Small Group Express Tour of Roman Catacombs with Transfer
Overview
Available languages
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
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.
Appian Way (Via Appia Antica)
Jump again on the minivan and be back in the city center in the blink of an eye.
Options
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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.
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
Reviews
329 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Perfect fit for what we needed
Alexandra R,
Jun 30, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our guide, Mario, was so funny and engaging! We had a small window to see the catacombs before our evening flight and this tour worked perfectly for us to get a taste while not wearing out our young kids. The small group size and included transfer were a welcome break to the crowds of tourists everywhere! A great experience!
Tourik Catacombs
Vicki C,
Jun 28, 2025
- Viator
3.00Tourik meeting place was in questionable area. Nice bus with AC. Daniel spent too much time in first large room and didn't allow any time in gift shop since photos weren't allowed in Catacombs
Interesting with a tour guide and to ensure you don't get lost
james T,
Jun 27, 2025
- Viator
5.00A cool break in the blazing summer heat. An eeire experience, but and interesting dive into the religious and social history of Rome. Tour guide was very knowledgeable and we we glad he was there as we wouldn't want to get lost down there.
A Great Tour of the Catacombs
LISA E,
Jun 27, 2025
- Viator
5.00The transport took us out to the Catacombs quickly, and the tour itself was about an hour. This was the perfect amount of time for the Catacombs. The tour guide was very informative. There are quite a few steps down into the Catacombs, but once there, the temperature was a nice respite from the heat of the city.
Don’t waste your money - short and unenthusiastic tour!
Allison B,
Jun 26, 2025
- Viator
1.00This tour was only 40 minutes, including driving time, which is much shorter than what I paid for. The tour guide, Ernestes, was unenthusiastic and condescending when we asked questions. My sense was he would rather be doing something else than give a tour of the catacombs. He even left the group during the ride back to the meeting/drop off point and we saw him walking by us! Viator refused to give me a partial refund even though I paid for a tour three times longer. Do not waste your money on this tour!
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