Rome: Half–Day Catacombs & Crypts Underground Tour
Duration: 4 hours
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Rome: 2.5-Hour Catacombs & Religious History Tour
Product ID: 213009
Plunge into the darkness of the Ancient Roman world. Discover their strange sects and weird rituals on this tour of Ancient Rome’s burial ground. Learn about early Christianity and the strange mystery cult that proceeded it.
About this activity
Duration 150 minutes
Printed or mobile voucher accepted
Instant confirmation
Live tour guide
English
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before activity starts
Experience
Highlights
- Explore the underground Catacombs of Domitilla
- Learn about early Christianity in the Basilica of St Clement
- Reveal ancient mysteries in the Temple of Mithras
- Hear stories about the lives, deaths, and strange religious practices of Ancient Romans
- Enjoy a full guided tour from an expert guide
Full description
Rome’s catacombs of Domitilla kept their secrets secure for 1000s of years, but now you can visit the burial ground of Ancient Rome. Head 50 feet underground for a journey of discovery to find the treasures of late pagan and early Christian Rome.
Inside the catacombs are over 26,000 tombs of Ancient Rome's dead. Built between the 1st and 5th-centuries AD, the catacombs contain both pagan and early Christian remains.
Afterward, head to the Basilica of St. Clement which has stood on this site since the 4th-century and has been a place of worship for even longer. Go underground to find the Temple of Mithras, an ancient Roman mystery cult. Discover how in the 2nd-century AD, people would gather here to engage in the mysterious rituals of this virility-obsessed cult.
Inside the catacombs are over 26,000 tombs of Ancient Rome's dead. Built between the 1st and 5th-centuries AD, the catacombs contain both pagan and early Christian remains.
Afterward, head to the Basilica of St. Clement which has stood on this site since the 4th-century and has been a place of worship for even longer. Go underground to find the Temple of Mithras, an ancient Roman mystery cult. Discover how in the 2nd-century AD, people would gather here to engage in the mysterious rituals of this virility-obsessed cult.
Includes
- All entrance fees
- Professional licensed guide
- Transportation in between sights
What’s Not Included
- Food and beverages
- Gratuities (optional)
Not suitable for
- People with mobility impairments
- People with claustrophobia
Prepare for the activity
Meeting point
At the crossroad between Via del Circo Massimo and Viale Aventino. Head to the the newsstand at the Metro sign "M" of the subway station Circo Massimo, on the B line (on the side of Circo Massimo).
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Important information
What to bring
- Passport or ID card
- Comfortable shoes
- Warm clothing
- Jacket
Not allowed
- Sleeveless shirts
Know before you go
• Moderate amount of walking involved
From US$ 111.46 per person
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Rome: 2.5-Hour Catacombs & Religious History Tour
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