Attraction · Rome
Catacombs of St Callixtus (Catacombe di San Callisto): free entry days, tickets & hours
The official cemetery of the Church of Rome in the 3rd century on the Appian Way, with the Crypt of the Popes; visits only by guided tour with the Salesian staff.
Independent guide, not the official Catacombs of St Callixtus website. Official links are under Sources.
Catacombs of St Callixtus is free for some visitors, not for everyone.
- Free for: children up to 6 years old (under 7); disabled visitors (disability over 74%) and their personal assistant if prescribed.
- Otherwise: standard admission (guided tour included) — €10.
Before you go
How to actually get in for free
- Visits are only by guided tour in groups of at least two people; tours start every 30 minutes and last about 40 minutes.
- Closed every Wednesday and for a winter break (13 January - 10 February 2027).
- It is about 16°C and humid underground; photos and videos are forbidden, and large bags and strollers are not allowed.
- Not accessible by wheelchair: about 50 irregular steps down and the same back up, with nowhere to sit.
- Bus 118 from Circo Massimo/Colosseo stops right at the entrance (stop 'Catacombe di San Callisto').
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free forFree for children up to 6 years old (under 7) | children under 7 | Up to and including age 6 ('fino ai 6 anni di età compiuti'). Children still join a guided tour; strollers are not allowed inside. | No |
| Free forFree for disabled visitors (disability over 74%) and their personal assistant if prescribed | visitors with disabilities (+1 companion) | Disability above 74%; the assistant is free only if an assistant is prescribed. Note: wheelchairs are not permitted - about 50 irregular steps down and up, no lift. | No |
Official prices
Catacombs of St Callixtus ticket prices
| Standard admission (guided tour included) — Entry is only with a staff-led guided tour (Italian, English, French, Spanish, German). Concession €7 for ages 7-16, school groups, some students up to 25 and clergy. Online tickets are sold only through Opera Romana Pellegrinaggi (omniavaticanrome.org), the officially authorised seller. | €10 |
Prices from the official website, checked Oct 2026. Free options are listed above.
Worth timing your visit?
What a free day saves
Based on the official price (standard admission (guided tour included)). Free days are busier — if your dates don't line up, a timed ticket is the trade-off.
Tickets & tours
Best-rated tickets and tours: Catacombs of St Callixtus
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Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
| Mon | 09:00–12:00, 14:00–17:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 09:00–12:00, 14:00–17:00 |
| Wed | Closed |
| Thu | 09:00–12:00, 14:00–17:00 |
| Fri | 09:00–12:00, 14:00–17:00 |
| Sat | 09:00–12:00, 14:00–17:00 |
| Sun | 09:00–12:00, 14:00–17:00 |
Thu-Tue 9:00-12:00 and 14:00-17:00 (times are guided-tour starts: last morning tour at 12:00, last afternoon tour at 17:00; tours every 30 minutes, about 40 minutes long). Ticket office closes 16:50. Closed Wednesdays, 1 January, Easter Sunday, 25 December and from 13 January to 10 February 2027.
Via Appia Antica 110, 00179 Rome, Italy
FAQ
Catacombs of St Callixtus: common questions
Is Catacombs of St Callixtus free?
Catacombs of St Callixtus has no free entry for everyone. Also free: children up to 6 years old (under 7); disabled visitors (disability over 74%) and their personal assistant if prescribed. Otherwise the official ticket costs €10.
Who gets free entry to Catacombs of St Callixtus?
Children under 7 — up to and including age 6 ('fino ai 6 anni di età compiuti'). Children still join a guided tour; strollers are not allowed inside.. Visitors with disabilities (+1 companion) — disability above 74%; the assistant is free only if an assistant is prescribed. Note: wheelchairs are not permitted - about 50 irregular steps down and up, no lift..
How much is a ticket to Catacombs of St Callixtus?
Standard admission (guided tour included) costs €10 on the official site.
What day is Catacombs of St Callixtus closed?
Catacombs of St Callixtus is closed on Wednesdays. Thu-Tue 9:00-12:00 and 14:00-17:00 (times are guided-tour starts: last morning tour at 12:00, last afternoon tour at 17:00; tours every 30 minutes, about 40 minutes long). Ticket office closes 16:50. Closed Wednesdays, 1 January, Easter Sunday, 25 December and from 13 January to 10 February 2027.
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Sources
Where this comes from
- catacombesancallisto.it/it/biglietti.php · checked Tuesday, 27 October 2026
- catacombesancallisto.it/en/biglietti.php · checked Tuesday, 27 October 2026
- catacombesancallisto.it/en/orari.php
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