Guided Tour of the Catacombs from the Colosseum
Overview
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1 hour 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Enjoy a journey in the past...The Christians of Rome began to excavate their own community cemeteries (known today as ‘catacombs’) at the beginning of the second half of the 2nd century AD, when a few wealthy families, having been converted to the Christian faith, donated their lands to the Church.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers' full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Transportation from the meeting point and to the meeting point
Guided tour
Gratuities
Entrance ticket (provided on the bus at the meeting point)
What To Expect
Catacombe di San Callisto
During the tour you will visit the biggest Catacombs in Rome. They were the official cemetery of the Church of Rome in the 3rd century AD. Around half a million Christians were buried here, among them many martyrs and 16 popes. They are named after the deacon St. Callixtus who, at the beginning of the 3rd century AD, was assigned by Pope Zephyrinus to the administration of the cemetery. Since 1930 they have been entrusted to the custody of the Salesians of Don Bosco.
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Guided Tour of the Catacombs from the Colosseum
Reviews
66 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
They never showed up in...
MariaLundsgaard R,
Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00They never showed up at the meeting place. And we couldn't get in touch with them. The trip was otherwise confirmed
Feeling cheated
Magnus B,
Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00Booked a guided tour later in the morning. Got confirmation of the time and place … but no guide was available at the appointed time. Was no tour of the catacombs, boring
Brutal as the tour didn’t happen
nualab698,
Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00The experience didn’t happen. I tried to contact the tour provider despite numerous phone calls. We arrived at the meeting point at 9:20am as the tour was starting at 9:30am. We waited 45 mins and met others who were waiting for the 10:00 tour. When we left at 10:15, their tour guide still hadn’t arrived. I contacted revolut about trying to get a refund for the trip.
Not happy
Tan N,
Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00Tour operator did not show up.. we waited 45 mins. Very disappointed it ruined our other plans dont book through this guide
Not recommended at all.
Thierr175,
Oct 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00I was on time at the pick-up point (in front of a hotel near the Coliseum) but the bus that was supposed to pick me up at the meeting point never passed. I haven't seen any other guests waiting for the same excursion. I tried to reach the VIATOR power plant by phone who was not answering. I don't know if the bus passed before the time indicated.
Visit to the catacombs of the Colosseum
Michael I,
Oct 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00There was no one at the agreed meeting point at the agreed time. So there was no viewing at all. At our request, no one contacted us either. It's incredible!
We were very disappointed.
Stephan P,
Oct 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00We were at the defined meeting point at 2 p.m., but no one was there. We tried to reach someone, but we were unsuccessful. We hope we get the money back.
I paid for an excursion and we weren't picked up.
MariaLuz A,
Oct 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00Very bad, worse impossible, no one picked us up at the meeting point, we waited an hour and no one came, we tried to contact the phones and emails of the page and totally ignored
Tour operator a no- show
Hazel G,
Oct 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00Tour operator did not turn up. Do not book with these people. We will never use Viator again. I cannot now get in touch with them to request a refund
New er use this company
Rene H,
Oct 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00The guide never turner up. Nobody answered the Phone at the helpdesk No answer from there tjat line. Newer use this company.
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