Rome Underground Tour: Catacombs, Crypts & Secrets with Transfers
Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
Visit the Catacombs of San Domitilla, one of Rome's oldest burial sites. Learn about the shift from Paganism to Christianity and explore ancient tombs and early Christian art with a guided tour.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
People with claustrophobia
Wheelchair users
What To Expect
Catacombe Di Domitilla
Step into the hidden world beneath Rome and explore the Catacombs of San Domitilla, one of the oldest and most extensive underground burial sites. Starting from our Show Me Italy office at Via dei Serpenti 114, embark on a guided tour through a part of the vast 180-mile network of tunnels, where early Christians sought refuge and laid their loved ones to rest. Your expert guide will share captivating stories of religious persecution, burial rituals, and the rise of Christianity in Rome. Marvel at ancient tombs, early Christian artwork, and beautifully preserved frescoes that offer a glimpse into the past. The 2-hour tour includes transport and is available as a small-group or private experience. Enjoy round-trip transfers from our central office, with drop-off near Cavour Metro station. Tours are available in English, Spanish, and French. Unlike crowded landmarks, this immersive tour lets you discover a lesser-known, yet profoundly significant, part of Rome’s history.
Vicus Caprarius – the City of Water
Enhance your Rome experience with a visit to Vicus Caprarius – The Water City. Just steps from the Trevi Fountain, this underground site offers a unique look at ancient Roman life and water systems. It’s self-guided, and we’ll provide the entry tickets — a small add-on that leaves a big impression.
Options
Spanish
Pickup included
German
Pickup included
Portuguese
Pickup included
English
Pickup included
Private Tour
Pickup included
French
Pickup included
Italian
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Tickets for the Catacomb
Live Guide
Enhanced hearing devices provided.
Transport to the Catacomb and drop-off near the office.
Food and drinks
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
17 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Do Not Use
gordonpV2627QP,Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Did not go on tour, p/u location changed 3 times. Was looking for guide at 2nd location when received e-mail to go to 3 location, 1.2 km further away. I would not reccomend this company for anything.
Great tour and experience with Tanzia !
Lisa E,Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Tanzia was amazing ! I would highly recommend this tour company! We toured the catacombs and the St. Clementine cathedral . Afterwards she took us to amazing places around the city and took photos of us that we would never have gotten on our own . Highly recommend !!!
Poor communication
Gordon P,Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00Be very flexible, The meeting place changed 3 times. I got the email for the 3rd location while standing at 2nd meeting location.
Well Organized
davidpH612NE,Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The Show Me Italy tour company did an excellent job organizing the tour and made sure it went off without a hitch. Our tour coordinator, Tania, was very nice and made sure everything ran smoothly. She helped with all questions even those involving getting to other tours
Just do it yourself
Ieva P,Oct 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
2.00When booking the tour we noticed that for a little more we could upgrade to what was labeled as a private tour. It's not. The only thing that is private the the drive to the Catacombs. No where does it mention that Viator does not give the tour of the Catacombs and the tour is not in fact private. We could have easily taken a taxi ourselves and bought the tickets. Viator drove us, sat in the car and bought our tickets, that's it. In my opinion not worth paying someone to do only that.
A little disorganised but overall we still enjoyed it
Fran W,Sep 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00The tour was good and we did enjoy it but it wasn’t really what we expected. We were met at the office by a member of staff who wasn’t a tour guide, to take us to the catacombs. She was very pleasant but had definitely not done the tour before and it wasn’t a seamless experience at all. Once at the catacombs we were introduced to a tour guide who took us round. We also didn’t get to do the additional experience at the end as we ran out of time.
This tour is essentially...
Elaine S,Sep 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
2.00This tour is essentially transportation to the catacombs and to the underground ruins beneath Trevi fountain. Our group was shuttled to an Uber/cab to go back and forth, and one of the drivers tried to charge us again for the fare. The on-site archaeologists at the catacombs was wonderful and knowledgeable. We would recommend finding your way to the site on public transportation and paying for the entrance and the guide at the catacombs.
Great catacombs, lacking tour guide.
Dyana B,Sep 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00Catacombs were great with the guide at the site. We did not get any information from our tour guide. Just follow and here are your tickets. When we went to the underground, again no communication from our tour guide and as she took us through the underground it was very difficult to understand her and we did not get much information. I suggest the catacombs for sure but through a different tour guide.
Good tour but extremely...
Linda A,Sep 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Good tour but extremely crowded. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable with information and answering questions.
Family Tour!
Karen S,Jul 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Had a great experience. Everyone was so friendly. We met at the tour office. They called us a cab to Catacombs where we were sent on a tour while the company waited. The only snag was getting back. It is almost 100 degrees so not a lot of taxis due to high demand. We did walk a bit to get to a taxi stop because they couldn’t get one via phone. It wasn’t their fault with the hot weather. They were very apologetic and lovely people!
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