Underground Rome Catacombs Tour

Uncover the secrets of Rome’s ancient Christian catacombs on this small group tour. Explore underground passageways, learn about the first Christians, and experience the history firsthand.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Catacombe di Santa Domitilla - Descend to the depths of Roman street level as you learn the history of Rome’s development, before venturing into the underbelly of it’s underworld!
What's Included
  • Professional, expert guide
  • Small group tour, maximum of 10 people
  • Skip-the-line access to Rome’s largest Catacombs
Additional Information

To fully grasp the essence of Rome, one must delve beneath the surface. Traverse the subterranean labyrinths and unveil the mysteries of Rome’s largest catacombs on this intimate group walking tour. A knowledgeable historian will illustrate how this intricate network of holy tunnels is linked with Christianity’s founding devotees in archaic Rome. Hear…

Location
Via delle Sette Chiese, 282
Via delle Sette Chiese
Please meet us outside the Catacombs of Domitila. Your guide will be by the picnic benches holding a yellow Carpe Diem Rome flag. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to start time. Late arrivals will not be eligible for refunds. Please also ensure to check local Covid-19 regulations before attending.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Britt_b
May 27, 2024
Family fun - All of it was great but our best was the fresco of St Paul and St Peter. Vivan was a great guide and knew so much history about Rome. Very knowledgeable!
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Katylillianwalsh
May 24, 2024
Catacombs tour - so interesting! - Such an interesting catacombs tour, even better than expected. Divan was a really personable and knowledgeable host. It was a small group and you felt as though we were delving up close into such an interesting part of history. Would highly recommend.
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Thehansenfam
Nov 20, 2023
Frescoes make it worth it - Mike is a great story teller and he knows his history. I attended this tour with my 2 teenage boys, both of whom were engaged and intellectually challenged. The highlight of this tour is being within reaching distance from some of the earliest known Christian frescoes depicting Peter and Jesus Christ. It was yet another testimony of the reality of His divinity.
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Jojean_m
Sep 27, 2023
Amazing experience! - This tour was amazing! If you don’t go on this tour you are really missing out. It was definitely a highlight of our trip to Rome. Our guide was OUTSTANDING. I can’t remember his name but he was from South Africa and is getting married next Month.
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Jeff_n
Sep 7, 2023
Interesting - Absolutely loved the tour guide - Heather. Very interesting tour. I actually booked this thinking it was the Capichin crypts, it’s not. The first photo of skulls is not at the catacombs, it’s a little misleading. But I highly recommend this tour!
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Jefferson_a
Aug 2, 2023
Great tour - Awesome experience packed with Christian history. Our guide Shawn was very knowledgeable and catered to all age groups on our tour. Would definitely recommend.
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Amy_s
Jul 28, 2023
Catacombs Tour - Fantastic Funny Guide and Memorable Tour, Blissfully Cool Underground - We booked this tour at the last minute, and we are so glad we did! Mike was a fantastic and funny tour guide - made references from Ferris Bueller to They Might Be Giants and just told us so much in a humorous and memorable way. The rest of our tour group was a tad reserved, but the four of us traveling together thought Mike was very entertaining and made us laugh out loud. Not only that, but every story he told (and he told us a LOT of information in a short time) was infused with history and respect in regard to how the Romans handled the traditions of the early Christians and their buried dead, as well as the early Popes when transforming into a Christian community. We honestly don't know how he (and the ancient people who buried the dead or painted frescoes) did not get lost in the maze(s) of the catacombs. Incredible. Lastly, the majority of the tour takes place underground where it is blissfully cool. It was an added bonus to beat the extreme heat Italy has been experiencing this summer.
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Heidi_s
Jun 20, 2024
Our guide was extremely... - Our guide was extremely friendly and knowledgeable and sense of humor was on point! While we enjoyed the history and the journey through the catacombs, the photo used in advertising the tour is misleading. If you're wanting to see the walls of skulls, don't book this. Look for the Capuchin Crypt.
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Nichole_b
Apr 20, 2024
Not worth the money…. - First off, our tour guide Heather was fantastic. She was very bubbly, fun & knowledgeable. Unfortunately, the tour was mediocre. If you’re expecting bones…don’t do this tour. The photo is misleading & there are literally no bodies or bones in these catacombs. Far outside Rome & would not do again or recommend.
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Mark_p
Apr 1, 2024
Canceled catacombs, no information, no update - Nothing was memorable except the euro32 taxi ride to the catacombs meeting site to discover it was closed. Other taxis arrived also. The tour operators stated they called me. They did not, no calls. In fact the day before I received a message to confirm the meeting time and place. Got to be joking you didn’t know catacombs would be closed Easter ahead of time. I called Viator asked for discount on next tour because I wasted money and time. Very disappointing.
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From $68
up to 15 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).