Small Group Express Tour of Roman Catacombs with Transfer

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Overview

Available languages

German
Portuguese
English
Italian
French
Spanish

1 hour 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Explore one of the top 10 highlights of Rome's sights with an expert guide. Descend in the dark maze of the Catacombs and discover a remote world 16 meters underground. Zip outside the city center with private transport and be downtown again in just 90 minutes.

Enjoy a thorough and worry-free guided tour of the Roman Catacombs with a small group of a maximum of 10 participants. Explore the accessible part of its endless labyrinth of underground burial chambers laid out on 4 levels.

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Not recommended for travellers with claustrophobia

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Transfer from the meeting point to the Catacombs and back

Luggage deposit in our office for the duration of the tour

Full on-site assistance

All entrance and transport fees

Guide and sterilised headsets to hear your guide clearly

Hotel pick-up and drop-off

What To Expect

1

Catacombe Di Domitilla

Meet your guide at the meeting point 20 meters from our office. Here you can have access to free WiFi and leave your luggage (for the duration of the tour). Once in the park of the Catacombs, venture 16 meters below the surface into the otherworldly crypts of Domitilla. Explore the accessible part of its endless labyrinth of underground burial chambers laid out on 4 levels. Be captivated by ancient wall-paintings of mythological and biblical figures and discover the religious symbolism of the frescoes. Revive the shift of faith from paganism to Christianity and feel the power of prohibited belief while learning about early martyrs and persecutions. Live the excitement of gradually exploring different layers of history and complete your underworld experience in the 4th-century subterranean Basilica of Nereus and Achilleus.

1 hour • Admission Included
2

Appian Way (Via Appia Antica)

Jump again on the minivan and be back in the city center in the blink of an eye.

5 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Portuguese Group Max.10 People

Portuguese Tour: Select this option for a 1.5-hour Shared tour with transfer in a group of 10 participants led by an Portuguese speaking guide

Private Tour in German

Private Tour: Select this option for a 1.5 hour private guided tour with transfer led by an German speaking guide.

French Group of Max.16 People

French Tour: Select this option for a 1.5-hour Shared tour with transfer in a group of 16 participants led by an French guide

Italian Group of Max.16 People

Italian Tour: Select this option for a 1.5-hour Shared tour with transfer in a group of 16 participants led by an Italian speaking guide

French Group of Max.10 People

French tour: Select this option for a 1.5-hour Shared tour with transfer in a group of 10 participants led by an French speaking guide

English Group of Max.16 People

English Tour: Select this option for a 1.5-hour Shared tour with transfer in a group of 16 participants led by an English guide

Spanish Group of Max.16 People

Spanish Tour: Select this option for a 1.5-hour Shared tour with transfer in a group of 16 participants led by an Spanish guide

German Group of Max.16 People

German Tour: Select this option for a 1.5-hour Shared tour with transfer in a group of 16 participants led by an German speaking guide

Private Tour in Portuguese

Private Tour: Select this option for a 1.5 hour private guided tour with transfer led by an Portuguese speaking guide.

Private Tour in Italian

Private Tour: Select this option for a 1.5 hour private guided tour with transfer led by an Italian speaking guide.

Portuguese Group Max.16 People

Portuguese Tour: Select this option for a 1.5-hour Shared tour with transfer in a group of 16 participants led by an Italian speaking guide

German Group of Max.10 People

German tour: Select this option for a 1.5-hour Shared tour with transfer in a group of 10 participants led by an German speaking guide

English Group of Max.10 People

English tour: Select this option for a 1.5-hour Shared tour with transfer in a group of 10 participants led by an English speaking guide

Private Tour in French

Private Tour: Select this option for a 1.5 hour private guided tour with transfer led by an French speaking guide.

Italian Group of Max.10 People

Italian tour: Select this option for a 1.5-hour Shared tour with transfer in a group of 10 participants led by an Italian speaking guide

Private Tour in English

Private Tour: Select this option for a 1.5 hour private guided tour with transfer led by an English speaking guide.

Private Tour in Spanish

Private Tour: Select this option for a 1.5 hour private guided tour with transfer led by an Spanish speaking guide.

Spanish Group of Max.10 People

Spanish tour: Select this option for a 1.5-hour Shared tour with transfer in a group of 10 participants led by an Spanish speaking guide

Reviews

4.67

344 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Interesting if you have...

    Henry M,

    Oct 3, 2025

    - Viator

    4.00

    Interesting if you have never been in one but one time is plenty. Excellent guide but kinda creepy. Try it

  • Very informative and a...

    Lauren K,

    Sep 25, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Very informative and a great way to get out of the sun! So much history so little time, but this tour was one of our favorites.

  • Fascinating history

    John C,

    Sep 11, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Fascinating to learn about early Rome through the burial practices, our guide was very knowledgeable.

  • Meeting point was lack...

    Babette C,

    Sep 9, 2025

    - Viator

    4.00

    Meeting point was lack luster for sure & wasn’t obvious to be honest! Tour of the catacombs was good.

  • Great quick tour. Cool...

    Shona T,

    Aug 26, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Great quick tour. Cool temp was lovely. Really enjoyed the experience. Would definetly recommend this tour

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4.67
344 reviews