San Callixtus Catacombs Guided Tour and Basilica of San Giovanni in Laterano Tickets

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Take advantage of this pass that combines a guided tour of the Catacombs of St. Callixtus and audio-guided tickets to the Basilica of St. John Lateran. Discover the underground world of Rome during your stay in the eternal city.

You will enter one of the most important places in Christian history. You will pass through narrow corridors and tombs as you learn about the life of the early Christians. This pass is valid for 24 hours and gives you the opportunity to see the Cloister, the Holy Staircase and the Sanctum Sanctorum after visiting the Catacombs.

  • Discover the ancient Catacombs of St. Callixtus, a key site for Christian history in Rome, and the Basilica of St. John Lateran with this combined pass.
  • Learn about the life of the early Christians and their legacy as you tour the catacombs with a local guide.
  • Learn the details of the Basilica of St. John Lateran with these audio-guided tickets.

What’s included

  • Guided tour of the catacombs of San Callisto
  • Local guide (only for the visit to the catacombs)
  • Entrance to the Basilica of San Giovanni in Laterano, the Cloister, the Holy Stairs and the Sanctum Sanctorum
  • Audio guide for the basilica

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Keep in mind you need to arrive 15 minutes before start

Step by Step

Enter the underground world of Rome with this combined pass to the Catacombs of St. Callixtus and the Basilica of St. John Lateran. You will be guided by a local guide through the underground labyrinths of the ancient catacombs, used as Christian cemeteries. You will also have audio-guided tickets to visit the Basilica of St. John Lateran on your own.

The Catacombs of St. Callixtus are one of Rome's hidden treasures. There are different galleries and burial chambers. There are also frescoes and inscriptions decorating the walls. The date you choose in your booking will be for the guided tour of the catacombs. Afterwards, you will have 24 hours to enjoy the audio-guided tickets for the Basilica of St. John Lateran. You can use the same day or go the next day.

With these tickets you can discover the private chapel of the popes until the Renaissance in the Scala Santa and the Sancta Sanctorum. In the Scala Santa you can climb the 28 famous marble steps up to the private chapel of the popes.

Comfortable shoes are recommended as there are some stairs and narrow corridors. It is also advisable to bring a jacket as the temperature in the catacombs is usually lower than outside.

Reviews

4.9
· 10 Reviews
  • C
    C.
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    I loved the guided tour of the catacombs and the Basilica of St. John Lateran. I learned a lot about the history of Rome and its holy places.
  • I
    I.
    5
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    The guided tour of the catacombs of St. Callixtus was a surreal and educational experience, although the tour felt a little rushed.
  • L
    L.
    5
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    The visit was interesting and the guide was very friendly.
  • C
    C.
    4
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    The visit was spectacular, with a guide who brought history to life - I would do it again without hesitation!
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