Catacombs of San Callisto

Catacombs of Saint Callixtus

www.catacombesancallisto.it
4.4/5
(2.2K) · Historical landmark in Rome, Italy
Suggest an edit · Your business? Claim now
Official underground cemetery of the Church of Rome in the 3rd century AD. Around half a million Christians were buried here, among them many martyrs …

Reviews

Tripadvisor
4.4/5 · 2,189 reviews
5-star
43%
4-star
22%
3-star
20%
2-star
10%
1-star
5%
Recent reviews
Tours
Tickets
Transportation
History
Kid Friendly
Time
Any rating
Loading reviews...
Apr 22, 2025
We visited as a family and although the grounds are beautiful and the catacombs were interesting the tour was poorly organised. The group was far too large for everyone to see and most importantly he…Full review by AndrewM545
Apr 13, 2025
While the tour was somewhat interesting, there were too many in the group given the relatively small spaces so we were somewhat strung out. No photos is kind of a bummer. Guide was quite soft spo…Full review by TAMAN1951
Apr 12, 2025
Really beautiful place to visit, unique and immersed in a splendid nature. It is not very easy to reach, but if you have patience with about 30 minutes you can get there using public transport. The t…Full review by Susan H
See all reviews on Tripadvisor
Loading reviews

Articles

The Catacombs of San Callisto are the best known of the Roman catacombs and the first official underground burial site for early Christi…
zonzofox.com
The Catacomb(s) of Callixtus is one of the Catacombs of Rome on the Appian Way, most notable for containing the Crypt of the Popes, …
spottinghistory.com

Questions & answers

Q:
How easy is this to get to from Rome?
A:
We walked from the circus Maximus to the catacombs! It was a long walk but very easy.
A:
Q:
Are the passageways very narrow my friend is a little clostrophobic
A:
No it is not very narrow
A:
Answer by Olivia J · Sep 3, 2019
Q:
Why does it advise to cover knees and shoulders in trip to catacombs?
A:
Yes. For respect purposes, and because it is cool in the catacombs and dusty too. Wear closed toed shoes with a good grip too.
A:
Answer by Bryce M · Jun 3, 2019
See all questions on Tripadvisor
Oops! Something went wrong, Please try again after a few minutes

Social profiles

Highlights

Tours and activities

Sponsored

Tips

People also search for

Nearby

Streetside

Bird's Eye

Data from: Tripadvisor · 3DMaps