Appian Way Catacombs Tour

Join us and discover the hidden side of Rome on this tour of the catacombs on the Appian Way. You'll uncover the mysterious past of the city with fascinating facts about the Romans and Catholics.

Tour Options

When booking, you can choose from the following options: both include an English-speaking guide, admission tickets, and transport. Here are the details:

Tour of the Appian Way Catacombs

At the scheduled time, we'll meet at the Basilica of Saints Cosme and Damian to start the tour. We will travel to the Christian Catacombs of Callixtus on the ancient Appian Way, a site dating back to Roman times.

With a guide, we'll explore the labyrinth of tunnels carved in volcanic tuff, discovering graves from the first Christians. The tour will last approximately 1.5 to 2 hours.

Tour of the Appian Way Catacombs + Mamertine Prison

This option includes visits to two of Ancient Rome's most iconic sites. Departing from the Basilica of Saints Cosme and Damian, we will first visit the Mamertine Prison, where important figures such as Saint Peter and Saint Paul were held before execution under Nero.

Next, we will head to the Christian Catacombs on the ancient Appian Way to explore the underground tunnels and learn about funerary practices. This tour will last approximately 2.5 to 3 hours.

Itinerary Changes

If the Catacombs of Callixtus are not open, we will visit the Catacombs of San Sebastian.

Meeting Point Change

Due to Italian Republic Day events, until May 31, 2025, the meeting point will be Via Frangipane, 30.