repubblica and Termini Station
Pickup (only in hotels listed in central Rome)
All transfers in an air-conditioned coach bus
Headset don't miss any single word

Optional gratuities
Food and Drinks

Overview

Admire two of the most important Basilicas of the Catholic world and the unforgettable Catacombs. See the worshiped the Holy Stairs at St. John in Lateran. The heart of Christianity from the time of the persecutions to the rise of the Pope's power. A fascinating journey into the history of Catholic Rome, uncover ancient secrets hidden beneath the surface of modern Rome

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Hotel pick up option: Be ready 45 minutes before departure in the hotel lobby (60 minutes for non-central hotels). For info regarding service feasibility/coverage verification, ask the reception or contact our booking office. If your hotel is not covered, please reach the meeting point on your own. Meeting point option: ... If your accommodation isn't within the pickup service area, please come directly to the tour's starting point. Please reach Via Carlo Alberto, 3 - in front of Hotel Mecenate Palace Rome Read more ▼

Meeting points

Via Carlo Alberto in front of Hotel Mecenate Palace Rome Please note: From April to October tour starts at 14:30 PM From November to March tour starts at 14:00 PM

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Drop-off in front of Santa Maria degli Angeli e dei Martiri near Metro A line stop Piazza della Repubblica and Termini Station (metro A and B)

Itinerary

Catacombs of Saint Callixtus

Sited along the Appian way, these catacombs were built after AD 150, with some private Christian hypogea and a funeral area directly dependent on the Catholic Church. It takes its name from the deacon Saint Callixtus, proposed by Pope Zephyrinus in the administration of the same cemetery - on his accession as pope, he enlarged the complex, that quite soon became the official one for the Roman Church. The arcades, where more than fifty martyrs and sixteen pontiffs were buried, form part of a complex graveyard that occupies fifteen hectares and is almost 20 km (12 mi) long.

2 hours
Arcibasilica di San Giovanni in Laterano

The Cathedral of the Most Holy Savior and of Saints John the Baptist and the Evangelist in the Lateran, (Italian: Santissimo Salvatore e Santi Giovanni Battista ed Evangelista in Laterano) – also known as the Papal Archbasilica of St. John [in] Lateran, St. John Lateran, or the Lateran Basilica – is the cathedral church of Rome and serves as the seat of the Roman Pontiff. It is the oldest and highest ranking of the four papal major basilicas, giving it the unique title of "archbasilica". Because it is the oldest public church in the city of Rome, it is the oldest and most important basilica of the Western world,and houses the cathedra of the Roman bishop, it has the title of ecumenical mother church of the Catholic faithful.

30 minutes
Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore

The basilica enshrines the venerated image of Salus Populi Romani, depicting the Blessed Virgin Mary as the help and protectress of the Roman people, which was granted a Canonical coronation by Pope Gregory XVI on 15 August 1838 accompanied by his Papal bull Cælestis Regina. Pursuant to the Lateran Treaty of 1929 between the Holy See and Italy, the Basilica is within Italian territory and not the territory of the Vatican City State.However, the Holy See fully owns the Basilica, and Italy is legally obligated to recognize its full ownership to concede to it "the immunity granted by International Law to the headquarters of the diplomatic agents of foreign States

30 minutes

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Sleeveless shirts and shorts are not permitted inside churches
Not recommended for individuals with claustropobhia

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April 25100% refund

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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Underground catacombs tour

Published on Oct, 2024

Tour guide was very knowledgeable and told us a lot about the history of Rome and churches would 100% recommend this tour. Underground catacombs were very interesting. Would recommend if coming to Rome

Would highly recommend. .

Published on Jun, 2024

Alessandro was really good. So much information Loved the churches too. Plenty of time for all sites.

Digging deep into Rome’s religious history

Published on Nov, 2023

Great way to understand more about Rome’s Christian history, and see beyond the city walls. The catacombs are incredible…

Catacombs and Basilicas

Published on Sep, 2023

Catacombs are amazing. Basilicas are absolutely beautiful. Our tour guide was knowledgeable and very polite.

Great tour

Published on Oct, 2022

We were so excited to see 3 of the sites we have always wanted to see in Rome the catacombs Saint John Lateran in Saint Mary major churches. Our tour guide had a good knowledge of everything we had a great time.

Secret Rome Basilicas and hidden Underground Catacombs Tour | 3 hours

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Itinerary

Catacombs of Saint Callixtus

Arcibasilica di San Giovanni in Laterano

Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore

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