Secret Rome Basilicas and hidden Underground Catacombs Tour | La Vacanza Travel

Secret Rome Basilicas and hidden Underground Catacombs Tour

Duration: 3 hours
Destination: Italy, Lazio, Rome
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  • 3 hours
  • Rome
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Admire two of the most important Basilicas of the Catholic world and the unforgettable Catacombs. See the worshiped the Holy Stairs at St. John in Lateran.  The heart of Christianity from the time of the persecutions to the rise of the Pope's power. A fascinating journey into the history of Catholic Rome, uncover ancient secrets hidden beneath the surface of modern Rome

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Catacombs of Saint Callixtus, Via Appia Antica 110, 00179 Rome Italy

Sited along the Appian way, these catacombs were built after AD 150, with some private Christian hypogea and a funeral area directly dependent on the Catholic Church. It takes its name from the deacon Saint Callixtus, proposed by Pope Zephyrinus in the administration of the same cemetery - on his accession as pope, he enlarged the complex, that quite soon became the official one for the Roman Church. The arcades, where more than fifty martyrs and sixteen pontiffs were buried, form part of a complex graveyard that occupies fifteen hectares and is almost 20 km (12 mi) long.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Arcibasilica di San Giovanni in Laterano, Piazza di Porta San Giovanni, 4, 00184 Rome Italy

The Cathedral of the Most Holy Savior and of Saints John the Baptist and the Evangelist in the Lateran, (Italian: Santissimo Salvatore e Santi Giovanni Battista ed Evangelista in Laterano) – also known as the Papal Archbasilica of St. John [in] Lateran, St. John Lateran, or the Lateran Basilica – is the cathedral church of Rome and serves as the seat of the Roman Pontiff.

It is the oldest and highest ranking of the four papal major basilicas, giving it the unique title of "archbasilica". Because it is the oldest public church in the city of Rome, it is the oldest and most important basilica of the Western world,and houses the cathedra of the Roman bishop, it has the title of ecumenical mother church of the Catholic faithful.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore, Piazza di Santa Maria Maggiore 42, 00185 Rome Italy

The basilica enshrines the venerated image of Salus Populi Romani, depicting the Blessed Virgin Mary as the help and protectress of the Roman people, which was granted a Canonical coronation by Pope Gregory XVI on 15 August 1838 accompanied by his Papal bull Cælestis Regina.

Pursuant to the Lateran Treaty of 1929 between the Holy See and Italy, the Basilica is within Italian territory and not the territory of the Vatican City State.However, the Holy See fully owns the Basilica, and Italy is legally obligated to recognize its full ownership to concede to it "the immunity granted by International Law to the headquarters of the diplomatic agents of foreign States

Duration: 30 minutes

Inclusions
  • Pickup (only in hotels listed in central Rome)
  • Professional local guide
  • Headset don't miss any single word
  • All transfers in an air-conditioned coach bus
  • Group max 30 partecipants
  • Drop-off at S. Maria deglia Angeli e dei Martiri near Metro A stop Repubblica and Termini Station
  • Entry/Admission - Catacombs of Saint Callixtus

Exclusions
  • Optional gratuities
  • Food and Drinks
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Sleeveless shirts and shorts are not permitted inside churches
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • Not recommended for individuals with claustropobhia
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

Via Carlo Alberto, 3, 00185 Roma RM, Italy
Traveler pickup is offered
Pick-up service available only for centrally located hotels not B&b, apartments or guest houses.


Return Details

Basilica of Saint Mary of the Angels and Martyrs, P.za della Repubblica, 00185 Roma RM, Italy

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

3 hours


User's Reviews

DeliaR169

13 Nov, 2023

Great way to understand more about Rome’s Christian history, and see beyond the city walls. The catacombs are incredible…

Lisa_P

22 Oct, 2023

This was a really interesting tour! Our guide Alessandro knew his subject and did a great job explaining points of interest. The tour was cut short because of police closures due to anti war protests, which was disappointing, but out of the tours control. Alessandro tried hard to make due by showing us the basilicas from the outside. This was a nice way to see an area outside of downtown Rome with a talented guide. Would recommend again!

Virginia_F

02 Sep, 2023

Catacombs are amazing. Basilicas are absolutely beautiful. Our tour guide was knowledgeable and very polite.

Casey_S

15 Oct, 2022

The Catacombs are truly incredible. A highlight of Rome for me. The guide of this trip is not the guide in the catacombs, however, and he was mediocre. Visits to Santa Maria Maggiore and San Giovanni were excellent, though we didn’t do much more than walk through. Our guide was impressively multi-lingual and spoke in Spanish, English, and Italian.

Michael_F

05 Oct, 2022

We were so excited to see 3 of the sites we have always wanted to see in Rome the catacombs Saint John Lateran in Saint Mary major churches. Our tour guide had a good knowledge of everything we had a great time.

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