Rome Catacombs Guided Tour withTransfer
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Experience Highlights
This guided tour will take you on an underground tour of the tunnels that wind through Rome's earliest Christian catacombs . In addition, this tour includes a round-trip transfer by air-conditioned minibus. You will get a glimpse of the early Christian cemeteries and worship a few years after the death of Jesus Christ.
- Learn about the history of the origins of Christianity, as well as one of its most famous cemeteries.
- Learn all about what you see on this expertly guided tour.
- Return trip to and from the catacombs in an air-conditioned minibus is included.
What’s included
- Entrance to the Catacombs
- Professional guide
- Return journey in air-conditioned minibus
- 25-minute multimedia video on Ancient Rome
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Step by Step
This guided tour lasts in total about one and a half hours. This time includes the return journey to and from the catacombs on the outskirts of Rome and the tour along the catacombs which lasts approximately 45 minutes. As the tour is designed for a maximum of 15 people, all trips are conducted in an air-conditioned minibus for the comfort of the group.
Before you begin your underground adventure, you'll watch a 25-minute multimedia video about Ancient Rome to get you up to speed and enjoy the experience with more context.
The catacombs contain the history of the earliest Christian cemeteries, as well as their first place of worship. They were created in response to the shortage of land for the remains of the deceased. So during this visit you will be able to explore all the underground tunnels, and learn all the stories and anecdotes hidden in these places.
Discover the section of its intricate system of underground burial chambers that extend over four levels. Learn about how the faith transitioned from paganism to Christianity from an expert guide.