Catacombs Underground

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Travel back in time as you explore the historic Appian Way, one of the earliest roads built by the Romans. With centuries-old paving stones beneath your feet, follow the path once used by legions, merchants, and travelers. Along the way, discover ancient tombs and ruins that tell the story of Rome’s expansion. Pause to admire the Mausoleum of Cecilia Metella. Then, stand in awe beneath the remains of Rome’s iconic aqueducts. These towering structures once supplied fresh water to the ancient city. Finally, it's time to experience the eerie and fascinating Catacombs of San Sebastiano in a crowd-free setting as the last visitors of the day. Venture into underground tunnels lined with ancient frescoes and early Christian burial sites, gaining insight into Rome’s hidden past. Enjoy a hassle-free experience with private, air-conditioned transport between sites and an expert guide to bring history to life. Uncover Rome’s lesser-known wonders on this immersive tour.

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This underground tour of the Catacombs takes you deeper into the unusual history of Rome, far below its busy streets and towering monuments to the concealed side of this ancient city. The itinerary includes some of the most uncommon and mysterious sites of the Eternal City. Panoramic open bus bring you from the city center to the Rome underground venue of the catacombs. This extensive network of tunnels snaking underground was once both a burial ground and a place of worship for the first Christians in Rome. With an expert guide you’ll explore and hear the fascinating history of these sacred places.

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To truly understand Rome, we must dig downwards. Explore underground passageways and discover the secrets of the largest catacombs in Rome with this small group walking tour. Your expert historian guide will explain how this network of sacred tunnels is associated with the first Christians in ancient Rome. Listen to stories about the roots of Christianity’s most enduring rites and rituals as you wander through ancient passageways containing over 150,000 bodies and stretching over 17 kilometres. This small group, personal experience is not to be missed.

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The famous Capuchin Catacombs of Palermo, one of the most famous mummies cemeteries in the world. Here in the company of an expert local guide, we will know the history of the over 2,000 embalmed mummies including the famous Rosalia Lombardo, called the Sleeping Beauty of Palermo. By visiting the various corridors of the underground cemetery, we will be able to understand much of the Sicilian society of the past and the various methods of mummification invented by the Capuchin friars.

Discover the secrets of Rome's underground and explore the largest catacombs in Rome with an expert guide. Descend into the large complex of underground tunnels that make up the catacombs of Domitila. Hear the stories behind the earliest Christian rites and rituals and marvel at ancient artworks. We will explore several parts of the catacombs learning about death in ancient Rome and see crypts with pagan and Christian decorative themes including the tomb of Diogenes, a grave digger who created the endless corridors of graves.

EXCLUSIVE COLOSSEUM, ROMAN FORUM & CATACOMBS UNDERGROUND FULL-DAY GUIDED TOUR AND TRANSFER BY PANORAMIC OPEN BUS Return in time with our tour of the Colosseum and Roman Forum in Rome. Explore the first and second tiers for great views. Then, walk through the ruins of the Roman Forum with your guide, an art and archaeology expert. After the Colosseum tour, take a break. Reach the Catacombs tour meeting point and start, on board a minivan, an experience in one of the most exciting places in Rome, the Catacombs on the Ancient Appian Way. You'll descend into a complex network of underground tunnels, among the longest in the world, where you can admire frescoes, crypts rich in inscriptions, mausoleums, sarcophagi, and tombs. You'll also find the burial of popes, martyrs, and, according to legends, even some apostles. The catacombs visit will change based on opening days. End of the tour, you will be transferred back to the meeting point.

Discover St. Peter's Basilica and the Underground Catacombs of Rome. Before or after visiting the Catacombs with a Guided Tour, you can see the Basilica of St. Peters at your own pace with an audio guide. St. Peter's Basilica is the largest in the world. This colossal basilica, erected on St. Peter's burial ground, houses many masterpieces by the most influential artists in art history. Marvel at Michelangelo's Pietà, Bernini's Baldachin, and the tombs of the Popes and St. Peter. Discover the underground catacombs with a Guided Tour. Most of the Catacombs are located on the ancient Appian Way and are underground tunnels that branch out for dozens of kilometers. The Catacombs were the cemeteries of the early Christians who buried their dead and Popes here for centuries. Pick up the audio guide and a paper map at the 'Portico' of St. Peter's Basilica and use it to discover its rich history. The audio guide is available in Italian, English, Spanish, and French from 9:00 am to 4.00 pm.

Don't miss the opportunity to visit the underground catacombs with a guided tour and, at your own pace, enjoy an alternative means of transport, navigating the Tiber with a riverboat. A combination of a 24-hour ticket for the hop-on hop-off boat and a guided tour of the Catacombs with an expert tour guide to maximize your time in Rome. Travel through time to discover a hidden and underground parallel world in which, for centuries, Jews and Christians have looked after and venerated the dead. Before or after your visit to the Catacombs, the hop-on, hop-off river boat ticket, valid for 24 hours from first use, offers a comfortable way to explore the city. You can embark or disembark the boat from one of the piers, enjoying a leisurely journey through the historic center away from the hustle and bustle of traffic. The boats on the Tiber provide a relaxing means of transport, allowing you to experience Rome from a unique perspective and capture some memorable moments.

Explore a surprising lesser-known gem in the city center before jumping outside the city walls to the mazy Roman Catacombs. Go deep underground in a dark world of secret cults and ancient wall paintings with a small-group guided tour. Visit 2 contrasting underground sights with an expert guide. Discover the place of a hidden cult 14 meters below St. Clement’s Basilica and descend into the twisty tunnels of the Catacombs of Domitilla.

