Catacombe di San Callisto

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Appian Way, Aqueducts, and Catacombs e-bike tour in Rome
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Appian Way, Aqueducts, and Catacombs e-bike tour in Rome

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Saint Callixtus Catacomb Tour
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Saint Callixtus Catacomb Tour

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Rome Catacombs of St. Callixtus Half-Day Guided Tour
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Rome Catacombs of St. Callixtus Half-Day Guided Tour

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Catacombs and Capuchin Crypt Tour in Rome
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Catacombs and Capuchin Crypt Tour in Rome

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Rome Underground Tour with Catacombs and Bone Crypt Tickets
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Appian Way small group half-day e-bike tour with bike shuttle
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Appian Way small group half-day e-bike tour with bike shuttle

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Domitilla and Callisto Catacombs with Optional Capuchin Crypt Tour
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Domitilla and Callisto Catacombs with Optional Capuchin Crypt Tour

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Rome Appian Way Half-Day Private City Highlights Tour
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Rome Appian Way Half-Day Private City Highlights Tour

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Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel Tickets
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Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel Tickets

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Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
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Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill

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St. Peter Basilica with Optional Dome Ticket
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St. Peter Basilica with Optional Dome Ticket

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Pantheon Ticket in Rome
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Pantheon Ticket in Rome

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Where to stay in Catacombe di San Callisto

The Social Hub Rome
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The Social Hub Rome

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Jo&Joe Roma
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Jo&Joe Roma

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Hotel Diana Roof Garden
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Hotel Diana Roof Garden

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Stazione Tiburtina Roma
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Stazione Tiburtina Roma

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Best Western Plus Hotel Universo
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Best Western Plus Hotel Universo

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Hotel Seiler
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Hotel Seiler

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Adesso Hotel
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Adesso Hotel

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Roma Resort Termini
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Roma Resort Termini

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Hotel 55 Fifty five
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Hotel 55 Fifty five

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Vatican City Relais
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Vatican City Relais

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Hostel Trastevere
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Hostel Trastevere

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The Hoxton Rome
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The Hoxton Rome

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Events with a lot of buzz

La Traviata at St. Paul's Within the Walls in Rome
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La Traviata at St. Paul's Within the Walls in Rome

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I Virtuosi dell opera di Roma ticket
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I Virtuosi dell opera di Roma ticket

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Freddie Mercury Opera show in Rome
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Freddie Mercury Opera show in Rome

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 Welcome to Rome Multimedia Experience Ticket
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Welcome to Rome Multimedia Experience Ticket

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Opera Arias Concert in Rome
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Opera Arias Concert in Rome

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Open-air opera and aperitif in Rome
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Open-air opera and aperitif in Rome

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Transport to & from Catacombe di San Callisto

Trenitalia Pass: Italy Train Ticket
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Trenitalia Pass: Italy Train Ticket

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€ 139.00
Leonardo Express city center - Fiumicino airport shared transfer
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Leonardo Express city center - Fiumicino airport shared transfer

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Interrail Italy Pass
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Interrail Italy Pass

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Italy Train Tickets
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Italy Train Tickets

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Rome-Sorrento Shuttle Bus with Tour Leader
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Rome-Sorrento Shuttle Bus with Tour Leader

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Rome Car Rental with Driver-Vatican Museums, St. Peter's Basilica, The Colosseum
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Rome Car Rental with Driver-Vatican Museums, St. Peter's Basilica, The Colosseum

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Rome Termini Luggage Storage Service by Radical Storage
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Rome Termini Luggage Storage Service by Radical Storage

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Catacombe di San Callisto Reviews

