Info Tickets
Guided tour of the Catacombs of Saints Marcellino and Pietro
Access to the catacombs of Saints Marcellinus and Peter is only possible with a booked guided tour. Each tour lasts about
For groups of more than 25 persons it is necessary to contact us by e-mail or telephone to plan the visit.
Due to the nature of the site, it is not possible to guarantee access to persons with motor disabilities or persons with reduced mobility.
Visit to the Antiquarium of the Mausoleum of St Helena
Inside the mausoleum of St. Helena is the display housing the collection of archaeological material found on site.
The antiquarium is accessible to all, there are also tactile experiences for blind people.
Winter timetable
Catacombs – 1/11 to 31/03
- Visits in Italian are at 11 am, 12 noon, 4 pm and 5 pm.
Visits in English are at 10 am and 3 pm. - It is possible to book a guided tour in French, Polish or Spanish at 10:00 am, 12:00 noon, 3:00 pm or 5:00 pm upon request at the time of booking one week in advance.
- It is possible to book a guided tour in German at 10:00 am, 12:00 noon, 4:00 pm or 5:00 pm for an additional charge of €60 per group.
On Thursdays the archaeological complex is closed.
Winter timetable
Mausoleum – from 01/11 to 31/03
Visits are free from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the morning, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the afternoon.
For those who intend to book a visit to the Catacombs at the last available time before closing, it is recommended to visit the Mausoleum before visiting the Catacombs.
On Thursdays the archaeological complex is closed.
Summer timetable
Catacombs – from 01/04 to 31/10
- Visits in Italian are at 11:00, 12:00, 17:00 and 18:00.
Visits in English are at 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. - It is possible to book a guided tour in French or Spanish at 10:00 a.m., 12:00 noon, 4:00 p.m. or 6:00 p.m. upon request at the time of booking one week in advance.
- It is possible to book a guided tour in German at 10:00 a.m., 12:00 noon, 5:00 p.m. or 6:00 p.m. for an additional charge of €60 per group.
On Thursdays the archaeological complex is closed.
Summer timetable
Mausoleum – from 01/04 to 31/10
Visits are free from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the morning and from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the afternoon.
For those who intend to book a visit to the Catacombs at the last available time before closing, it is recommended to visit the Mausoleum before visiting the Catacombs.
On Thursdays the archaeological complex is closed.
Annual closure
From 07/07 to 20/07
The archaeological complex will be closed from 7 to 20 July to allow for routine maintenance of the site.
From December 1, 2025
Ticket
Catacombs and Mausoleum
Full |
13€ |
Reduced** |
10€ |
Free* |
Ticket
Mausoleum
Full |
3€ |
Free* |
Until November 30, 2025
Catacombs ticket
Full |
10€ |
Reduced** |
7€ |
Free* |
Ticket
Mausoleum
Full |
3€ |
Free* |
*Free ticket
- Children from 0 to 6 years
- Disabled persons and accompanying persons, if any
- Students of the Pontificio Istituto di Archeologia Cristiana (with card issued by the Pontificia Commissione di Archeologia Sacra)
- Priests and nuns belonging to Famiglia Religiosa della Comunità Custode della Catacomba
- Professors, teachers, and catechists accompanying groups (one free for every 15 paying visitors)
- For groups of at least 35 persons purchasing a full-fare ticket, two free entries are granted
- Tour guides with a valid card
- Scholars who, documenting the object of their research, make a specific request to the Pontificia Commissione di Archeologia Sacra
**Reduced ticket
- Children between 7 and 16 years of age
- Groups of students from schools and institutes, first and second grade
- Students of archaeology, architecture, art history and cultural heritage up to the age of 25, who present themselves with appropriate certification
- Priests, men and women religious, seminarians and novices, who present themselves with appropriate certification
Full Ticket
- All categories not included in the following ones.
School fees
Students can benefit from the reduced rate of €10 per student upon presentation of a letter containing the list of students, the stamp and signature of the institute director.
Group rates
For groups of more than 10 persons, a transfer of half the value of the cost is obligatory, which will not be refunded in the event of cancellation by the group.
The transfer must be made within 3 working days otherwise the booking will be cancelled. Visits take place in groups of at least two people.
Guided Listening Radio Rental
For those who wish to rent a radio to listen to the guide, it is possible to do so by reservation at least a week in advance.
Cost: €4 for each radio
Reservations required with at least 7 days’ notice
Workshops
The museum organises workshops for children aged 3 and over. Reservations are required at least one week in advance to enable the workshops to be organised.
A minimum number of 5 participants is required.
Each workshop can accommodate a maximum of 20 participants.
Fresco workshop
Participants will become pictores for a day. Armed with brushes, colours and imagination they will try their hand at the early Christian masterpieces of the catacomb frescoes.
Everyone can take home their own work of art!
5€
a person
Graffiti workshop
Participants will become marmorarius for a day. Armed with chisels, they will try their hand at the art of engraving inspired by masterpieces of early Christian art.
Everyone can take home their own work of art!
5€
a person
Online purchasing
Reservations are required to visit the catacombs. Online booking is free of charge and allows you to pay on site by cash or credit card.
If you prefer to buy your ticket online, the only official online sales channel is operated by opera romana pellegrinaggi /omnia vaticanrome and the resellers (tiqets, get your guide, headout) authorised by it whose presale rights have been agreed upon.
The management of the catacombs is not responsible for purchases made through other channels.
Special Visits
They take place at monuments that are normally closed to the public, as well as those that are generally open to the public, for which, however, a specific request is made for access to sectors excluded from the visiting circuit.
Send requests to: [email protected]
Private events
It is possible to organise events outside the mausoleum.
For more information please send an email [email protected]
Reservations
Plan your visit at your leisure, book a guided tour of the catacombs and admission to the mausoleum antiquarium.
Once booked, you can pay directly on the day of the visit at the ticket office, in cash or by credit card.