Turbopass Discount: Catacombs guided tour with transfer only

Touristation Aracoeli, Piazza D'Aracoeli, 16 3h

Description

Embark on a fascinating underground tour of the Catacombs, taking you into the unusual history of Rome. Head far below its busy streets and towering monuments to the concealed side of this ancient city. Follow along as your expert guide tells reveals little-known mysteries of Rome's darker side. Begin your tour at one of the most spectacular centrally located squares in Rome, Venice Square, next to the Townhall. Hop on a panoramic bus and head to the Catacombs, following a roundtrip panoramic route.

Begin your underground tour and explore these extensive tunnels lined with tombs carved right out of the rock, and hear the fascinating history of these sacred places. Learn about how dating almost 2,000 years to the 2nd century AD, this extensive network of underground tunnels was once a burial ground and a place of worship for the first Christians in Rome.

Combine your tour with the additional option to visit the Trevi district underground guided tour. The guided tour is available only in English and French. Explore the ruins and hidden passages beneath the Trevi district and the surrounding area. Listen all the histories and anecdotes from your guide.

Combine your tour with the additional option to visit the fascinating Capuchin Museum and his crypt. Visit on your own the famous Capuchin Crypt in Via Veneto with your audioguide! Learn about the crypt and the remains of the approximately 4,000 friars to decorate the floor-to-ceiling designs, lending it the macabre nickname of "the Bone Chapel". Please note if you want to visit everything in the same day, the first available time for the Capuchin Crypt visit is at 14:45.

Highlights

  • Ancient cobblestone path along the Appian Way

    Be transported back to ancient times as you take a tour of the Catacombs in Rome

  • Touristation hop-on hop-off bus at the Temple of Saturn in the Roman Forum

    Benefit from the transfer by open bus through a panoramic route

  • Underground tunnel with carved burial niches in the Roman catacombs

    Visit the extensive tunnels which were once a burial ground and place of worship

  • Touristation group at the Roman catacombs

    Hear the fascinating history and stories of these sacred places from your guide

What's included

  • Assistance at Touristation Aracoeli
  • Skip-the-line ticket for Catacombs (according to the Catacombs Calendar)
  • Guided tour (Italian, English, French, Spanish, German, and Polish)
  • Return transfer from Touristation Aracoeli Office (Piazza d'Ara Coeli, 16)

Not included

  • Drink and food
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Important information

  • Catacombs tour is not recommended for travelers who may get claustrophobic due to the small spaces. The tour is not accessible for visitors on wheelchairs or with severe motor disabilities.
  • Dress code is required: shoulders and knees has to be covered.
  • Visitors with specific disabilities may be entitled to a free ticket after speaking directly to the ticket office of Catacombs.
  • Catacombs and Trevi District Underground are in different locations: transfer is not included. You will visit the Catacombs first and Trevi District Underground according to your staying in Rome. The Trevi District Underground Guided Tour is only in English and French.

Questions

  • Is this suitable for everyone?
    The catacombs involve walking through narrow, underground corridors, so it may not be suitable for visitors with mobility restrictions or those uncomfortable in confined spaces. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes and bring a light jacket — the underground chambers can feel cool.
  • Where does the experience start?
    The tour starts at the Touristation Aracoeli Office, located in Piazza d’Aracoeli 16. Please arrive a few minutes early to check in before the tour begins.

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