Rome: Guided Underground Tour Catacombs Tour in French and Navona Underground
ID: GYG408738-O-741934
Category:
Country: Italy
Duration:
04:00 hours
Description
Discover the most mysterious sites of Rome underground. Take an unusual journey through history and see the famous Catcombs and Navona Square.
Find the concealed side of the ancient city of Rome on a guided tour of the Catacombs. Descend into the Navona Underground and explore the former circus in all its glory. Look at unpublished photographs of the Stadium of Domitan and examine discovered artifacts from the days of the Roman empire.
Begin in Venice Square, next to Town hall and step into a VIP minibus ready to transport you to the Catacombs. Learn of this second century response to the land shortage for burial sites. Snake through the extensive network of tunnels, once a place of worship for the first Christians in Rome.
Enter Navona Underground by descending 5 meters below street level to explore it in all of its dimensions. Receive details about the travertine blocks, brickwork, and marble columns of the main entrances, away from the towering monuments of the above ground city.
Travel back in time and look at a selection of unpublished photos, 3D reconstructions, videos, and informative panels that tell the story of the Stadium of Domitian. Learn about the development of the site into its current piazza, as well as the evolution of ancient Roman sports.
Access many artifacts found during archaeological excavations like fragments of sculptures and a torso made from Pentelic marble from the quarries of Penteli. Finish the day at Venice Square to explore the upper grounds.
Highlights
- Save your time with VIP return transfer in a fully equipped minivan
- Learn about the history of this sacred place
- Admire the burial grounds of martyrs, popes and hundreds of Christians
- Learn more about the only stadium in Ancient Rome to be built out of masonry
- See artifacts from the days of the Roman Empire
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Due to the delicate nature of the surroundings, travellers cannot visit the catacombs independently and a guide is required
Catacombs are holy places, so guests should dress appropriately. All should cover their shoulders and thighs. It’s best to also have a light jacket, as it can get cold underground
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
All participants must also bring a valid government-issued photo ID (e.g. passport, driver's license, etc)
You will receive a mandatory temperature check
You are required to bring and wear a mask
All participants who are 12 years and older who are visiting a site in White or Yellow Zones must present a Basic Green Pass, while those in Orange or Red Zones must present a Reinforced Green Pass that is valid in the EU and has a verifiable QR code. Basic Green Passes can be obtained by uploading either proof of vaccination, proof of a Covid-19 infection within the last 6 months, a negative PCR test taken no more than 72 hours before the activity starts, or a negative antigen test taken no more than 48 hours before the activity starts to the Green Pass or Covid Certificate apps. Reinforced Green Passes can only be obtained by uploading either proof of vaccination or proof of a Covid-19 infection within the last 6 months
Piazza d'Aracoeli, 16, 00186 Roma RM, Italy
Meet at Touristation Colosseo and Foro Romano next to Piazza Venezia.
When facing the Vittorio Emanuele II monument, the office is on the right-hand side and there is a small fountain just in front.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
