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 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.
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
Options
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.
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
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.
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 Italian
Private Tour: Select this option for a 1.5 hour private guided tour with transfer 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
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.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
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.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
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
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
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
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
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.
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 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 Portuguese
Private Tour: Select this option for a 1.5 hour private guided tour with transfer led by an Portuguese speaking guide.
Reviews
360 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing this is all underground! Miles and miles of a maze!
Erin A,Mar 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We were lucky enough to be the only 3 English-speaking tourists, so we got our own personal guide to take us thru the catacombs. He is an extremely smart man with endless knowledge and he was great at adding in some humor with his delivery. The tour was an hour but it went by so quickly. The tunnels underground is a must-see!
Must see for history lovers
Symone A,Mar 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We arrived at our meeting point early, which was just up from the Colosseum, and waited for our transfer to the site. A lady came to collect us and put us in a taxi to the Catacombs. There, we were met by our tour guide Daniel. Thankfully, we were the only ones on the tour so as party of four, we made our way below ground level. It's worth noting that photographs and videos are forbidden in the catacombs. Daniel was very thorough and knowledgeable, and more than happy to answer any questions we had. The history of the catacombs is absolutely fascinating and I thoroughly recommend this experience for any history fans. It offers a great insight into ancient funerary practices and early Christianity. The catacombs are narrow in places and I imagine it would be rather uncomfortable in a big group, or difficult to hear/see what we were being shown. We were extremely lucky that the site was relatively quiet for our mid morning visit but large groups were arriving as were leaving. On a separate note, a previous trip to Rome included a visit to Basilica di San Clemente which is close to the pick up/drop off point. This is also an amazing must see!! Although at the time, we did it without a tour guide which I regret. Our guide Daniel explained he also provides tours there so absolutely give it a go! You could easily accommodate both on the same day.
Authentic tour
Jensnyborg,Mar 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Exciting insights into the earliest Christianity and my understanding of it were clearly increased. You get the impression of a huge walking system, but you only have the opportunity to see a small part of it.
Nice tour.
MaryKay M,Feb 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very interesting tour. We booked the small group tour and it ended up just being the two of us. We very much appreciated that the tour operator did not cancel! The guide was wonderful. Very knowledgeable. The catacombs are definitely worth seeing. FYI - no photos are allowed in the catacombs.
Great visit
Eva G,Feb 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Superb visit with our passionate Chiara guide Very interesting, to do absolutely! I advise+++
This was a wonderful tour...
Heidi Z,Nov 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a wonderful tour if you love small underground spaces that once housed the dead, as my family and I do. This tour was informative, interesting, and just a little morbid. It was a perfect way to spend an afternoon.
Make sure you book the correct tour or you are just out your money
Dawn M,Nov 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00I bought this tour by mistake and wanted the combined tour of catacombs and crypts. I tried to cancel but they would not let me get any kind of a refund. Finding out that when you get to the catacombs they just give you a ticket and let you go with a guide there lets me know they really had no cost involved and could have given me some kind of a refund - even if it was just a partial refund. Sad that no one can work with customers and have decent customer service anymore.
Francesca was an amazing...
Chinna N,Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Francesca was an amazing guide—so knowledgeable and welcoming. The small group size is ideal due to the narrow passageways. I would recommend this experience!
Expedited small group tour that is comprehensive for those pressed for time
Amy R,Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Tour guide was excellent. Would have liked to have taken a few photos at a designated place but understand the solemn nature of the catacombs
Great express tour
Stephanee L,Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Quick but worth the money! We learned a lot and saw a lot. Our guide was great. Office staff was also incredibly helpful!!
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