How much does it cost to see the catacombs?

You may find below tickets price accordingly. At the door – Catacombs of Paris tickets cost 14 € for adults and 12 € for youth aged between 18 to 26 years old. Online – Catacombs of Paris tickets cost 29 € for adults and 5 € for youth aged under 18. Audio-guides are included.

Is the catacombs in Rome free?

Catacombs Rome tickets price: Standard admission fee adults: €8. Standard admission fee concessions (children aged between 7 to 16 years old): €5. Ages up to 6-years-old: free admin.

Can you tour the Roman catacombs?

Rome catacombs tours are the best way to explore the hidden side to a city so famous for its historical, religious and artistic landmarks. Get underground and see for yourself the darker past that Rome shies away from today…

Are the catacombs in Rome Open?

Opening times are Monday to Saturday from 9:00 to 12:00 and from 14:00 to 17:00. Catacombs of San Callisto (Via Appia Antica, 126): With a network of passageways over 20 kilometres in length, the tombs of San Callisto were the burial place of 16 pontiffs and scores of Christian martyrs.

Do you need a ticket for the catacombs?

To enter the Paris Catacombs, you would have to book your tickets online, in advance. The site permits only 200 guests at a time, so book your reservation accordingly. You will receive confirmed tickets on your phone. Owing to its popularity, you’ll almost always find long waiting queues at the entrance.

Is it free to go to the catacombs?

There is a cost to see and walk through the catacombs. That is the the museum fee.

What do you wear to the catacombs?

Other Tips for Visiting The steps down to and up from the catacombs are steep and do spiral so those with vertigo may have issues. Wear closed-toed shoes, avoid skirts (because of the stairs) and bring a light jacket or sweater as it can be cool underground.

Is the catacombs of St Callisto worth a visit?

Catacombs of St Callisto – it was a wonderful experience with a superb tour guide called Ed, who did the Tour in English. There is so much history there – it has to be seen, as the history goes back over 2,000 years – 5 Star This was a very informative and interesting tour of a part of Rome i knew very little about.

What is the history of the Roman catacombs?

The Christians of Rome began to excavate their own community cemeteries (known today as ‘catacombs’) at the beginning of the second half of the 2 nd century AD, when a few wealthy families, having been converted to the Christian faith, donated their lands to the Church.

What are the best catacombs to visit in Rome?

Rome’s Catacombs of Saint Callixtus (Catacombs of San Callisto) are the largest and most visited in the city, but can only be accessed with a guide.

How many people are buried at St Callixtus?

Around half a million Christians were buried here, among them many martyrs and 16 popes. They are named after the deacon St. Callixtus who, at the beginning of the 3 rd century AD, was assigned by Pope Zephyrinus to the administration of the cemetery. Since 1930 they have been entrusted to the custody of the Salesians of Don Bosco.