Catacombs & Christian Rome

A hassle free bus tour providing hotel pickup and visits to some of Rome's most sought after (and hard to find) attractions. Introducing the Ancient Appian Way, the Catacombs where early Christian Romans buried their dead, and the Basilica of San Giovanni in Laterano.

What you’ll see:

Ancient Roman Catacombs of Appian Way

Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore

Basilica of San Giovanni in Laterano


The first stop will be on the Esquiline Hill where our guide will show you some of the treasures inside the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, before continuing by coach to stop and see the Holy Staircase and the Lateran Palace before visiting inside the Basilica of San Giovanni*, the cathedral of Rome (visit inside). Then proceeding along the Ancient Appian Way, you will pass by the Chapel of “Domine Quo Vadis” before arriving at the Catacombs, the ancient subterranean burial grounds and early Christian places of refuge. A visit will be made to either the Catacombs of S. Callisto, Santa Domitilla or San Sebastiano depending upon seasonal conditions. The tour will end with a spectacular view of the Baths of Emperor Caracalla. Return to the vicinity of your hotel.

*N.B. entrance to Basilicas and Catacombs requires appropriate dress (shoulders and knees must be covered, for both women and men).

Tour offered: every afternoon except March 26th, Christmas, New Year and Easter.

Tour duration: Approximately  3 hours

Tour cost: € 43,00

Hotel pickup is offered for hotels located in central Rome. All other clients will be given a central address which will serve as a meeting point for this tour.

Departure times:
From Hotel: h. 1:30/2:15 pm Nov-Feb. (pickup from hotels within Rome center only)
From Agency h. 2:30 pm Nov. - Feb. (for clients staying outside of central Rome)
From Hotel h. 2:00/2:40 pm Mar. - Ott. (pickup from hotels within Rome center only)
From Agency h. 15:00 Mar. - Ott. (for clients staying outside of central Rome)

Highly recommended: 

comfortable clothes

walking shoes

This tour is co-operated by Green Line Tours