The underground tour of Rome bring you to visit with your private expert guide one of the catacombs (Domitilla or San Callisto or San Sebastiano) the ancient underground cemeteries used by the Christian along the appian way; the private tour include also a visit of the church of San Clemente to admire its magnificent mosaic and frescoes.
Your private guide meet you at the lobby of your hotel in Rome and with a private chauffeured car or minivan begin your Underground Tour of Rome. A first stop is at one of the most famous catacombs in Rome, accordingly to the day of your tour an to the closing day of the catacombs of Domitilla or San Callisto or San Sebastiano. A tour of the catacombs of Rome offers a complete idea of the Christian community in Imperial Rome and of Catholicism in town between the 2nd and 9th centuries, this why until the 2nd century the Christians didn’t have their own cemeteries. Your private tour continue with the visit of San Clemente Basil where you enjoy a travel back in the time visiting the medieval Church, with finest mosaics, built on the remains of a fourth century basilica and then descend to the older building, a pagan temple of the first century dedicated to the divinity Mithras. Time permitting you can visit the Mamertine Prisons, considered the Rome's oldest prison and where, according to Christian tradition, Saint Peter and Paul were held prisoners. Duration of the private tour: 3 hours Start Time Private Tour: Morning Tour or Afternoon Tour: you can require whatever start time you like. Meeting Point: At the lobby of your hotel in Rome or to be decided at the confirmation Inclusion: Private expert guide Private chauffeured car (1-2 persons) or minivan (3-7 persons) with English speaking driver. Exclusions: Gratuities (optional) Entrance fees to catacomb and church of approx 8 Euro per person per museum to be paid on site. Notes: More of 7 persons rates on request. Domitilla closed on Tuesday, San Callisto closed on Wednesday, San Sebastiano closed on Sunday. Notes:
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