Roman Catacombs: Explore Ancient Underground

Uncover the captivating story of Rome through the ages on our Crypts, Bones & Catacombs tour. Explore underground cemeteries and mysterious cults for an exciting and educational experience.

Duration: 3 hours, 15 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Appian Way (Via Appia Antica) - Stroll along one of Rome’s most ancient roads, bordered by historic ruins and tombs. With age-old paving stones underfoot, trace the route once traveled by legions, merchants, and adventurers.
  • Mausoleo di Cecilia Metella - Discover the influential family behind this monument and its remarkable endurance through…
What's Included
  • Local English-speaking guide
  • Entry to the catacombs of San Sebastiano
  • Group of 18 people or fewer
  • Transportation (Minibus with air conditioning)
  • Expertly guided walking tour
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information

Embark on a journey through time as you explore the historic Appian Way, one of the earliest roads constructed by the Romans. Walk on centuries-old paving stones, tracing the path once traveled by legions, merchants, and adventurers.
As you proceed, uncover ancient tombs and ruins that narrate the tale of Rome’s expansion. Take a moment to admire the…

Location
Piramide
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a green Walks sign. This tour meets in front of the Piramide metro station, located across from Piazzale Ostiense.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Kathy
Feb 20, 2025
Great tour ! - Our tour guide Annamaria was amazing. We really enjoyed visiting the church, driving on the appian way and then going to the catacombs! Highly recommend
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Johnny_d
Feb 19, 2025
Amazing - Merle was an amazing guide. We loved this so much. She is very knowledgeable and engaging. Would recommend
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Maureen_k
Feb 2, 2025
The tour was fun and the... - The tour was fun and the instructor Sylvia was very interesting and fun. This tour involved a van ride to the catacomb and so much more of Rome was seen and learned about.
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Jet742406
Dec 29, 2024
Unique experience - I learned the history of Rome from a new angle, this is a unique guided tour one should try. The guide is passionate and knowledgeable.
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H1732sqgavinw
Nov 17, 2024
Fantastic history - Guide was a fountain of knowledge and don't realise behind what seem to be normal building doors all the history behind them
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Nicoletattersall
Nov 1, 2024
A Great Short Tour - Antonella was an amazing tour guide! So knowledgeable and passionate about Roman history. I really enjoyed this tour. We started with a short walk from the meeting point to a beautiful church with a bone crypt. Very interesting and Antonella gave us great, interesting information and broke it down so it was easy to understand. She didn’t just rattle off facts - she told stories and gave background. Next we boarded a bus and drove for about 30 minutes to the Catacomb of San Sebastian. Fascinating tour led by a Vatican guide. Antonella met us in the church when we were done with the catacomb tour and filled in some other information for us. Then it was back on the bus and back to the meeting point. It was a quick tour overall - only 3 hours - but a good tour nonetheless. Antonella pointed out things on the bus as we were driving, so there was some great sightseeing, too.
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Companion693680
Oct 15, 2024
Crypts and catacombs - We took the Rome underground tour with crypts and catacombs with Antonella on 10/7. She was an amazing guide! She was knowledgeable and kind. She gave all the great information. And made this tour very fun. I would recommend this tour to everyone!!
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Elizabeth_v
Nov 10, 2024
Very interesting - It was interesting and educational to hear about the crypt and to see burial sites. The church is also beautiful.
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Gabby_l
Oct 20, 2024
Great! - the underground catacombs but was expecting a lot more. Love hearing all the history about the city and the tour guide was very knowledgeable!
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Nicholas_p
Oct 30, 2024
Non existent customer support - We had trouble with public transport, we made plans to be at tour meeting point 1 hour early. There was a problem on the road with an accident we messaged tour operator to tell them the trouble and we received no reply. We arrived at meeting point 2 minutes late and could not find operator and could get no response from customer support.
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