Rome St. Peter's Basilica Visit and Underground Catacombs Tour
Discover the wonders of St. Peter’s Basilica and the Underground Catacombs of Rome.
Before or after your guided group tour of the Catacombs, explore St. Peter’s Basilica at your own pace with fast-track entry tickets. The tickets will be sent to you two days prior to your visit.
St. Peter’s Basilica, the largest in the world, sits atop the burial site of St. Peter. Inside, marvel at masterpieces like Michelangelo’s Pietà, Bernini’s Baldachin, and the tombs of Popes, including St. Peter himself. The basilica’s beauty and history will leave you in awe.
Afterward, enjoy a guided tour of the Underground Catacombs along the ancient Appian Way. These vast underground tunnels were used as burial sites for early Christians and Popes for centuries. Explore these sacred tunnels and uncover the fascinating history of Rome’s early Christian past, all at your own pace.
Options
English tour Catacombs
Duration: 4 hours: The duration of the visit to the Basilica may vary depending on the queue and security clearance. Catacomb tour 50 minutes
What's included in Rome St. Peter's Basilica Visit and Underground Catacombs Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
St. Peter's Basilica
The Papal Basilica of Saint Peter in the Vatican City is a church of the Italian High Renaissance located in Vatican City, an independent microstate enclaved within the city of Rome, Italy.
Catacombs of Saint Callixtus
The Catacombs of Callixtus (also known as the Cemetery of Callixtus) is one of the Catacombs of Rome on the Appian Way, most notable for containing the Crypt of the Popes, which once contained the tombs of several popes from the 2nd to 4th centuries. The catacomb visited may vary depending on availability and can be San Calisto, San Sebastian, or Santa Domitilla Catacombs.
Inclusions
- Fast track tickets to enter St. Peter's Basilica
- Catacombs tickets
- Guided tour of the catacombs in the language chosen
- Expert guide for the Catacombs tour
- Transportation to/from the attractions
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Tour guide or audiogide for St. Peter's Basilica
- Gratuities
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Everyone entering the Basilica must pass the security check, which can take 10/50 minutes
- Vatican City dress code, which requires covered shoulders and knees. Backpacks and large bags are not allowed.
- Audio guide pickup between 9:00 and 16:00 at St. Peter's Basilica (Sunday 13:00 - 16:00)
- After the security checks, the meeting point is at the desk under the portico of St. Peter's Basilica
- You must leave a Valid identity document, (passport, Driving License, ID Card), Not Copies, which will be returned to you when the device is returned
- The time booked is referred to the guided tour of the Catacombs ONLY.
- For the tour of the Catacombs, it is suggested that you arrive 10 minutes before the tour starts and exchange your voucher at the ticket office.
- In the catacombs, the temperature is constantly 14°
- Catacombs or St. Peter's Basilica may close due to unpredictable events; in this case, a partial or total refund will be agreed upon.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- To reach the catacombs from Termini Station, take Metro B (direction Laurentina), stop at Circo Massimo, then take the bus n. 118 (direction Appia/Villa Dei Quintili) to the Catacombs of San Callisto stop. The catacomb visited may vary depending on availability.
- Once you arrive at Largo del Colonnato, at the corner with Via di Porta Angelica, ask the official staff of the Basilica for directions to the fast-track line for those with reservations. Please ensure you have the reservation voucher, which will be sent to you at least 2 days prior to your visit.
End Points
- The end of the tour varies depending on which of the monuments will be visited first.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
The vouchers to enter St. Peter's Basilica and the Catacombs will be sent to you via email/WhatsApp the day before your tour date. ST. PETER'S BASILICA Tickets for St. Peter's Basilica will be sent to you via email or WhatsApp at least 2 days before your travel date. Upon arrival at the basilica entrance at Largo del Colonnato, please make sure to join the reserved line for those with tickets and present your entry voucher at the entrance. At St. Peter’s Basilica, you must show both your ticket and an official ID. Please note that the wait time for security checks at the Basilica may range from 10 to 60 minutes. The order of the visits may vary depending on availability or unforeseen events. CATACOMBS At the Catacombs, please show your voucher at the ticket office 15 minutes before the tour starts. The Catacombs you will visit can be: San Callisto Catacombs, Via Appia Antica, 110/126 or San Sebastiano Catacombs, Via Appia Antica, 136 or Santa Domitilla Catacombs, Via delle Sette Chiese, 282 To reach the Catacombs from Termini Station: Take Metro Line A (direction Anagnina) to San Giovanni, then bus 218 (direction Ardeatina) to the Fosse Ardeatine stop. The entrance to the Catacombs will be directly ahead. Alternatively, take Metro Line B (direction Laurentina) to Circo Massimo, then bus 118 (direction Appia/Villa Dei Quintili) to the Catacombs of San Callisto stop. Dress Code For both St. Peter's Basilica and the Catacombs, shoulders and knees must be covered for both men and women. Unpredictable Closures If the Basilica or the Catacombs are closed due to unpredictable or religious events, one or both visits can be rescheduled, or you will receive a partial or full refund.