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Not many places in Rome are off the beaten track so we’re going underground to witness the wonders of the Ancient Appian way. Experience the epitome of Rome as you ride our professional electric bikes through the lush meadows and captivating archaeological sites of the Ancient Appian Way, like the Regional Park! Descend 40 feet through a Roman quarry and uncover a story that has remained hidden for centuries. We will tell you a story which has remained untold for a long time. Quiet yet fascinating galleries which once hosted ancient roman catacombs were later turned into air raid shelters during the World War ll. The catacombs of San Callisto are part of the so-called Callistian complex, an area of about 30 hectares between the Via Appia Antica, the Via Ardeatina and the Via delle Sette Chiese, in Rome, which houses various funerary areas and catacombs

On this half-day tour of the catacombs outside Rome you will visit the Catacombs of San Callisto and learn why burial in this way became a necessity. You will walk a part of the Via Appia Antica, the so-called ‘Appian Way’, one of Ancient Rome’s oldest and most important roads’ used for military expeditions and along which thousands of slaves were crucified during Spartacus’ revolt. You will also see the Circus of Maxentius and one of Rome’s aqueducts, vital for providing enough water for the capital of an empire, learning about its complicated structure and construction.

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It is a totally personalized service in a sprinter with a maximum of 13 passengers for your comfort and with fully trained official tourist guides ready to make your experience unforgettable and unique.

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 this extensive 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 personalized and exclusive experience, book your very own Private Tour, 30 minutes longer and includes a visit to the Capuchin Crypt! The Catacombs visit will be in a larger group, led by their official guides.

Our exclusive Tour + Transfer, we will take you directly from your accommodation to visit the Catacombs of the Capuchin friars and the Cathedral of Monreale on the slopes of Mount Caputo. The Cloister, with its colorful mosaics, is considered the most sought after monument that can be built in its kind. This only after discovering the underground cemetery of Capuchin monks on a journey through time and space to an absolutely fascinating, mysterious and fascinating world. The return transfer is included in the ticket.

Delve into the subterranean depths of history as you venture into the Roman Catacombs, a labyrinthine network that served as both a burial ground and sanctuary for early Christians. Led by a knowledgeable catacombs expert, wander through winding tunnels and chambers adorned with ancient frescoes and inscriptions, bearing testament to the enduring faith of bygone eras. Join a select group of fellow travelers for an immersive journey filled with camaraderie and shared discovery. Engage with your guide and companions as you unravel the mysteries of Rome's Christian legacy. Relax in luxurious comfort aboard an upscale vehicle, chauffeured by an English-speaking driver who will provide insightful commentary along the scenic route to your destination.

Colosseum Ancient Rome and Undergrounds Catacombs Exclusive Tours. Go back in time with this guided tour of the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum in Rome. Explore the first and second tiers for great views. Then walk through the ruins of Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum with your guide, an art and archaeology expert. After your Colosseum tour, take a break and get ready for an in-depth experience in one of the most exciting places in Rome, the Catacombs on the Ancient Appian Way. With a de luxe transfer, reach the catacombs and descend into a complex network of underground tunnels, among the longest in the world, where you can admire ancient frescoes, crypts rich in inscriptions, small mausoleums, sarcophagi, and tombs. You'll also find the burial of famous people like popes, martyrs, and even some apostles. The catacombs we'll visit (San Calisto, San Sebastiano, or Santa Domitilla) will change depending on the day.

Underground walking tour inside Petrovaradin fortress is 1km long out of 16km long network that stretches through 2/3 of the fortress. Tunnel network is spread in four levels and the tour leads you through the first level that is 30-40 minutes long. Tour guide explains history of the fortress and how the tunnel system would be used for defense of the fortress.

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Let's go to the Historic Center of Lima! Where the most important events in Peruvian history occurred. The Foundation of Lima by the Spanish Conqueror Pizarro, and years later the Proclamation of Independence of Peru. We'll also know its Pre-Columbian past. Lima is millenary! The Plaza San Martín,"Jirón de la Unión","Plaza de Armas", and of course the mysterious Catacombs of San Francisco; and its underground crypts. It'll be a great day!

Did you know that there are Christian tombs dating back to the 3rd and the 4th century under St. Sophia church? Prepare for a loaded experience as we explore the remains of an early Christian necropolis and stroll through a labyrinth of sarcophagi! Feel like the protagonist of a mystery novel as we tour the underground and explore the tomb pits, stone tombs, stone sarcophagi, the typical late antiquity masonry tombs with semi-cylindrical vaults, as well as the separate Honorius Tomb, I will tell you many thrilling stories from the history of the ancient church of St. Sophia throughout the centuries. Come rain or shine, this is a great experience for all the brave explorers at any time of the year!

Next to the classical and touristic Rome, there is a hidden city. Enjoy an afternoon in the mysterious underground streets of Rome and visit two of the legendary Catacombs of Rome. Discover the ancestral and underground area of the Eternal city by taking a fascinating tour its underground and explore several burial chambers and various pagan burial sites. In Rome there are some of the oldest and longest burial underground tunnels in the world, hundreds of kilometers of catacombs run underneath the town and its outskirts! Hear all about the history of these mystical places from a professional guide that will accompany you along the narrow underground tunnels.