Small group Catacombs, Appian Way and San Clemente church by Minivan

－ Starting Time：1:45pm
－ Departure Point：Piazza Barberini at the Fontana del Tritone. Look for sign bearing "Avventure Bellissime Catacombs & underground tour"
－ Time Duration：3 Hours
－ Voucher Type：Printed Electronic Voucher


－ Highlights －

＃ A city of legends and mystery, where thousands of years of history left a story behind every stone
＃ With our expert story tellers, you will traverse the Tiber and wander across piazzas
＃ listening to unknown stories of murders, executions, and betrayals


－ What You Can Expect －

Intimate and informative small group Rome tours of the Catacombs, Appian Way & the Magnificent excavations of St. Clements Church begin with a drive out to the suburbs of modern-day Rome. We'll drive down the Appian way to reach either the San Sebastian or San Domitilla Catacombs, lying below the Basilica of the same name.

It's widely believed that these particular Catacombs were the first of their kind in Rome and have been an important object of pilgrimage since Medieval Times, especially considering that for some forty years they were home to the remains of Saints Peter & Paul.

One of the highlights of this tour is entering the warren-like structure of chambers and narrow passageways to explore these ancient Christian burial grounds. During a fascinating tour of Rome's original Catacombs learn about the role that the Catacombs played during the times of religious persecution, along with other details and information that have been discovered during recent excavations of the site.

After a stop in the Appian Way to admire this Ancient Roman road, and time to discuss the Cecillian Metella tomb, the tour continues with the magnificent church of St. Clement's, where you'll enjoy a journey back in time as you descend down three levels and through two thousand years of history.

The medieval church was built over the remains of a 4th century Basilica which covers older buildings from the time of the Emperor Nero and a sanctuary dedicated to the oriental divinity Mithras. The medieval basilica houses one of the finest mosaics from that time, representing the Tree of Life: over a golden background a cross as a tree of life spreads its branches to give life and sustenance to man.

The Catacombs & Underground Rome tour finishes at St Clemente Church, a five-minute walk from the Colosseum and Metropoltina railway station.


－Additional Info－

．We regret that we are unable to accommodate guests with wheelchairs
．Entrance into religious establishments is subject to a strict dress code. Please avoid wearing ripped jeans, shorts (must at least cover knee), sandals, flip flops, mini skirts, low-cut tops or any other inappropriate attire
．Please wear suitable shoes for walking
・Please provide your contact email address and local number in the ‘Notes’ section while booking. If there’s any change regarding the itinerary, local supplier will contact you via email or mobile phone