St Callixstus Catacombs and Ancient Appian Way

HIGHLIGHTS

• Discover St Calisto catacomb
• Enjoy a private guided tour
• Learn everything about Rome underground
• Walking tour of the Ancient Appian Way
• A private and dedicated guide will accompany you in this experience

FULL DESCRIPTION

Embark on an in-depth experience, during which you’ll discover a fascinating past, accompanied by an expert guide. Travel through time to discover a hidden and parallel world in which Jews and Christians have looked after and venerated the dead for centuries. Descend into the ancient world of the Catacombs, a complex network of underground tunnels that occupies an area of about fifteen hectares and that consists of tunnels on several levels. In the catacomb of Saint Calisto, you will have the opportunity to see ancient frescoes, crypts with inscriptions carved on the walls, niches with the remains of skeletons, small mausoleums, sarcophagi, tombs, and small chapels. Then, you will have the chanche to visit the Ancient Appian Way, one of the earliest and strategically most important Roman roads of the ancient republic. It used to connect Rome to Southern Italy.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

• Small Group Tour of the Catacomb guided by a specialized Catacomb guide
• Entrance ticket
• Walking tour of the Appian Way
• Tour with private guide

NOT INCLUDED

Pickup and drop off

WHAT TO BRING

Passport or ID card Comfortable shoes

NOT ALLOWED

• Weapons or sharp objects
• Luggage or large bags
• Walking frames

WHAT TO KNOW

This tour is not wheelchair accessible. This tour is not recommended if you suffer from claustrophobia. The tour operates in all weather conditions, so please dress accordingly. The tour is private with the exception of the visit inside the catacombs, which will be in a small group organized by the catacombs staff.