Small Group Express Tour of Roman Catacombs with Transfer
Overview
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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
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
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 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.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
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 Spanish
Private Tour: Select this option for a 1.5 hour private guided tour with transfer led by an Spanish 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
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.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
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.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
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
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 German
Private Tour: Select this option for a 1.5 hour private guided tour with transfer led by an German 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 Italian
Private Tour: Select this option for a 1.5 hour private guided tour with transfer led by an Italian speaking guide.
Reviews
342 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fascinating history
John C,
Sep 11, 2025
- Viator
5.00Fascinating to learn about early Rome through the burial practices, our guide was very knowledgeable.
Meeting point was lack...
Babette C,
Sep 9, 2025
- Viator
4.00Meeting 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
5.00Great quick tour. Cool temp was lovely. Really enjoyed the experience. Would definetly recommend this tour
Great express tour!
Chantel W,
Aug 19, 2025
- Viator
5.00Temperature below ground is a comfortable 18 degrees, no jacket necessary. We had limited time so the express tour was ideal. Our guide Mario was excellent, very knowledgeable and good sense of humour
The tour of the catacombs...
Libby B,
Aug 11, 2025
- Viator
5.00The tour of the catacombs was so informative and the duration was perfect for us. Mario our guide was exceptional and I feel I have a better understanding of early Christianity and Paganism.
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