A walk through ancient history as far back as 3rd and 4th century is more than just a stroll through museums when it comes to guided Catacombs Rome Tour. The catacombs are the name known for the famous cemetery under the Basilica of St. Sebastian home on the Appian Way. It is believed the underground cemetery was the temporary burial place of Saint Paul and Saint Peter both were martyred at Rome after 60AD.
With one of our guided Catacombs Rome tour, you will learn as much as possible about the catacombs as your guide explains the history including the invasion of the Goths and the Lombards, the forgotten cemetery, and its discovery once again in 1578.
As you enjoy your guided Catacombs Rome tour, you will see early Christian Art including frescoes, which illustrate scenes from both the Old Testament and New Testament of the Holy Bible. You will learn and feel the character of the early Christians and learn so much about the way in which they lived during 180 to 410 at which time the Visigoths captured Rome.
An official licensed tour guide will take you on your personal guided catacombs Rome tour and provide you with an in-depth tour of the underground cemetery while illustrating the life and times of the early Christians, show the burial places, and give you a few secrets that many people do not know.
If you have children, especially teenagers, they will absolutely love the guided catacombs Rome tour and will not be able to wait until they return home to tell on their friends about the underground cemetery. The official guide will ensure that every member of your family will enjoy the tour while ensuring you receive as much information as possible to make the tour one that you will remember for a lifetime.