How do historians and archaeologists learn about Ancient History? By exploring underground of course! Over the past few centuries underground exploration has revealed a vast amount of sites ranging from cult Pagan temples to early Christian Catacombs. This exclusive tour will visit two amazing sites, learning the secrets of the many layers of Rome.Your tour begins at the beautifully preserved Basilica of San Clemente where we descend over five stories underground. You will learn about Medieval popes and secret Pagan rituals admiring artistic masterpieces from the 2nd century AD until the 15th century AD. Explore mysterious religions and even discover fresh water sources that lie deep in the earth!
Led by your expert guide, hop on a pre-booked taxi that will then take you to one of the most well-known graveyards in Italy. Descend this ancient Christian burial ground and explore the narrow tunnels filled with empty graves – an ongoing point of fascination for historians. Finally, at the end of the tour you will be driven back to the center of Rome by a pre-booked taxi.
Catacombs And Hidden Underground Rome: Small Group Max 6 People
Tour Information
Key Details
- Mobile Voucher Accepted
- Hotel pickup Available
- Instant Confirmation
- Lowest Price Guaranteed
- Duration: 2 Hrs 30 Mins
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Language:
English
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Departure Time :
Tuesday's and Fridays at 9:30am Sunday's at 2:30pm
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Return Details :
• Please plan to arrive 10-15 minutes prior to commencement time of the tour • not wheelchair accessible
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Cancellation Policy : This activity is non-refundable Tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.
Overview
In the intimacy of a semi-private group with MAX 6 people guaranteed, or in the luxury of your very own private group, travel back in time and experience Ancient Rome's underground levels on thisextensive catacombs tour. With the assistance of your expert guide, make your way through the various narrow passageways and tombs, graves to many of Rome's earliest Christian citizens. Witness amazing artwork still visible on the walls from the first millennium, and be enveloped by the sacred, and also a bit creepy, atmosphere of these underground tunnels.
Here you will hear a different story, that of the Rome that is still buried underground, uncovering its turbulent relationship with Christianity in its earliest years.
If you want a truly personalized and exclusive experience, book your very own Private Tour which is 30 minutes longer and includes a visit to the Capuchin Crypt!
You can choose your selection upon booking.
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Itinerary:
How do historians and archaeologists learn about Ancient History? By exploring underground of course! Over the past few centuries underground exploration has revealed a vast amount of sites ranging from cult Pagan temples to early Christian Catacombs. This exclusive tour will visit two amazing sites, learning the secrets of the many layers of Rome. Your tour begins at the beautifully preserved Basilica of San Clemente where we descend over five stories underground. You will learn about Medieval popes and secret Pagan rituals admiring artistic masterpieces from the 2nd century AD until the 15th century AD. Explore mysterious religions and even discover fresh water sources that lie deep in the earth!
Led by your expert guide, hop on a pre-booked taxi that will then take you to one of the most well-known graveyards in Italy. Descend this ancient Christian burial ground and explore the narrow tunnels filled with empty graves – an ongoing point of fascination for historians. Finally, at the end of the tour you will be driven back to the center of Rome by a pre-booked taxi.
Inclusions
- Private Tour option available
- taxi transportation between sites
- Professional, local, expert guide!
- Semi Private Tour of MAX 6 people GUARANTEED
Exclusions
- gratuities
- food and drinks
- hotel pick-up/drop off
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Traveler Reviews
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This was a last minute booking as another operator cancelled our tour for the day. Imagine our surprise when we had our own private guide. Apparently the other family cancelled and instead of leaving us in the lurch they sent our great guide Massimo. It was a really interesting tour and doing something mostly underground on a day with 100 degree temps was a blessing. The driver taking us to the second stop even graciously took us back to our apartment so we didn't have to walk in the heat. Above and Beyond for our tour! Thank you Liv Tours!!
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Marco was an excellent guide for what was an interesting history lesson across the centuries - to my teens dismay we didn’t see any mummified bodies but they found it interesting none the less. We enjoyed the experience very much.
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We had a wonderful experience with Tiffany on our tour of the Catacombs on Friday 4th August. Tiffany was very friendly & approachable. She made us feel at ease & ensured that we were enjoying our tour at all times. Tiffany was clearly very knowledgeable. Her explaination / description during the tour was excellent. It felt like we were there with a friend. She has been doing this tour for 18yrs. She still exuded an enthusiasm & humble respect for what we were seeing that meant we were able to fully engage & absorb the experience. It was evident that she truly loves what she does. There was only 4 of us including 2 teenagers (a tough crowd) but she was able to get everobe involved & actively engaged. She is a credit to your company. This is the 2nd LivTour we have taken in Rome. (We did the colloseum last year - a fab tour also). We will highly recommend you to friends & will use your company again in future trips.
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This was an excellent tour to help understand the layers of Rome’s development as a city from ancient times to present day. So interesting and also nice to go underground where it is cool during a hot summer day! The pictures of the skulls in the ad is misleading since there are no bones laying around which I was glad for!
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Andy was great! We really enjoyed our tour with him. He even found ways to get my 14 year old engaged and enjoy! It was such a great educational experience of Rome!
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We really enjoyed our tour with Massimo! Everything was well organized and thought out and Massimo was a terrific guide. Highly recommend!
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Massimo was a great guide attentive and knowledgeable. Throughout the tour was making sure we were comfortable. Recommend this tour
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Such an excellent tour!! Melvin was such a great tour guide. He had a wonderful sense of humor, made the tour SO educational, as well as fun, and truly made the Catacombs memorable! We would highly recommend this tour through LivTours!
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Such an amazing experience, a must do tour for anyone visiting Rome! Ella was the best guide! Our family thoroughly enjoyed it.
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I loved how Tiffany made the information interesting with the way she explained it instead of most tours being boring