Klook User
2026-06-12 10:23:59
Fantastic 5.0
it was an awesome way to spend a couple of hours! dont be too early tho, not much to do there before they open!!
Tiffany ******
2026-06-08 13:57:50
Fantastic 5.0
Our guide Cristina was so lovely, caring and passionate about her job! Very knowledgeable, we saw things and learnt about things we had not expected. My Mum is a well into her 70’s and Cristina was always looking out for her. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone.
Soong **********
2026-05-03 13:53:58
Fantastic 5.0
Our guide Patrick Sweeney was amazing and really made the centuries old place come to life with his stories and relevance/meaning to our lives today. Very inspiring and informative.
Klook User
2026-05-20 07:38:05
Great 4.0
The trip was good and whatever said was in a provided. But this 4 star is because my overall experience wasn't that great based on the actual arrangements made. I had expected to finish the Catacombs and the Crypt museum tour together within a single journey. Whereas the Crypt tour was to be done later whenever and the mode to reach there was the hop on hop off bus, which was trouble some, as the source and destination points had to be located and walked a lot which meant the trip couldn't complete in given time.
Charmain ***
2026-06-10 11:07:13
Fantastic 5.0
Eddy is the most amazing guide! He is equal parts of knowledgeable and humourous. His detailed explanations helped us to appreciate the centuries of history, culture and art that is preserved in the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel. I would definitely recommend paying more to get a guided experience! It's well worth it!
Klook 用戶
2026-06-24 03:27:06
Fantastic 5.0
I'd like to share my personal experience from a trip I took in June. It was incredibly difficult to book tickets for the Colosseum through the official website, so I spent a long time searching on a platform before I found this tour. Initially, I wanted a tour with a live guide, but the group fees were too expensive. So, I opted for a package that included an app-based audio guide instead (because my trip was planned at the last minute). This tour doesn't have a live guide. When you arrive at the site, you scan a QR code, and a Chinese-language tour guide (you need to download the POP guide app beforehand) will be available on your phone. The process involves arriving early at a shop near the Colosseum to exchange your voucher with a staff member. They will give you a physical ticket and the QR code for the audio guide. Once you have your ticket, you can head to the Colosseum. Since there's a scheduled entry time, you can arrive 15 minutes early, which is roughly your admission time. Look for staff members wearing yellow vests at the entrance, and after entering, you'll go through a security check. Although the platform mentioned skip-the-line access, I visited on a weekday and didn't have to wait long in line, only for the security check. (Customer service confirmed that this package does include skip-the-line service after the security check). After exploring the Colosseum, you can take a break outside before re-entering the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. (These have different entrances; there are three entrances to choose from here). It took me about 4-5 hours to walk through all three areas; they are truly vast. Overall, I think it was a good experience, and the customer service from the official platform was quite responsive when I communicated with them previously. Additionally, I've included my previous conversation with customer service below, where I had questions about this package. I didn't understand what "does not include the arena floor" meant at first, and customer service clarified it for me. You might find it helpful: "Does not include the arena floor" means you cannot walk to the very center of the arena, the ground level where gladiators used to fight. The main difference between the two options is the "viewing location": Your package (without the arena floor): You stand in the spectator stands (1st-2nd levels) and get a bird's-eye view of the entire interior of the arena and the underground area. This offers the most magnificent photo angles. Package with the arena floor: You can also walk onto the central wooden stage. So, even though my package didn't include walking onto the central stage (it was cheaper...), I could still see the entire Colosseum, which I thought was great. Just wanted to share that for your reference.
Klook User
2026-08-11 10:02:02
Fantastic 5.0
my walking tour of the Pantheon was amazing and Giorgio our guide was very friendly and gave us lots of information about the history of the sites that we visited. As it was summer he also tried to walk through the shaded areas as much as possible. We also went to the Piazza by St Agnes Church and you can see the groves from the chariots still. Highly recommend and found the meeting spot easy to find. Thank you so much
Klook User
2026-09-14 15:20:13
Fantastic 5.0
Very knowledgeable guide who show us more than I would see on my own. Recommend way to go. Thanks!
LIN *********
2026-05-18 00:27:25
Fantastic 5.0
The e-voucher provided by the Klook platform cannot be used directly. Please remember to refer to the email sent by the tour operator and go to the designated meeting point at the specified time to check in with the staff. After checking in, the tour guide will distribute tickets and audio guides to the group members (please keep your tickets safe, as they will be checked at least twice after entering the Vatican). Our tour guide was very responsible and knowledgeable, providing us with detailed explanations of the historical background and interesting facts about the Vatican and its architecture, which was very enriching. Please note that once you leave a building within the Vatican, you cannot re-enter it. If you wish to visit again, you will need to purchase another ticket (for example, once you leave the museum for the chapel, you cannot return to the museum). Also, this tour does not include Raphael's Rooms. Tickets to climb the dome must be purchased separately. The dome has two levels: the first level has 300 steps (with an elevator), and the second level to the very top has 200 steps (no elevator). From the highest building in Rome, you can overlook the entire city.

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What to know about Catacombe di San Callisto

The Catacombe di San Callisto, also known as the Catacombs of St. Callixtus in Rome, is the ancient underground cemetery that was the official burial place for the early Christian community in the third century. Around half a million Christians, including martyrs and 16 popes like Pope Damasus, found their final resting place here. The catacombs are named after Deacon St. Callixtus, whom Pope Zephyrinus put in charge of managing the cemetery in the early third century. Extending nearly 20 kilometers long and 20 meters deep with four levels, covering about 37 hectares, these Roman catacombs are a significant part of Rome's early Christian history. Back then, Christians in Rome struggled to find proper burial grounds. They either had to bury their loved ones in Pagan cemeteries or on private land. To solve this, with the help of volunteers and donations, they started building the Catacombs of St. Callixtus, gradually expanding the official cemetery over time. Explore this sacred site, where the history of the early Christian faith comes alive. Check out these tours and discover the stories of these Roman martyrs and the legacy they left behind in the Eternal City during early Christian Rome.
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Things to do in Catacombe di San Callisto

Explore the Catacombs

Discover the extensive network of tunnels and burial chambers within the catacombs, giving you a captivating insight into early Christian history and burial customs.

Visit The Crypt of the Popes

The Crypt of the Popes is a sacred site inside the Catacombe di San Callisto. This sacred crypt is the final resting place for nine popes and three bishops from the early Christian era, making it a must-visit for history enthusiasts and spiritual seekers. As you go through this hallowed space, you'll feel like you're back in time and gain a deeper understanding of the key role these leaders played in shaping the Christian faith. While you're here, you can also visit the nearby Crypt of Saint Cecilia, a Roman matron buried inside the catacombs.

Discover the meaning behind Christian Symbols

Back in ancient times, early Christians faced hardship for their beliefs in a society that didn't accept them. To express their faith safely, they used symbols in the catacombs, like the Monogram of Christ indicating a Christian's burial, the Good Shepherd representing Christ's care, and the Orante symbolizing eternal peace. You can discover these meaningful symbols at the Catacombs of St. Callixtus.

View Frescoes and Art

You can explore ancient frescoes and artwork in the catacombs that show the development of early Christian art and beliefs over the centuries.

Consider a Rome Catacombs Tour

When planning your trip to Rome, consider exploring multiple catacombs like the Catacombs of Saint Callixtus, Domitilla, San Sebastiano, and Priscilla on a guided tour. It's the best way to immerse yourself in the history and culture of early Christianity in Rome.

Explore the Appian Way

Near the Catacombs of San Callixtus is the Appian Way, an old Roman road. You can take a stroll or a bike ride in this area to discover its history and enjoy the beautiful views. It's a fun way to explore the past while getting some exercise outdoors.