Roman Catacombs Tour: Hidden Cults and Ancient Paintings

Uncover the hidden secrets of Rome on a small-group tour of the Roman Catacombs and St. Clement’s Undergrounds. Explore ancient cults, mysterious tunnels, and stunning wall paintings with an expert guide.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Basilica of San Clemente - Meet your guide in front of St. Clement’s Basilica and venture deep underground below its foundations into a mystical world of ancient cults and legends. Journey through several layers of history and earth, down to 14 meters below ground. Live the excitement of gradually exploring the later structures built on top of it…
What's Included
  • Sterilised headsets for clear audio from the guide
  • Hand-sanitising gel available throughout the tour
  • Luggage deposit at our office during the tour
  • Complimentary mask provided if needed
  • Complete on-site assistance
  • All entrance and transportation fees included
Additional Information

Discover an unexpected hidden treasure in the city center before stepping beyond the city boundaries to the labyrinth-like Roman Catacombs. Plunge into a subterranean world filled with encrypted cults and age-old murals through a guided tour with limited participants. Embark on a trip to two distinct underground attractions with a knowledgeable guide….

Location
Touriks
Via di San Giovanni in Laterano
Meet at the TouriksPoint at Via di San Giovanni in Laterano 132, 15 meters from the Basilica of St. Clement. Please arrive 5 minutes before the starting time.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Christina_o
Jul 17, 2024
Great way to experience the Catacombs and St Clement's - Both the catacombs and St. Clement's were interesting experiences enjoyed by the whole family. We had great tour guides for both venues who gave the historical context for the sites in an enjoyable way. Definitely recommend!
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Judith_m
Jul 1, 2024
Fantastic tour - I am glad we took this one! - This was a 2 part tour. The St. Clement was so interesting. It was a very small group, and the tour guide was excellent. Pointing out many things that we would have missed if we went on our own self guided tour. Well worth the money. A few people joined our group for the catacombs. It was also very interesting and group was still small. I highly recommend this tour for those interested in history of the early Christian Church!
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Angela_c
Jun 8, 2024
Excellent tour - Our guide was so knowledgeable and entertaining. Private tour is the way to go! Very organized and liked they took care of everything.
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Ursula_s
May 16, 2024
St Clements experience - Fantastic stories of how people lived centuries ago and the guide was great and very expressive. What amazed me the most was how organised the people were centuries ago
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Janicem195
May 13, 2024
Great small group tour - This was our favorite excursion in Italy. We had a wonderful guide, Daniel, that was extremely knowledgeable about the sites and history. It was amazing to be the only 2 people on the tour. We spent most of our time at Domitilla where you cannot take pics but we had plenty of time to buy professional images at the gift shop. We were chauffeured in a very comfortable van to st Clement’s. What a great experience, worth every penny!
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Michelle_b
May 13, 2024
Must Do Tour - This was without a doubt this best tour we did in Rome. Our guide was amazing, very informative, kind and knowledgeable. St Clements basilica was a hidden gem with her “Lasagna” layers of ancient dwellings and outstanding basilica roof.
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Normandd3
Mar 21, 2024
Excellent Tour of The Church and Catacombs - We enjoyed two tours in one with our excellent guide Lorenzo! The tours included underground views of the church dating back to the 4th century and unground tours of the catacombs dating back to the first century. Our guide was very informative and pleasant. We would definitely recommend this tour if you’re looking for a nice half day excursion.
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Nichole_w
Mar 10, 2024
Great tour - Guide was knowledgable and friendly. Really enjoyed the tour! Lots to see and learn... definately recommend!
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Danielle_c
Mar 3, 2024
Excellent tour guide - Paul was an endless font of knowledge, who seems to love what he does. I only wish I had a notebook with me! So much information about major ancient historical events.
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Camper27301310712
Sep 19, 2023
Inspiring and informative tour of catacombs - We were very fortunate to have such a knowledgeable guide through San Clemente and the catacombs. He was able to answer all our questions.
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