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Rome: Mamertine Prison and Catacombs Led Trip by Van

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Discover the Mamertine Prison and the Roman Catacombs on a guided tour. Learn about the life of St. Peter and St. Paul, who were imprisoned in the Mamertine Prison, while exploring on a guided tour.

  • Free cancellation
    Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
  • Instant confirmation & Mobile tickets
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  • Skip the line
    Get priority entry.
  • Audio guide
    English, French, Italian, Spanish (depends on selected option)
  • Host or greeter
    English, French, Italian, Spanish
  • Duration
    3 hours
  • Includes
    • Mamertine Prison tickets with audio guide
    • Catacombs entry tickets and guided tour
    • On-site host
    • Shared transportation
    • Food and drinks
    • Tips
Highlights & Description

Highlights

  • Discover the Mamertine Prison, the oldest prison in Rome, with an audio guide
  • Learn about the life of St. Peter and St. Paul, who were imprisoned here
  • Explore the Roman Catacombs, an ancient Christian cemetery, with a guide
  • Travel in a deluxe van with an English-speaking chauffeur to the catacombs
  • See the ancient Appian Way, the road that leads to the Roman Catacombs

Description

Experience the rich history of Rome on this guided tour of the Mamertine Prison and the Catacombs. Explore a historically significant place where saints and faithful used to gather. Learn more about the life of St. Peter and St. Paul.

Stop first at the Mamertine Prison, the oldest prison in Rome. Learn about the legend that St. Peter and St. Paul spent a long time in prison together before being condemned to death. Explore the prison with entrance tickets and audio guides, so you can get to know it in depth without rushing.

Travel in a deluxe van driven by a professional English-speaking chauffeur to the next stop on your tour: the Roman Catacombs, Rome's ancient subway Christian cemetery. Discover this cemetery and labyrinth built between the 2nd and 3rd centuries AD under the Roman Empire, most of them located on the ancient Appian Way. Wander through the Roman catacombs in a small group led by an expert Vatican guide.

Good to know before you go
  • Meeting time is subject to change; if this occurs, you will receive a call or message from the activity provider. Please provide your correct phone number and country code
  • Late arrivals will not be refunded
  • Please dress accordingly: knees and shoulders must be covered.
  • Please note that during certain period of times you might find a high level of water; in that case you can buy covers for your shoes
  • By purchasing this tour, you agree to our Terms and Conditions
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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the cancellation policy for this activity?
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
2. When will I receive the confirmation of my booking?
You will receive an email notification right after your successful payment. If you don't see it in your inbox, check your spam or junk mail folder. When the payment is completed you have the option to download your ticket directly.
3. What does the 'skip the line' ticket mean?
'Skip the line' tickets provide the fastest possible entry with no or very little queuing.
4. Are mobile tickets enough or do I have to print them?
Tickets don't need to be printed. You can show your ticket from your smartphone as a PDF.
  • Adults
    18-99 years
  • Children
    6-17 years
  • Infants
    0-5 years
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