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Tickets for The Catacombs of Saints Marcellin and Peter: Guided Tour

See where the martyrs of the persecution of Diocletian are buried in Rome

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Opera Romana Pellegrinaggi
Registered address: via della Pigna 13/a, 00186, Rome, IT
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Duration: 40mins
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Entrance to the Catacomb of Saints Marcellinus and Peter
40-minute Guided Tour

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* Wear appropriate shoes to an old and not always flat floor and clothing suitable for the temperatures of the basements * No photos or videos allowed
  • See where the martyrs of the persecution of Diocletian are buried in Rome on a guided walk through the ancient catacombs
  • Learn the history of the paintings dating back to the third and fourth centuries, recently partly restored with laser technology
  • Explore the network of subterranean galleries, spanning 4.5 kms and covering an area of three hectares on three levels

The two martyrs, St Marcellinus and St Peter were slain in the persecution of 304 AC and lost their heads – quite literally – in Rome. It gets worse. Before they were killed, they were forced to dig their own tomb, with their own hands.

Explore the gruesome history yourself when you enter the ancient catacombs, which span an area of ​​18,000 square meters. Your guide will lead you through this underground graveyard, which spans three levels and was excavated between the 3rd and 5th centuries AD. Roughly 20,000 and 25,000 people will be resting in peace around you, along with numerous martyrs of the persecution of Diocletian.

See the tombstones that cover the niches (known as loculi), and get a peek at early Christian inscriptions on the marble tombstones. A fascinating look into the history of Rome.

Show your smartphone voucher at the catacombs ticket office and you will be directed to your guide.

The Catacombs of Saints Marcellinus and Peter
Via Casilina 641, 00177, Rome
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  • Rescheduling is not possible for this ticket.

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Carolin,  Germany Germany
24 Oct 2023
Excellent
A wonderful and special tour it was provided only for the two of us and very interesting and so it was possible to ask questions. Most impressive for us were the paintings on the walls with the...
A wonderful and special tour it was provided only for the two of us and very interesting and so it was possible to ask questions. Most impressive for us were the paintings on the walls with the intense coulours which are very good preserved. We can recommend this tour to everybody who wants to know more about the catacombs of Rom.
The Catacombs of Saints Marcellin and Peter: Guided Tour
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Alexandra ,  France France
10 Feb 2024
Excellent
Super expérience Guide très sympathique mais infos parfois approximatives
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Gerardo,  Italy Italy
04 Oct 2022
Excellent
Unique, it became a personal tour, it was only me. 😊 The young man who guided me is very knowledgeable and also very kind.
The Catacombs of Saints Marcellin and Peter: Guided Tour

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