Catacombs & Early Christian Art

Travel back to the origins of Christian art and faith in Rome. Our journey begins in the Catacombs of Rome, where the first Christians painted the earliest images of Christ, including the symbolic Good Shepherd, giving birth to Christian iconography.

From these hidden underground galleries, we continue to Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, one of the city’s oldest churches, where shimmering mosaics from the 5th century bring to life the stories of the Old and New Testament and the figure of the Virgin Mary. We conclude at the layered Basilica of San Clemente, where centuries of architecture and decoration unfold one beneath the other. A journey through the places that still preserve the earliest visual expressions of Christianity.

ITINERARY

Catacombs of Rome

The tour includes a visit to Santa Pudenziana or Santa Prassede, depending on basilica availability.

Basilica of San Clemente

INFO

⏱️ Duration: 4 hours

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Kids friendly

🚶‍♂️ Walking level: Moderate – involves some walking on uneven surfaces and a few stairs, suitable for most people in good health

💶 Base price: 700€ (tickets excluded)  per private group up to 6 people

🚐 Private van service for the entire tour, including hotel pick-up and drop-off

Accessibility

This tour is not accessible for wheelchair users. Please note that some areas include uneven surfaces, stairs, and narrow passages.

This tour is not suitable for guests with claustrophobia due to enclosed spaces along the route