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Christianity in ancient Rome Private Shore Excursion from Civitavecchia port

6 Reviews 5.00 out of 5 stars Based on 6 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 100% of reviewers | Rome, Italy
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9 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

Dig into the fascinating history of Christianity in ancient Rome with this private 9 hour shore excursion from the port of Civitavecchia to the Eternal City. Visit the places where everything started. Learn what St. Peter and St. Paul did when they were in Rome, where Christians were buried when the religion was prohibited, and how Christianity eventually triumphed.

What's Included

  • Live commentary on baord
  • Landing and facility fees
  • Fuel surcharge
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Catacombs of Saint Callixtus
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Meeting and Pickup

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Once met at dockside where you will see your driver with a sign and your name on, you will be departing immediately

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Basilica di Santa Sabina

You will see here an example of the first churches built in Rome
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Chiesa del Domine Quo Vadis

According to the tradition you will see here the footprint of Jesus who appeared to Saint Peter on his way out of the city along the Appian Way
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Catacombs of Saint Callixtus

After paying 8 euro per person on site, you will be escorted by a guide that works for the Catacombs through the underground tunnels
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45 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Abbazia di San Paolo Fuori Le Mura

See and admire the magnificent of this Basilica where St Paul is buried
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45 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Carcer Tullianum

See where St Peter and St Paul were imprisoned. Cost to enter the attraction goes from 8 to 12 euro per person
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Arcibasilica di San Giovanni in Laterano

The "mother" of all Churches in Rome.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
  • Please be aware that you will enter religious places so please you need to have knees and shoulders covered
  • Tickets are extra: 8 euro per person for the Catacombs and 10 euro per person for the Mamertine Prison should you decide to enter

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Christianity in ancient Rome Private Shore Excursion from Civitavecchia port?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-20217P18

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Live commentary on baord
  • Landing and facility fees
  • Fuel surcharge
  • Local taxes
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • Pick up and drop off from at ship dock
  • English Speaking driver
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Catacombs of Saint Callixtus
  • Carcer Tullianum

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
  • Please be aware that you will enter religious places so please you need to have knees and shoulders covered
  • Tickets are extra: 8 euro per person for the Catacombs and 10 euro per person for the Mamertine Prison should you decide to enter

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