Small-Group Tour of Roman Catacombs & St. Clement's Undergrounds

4.8 (32 reviews) Rome, Italy
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LanguagesGerman, Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 10 travelers

Overview

Explore a surprising lesser-known gem in the city center before jumping outside the city walls to the mazy Roman Catacombs. Go deep underground in a dark world of secret cults and ancient wall paintings with a small-group guided tour.

Visit 2 contrasting underground sights with an expert guide. Discover the place of a hidden cult 14 meters below St. Clement’s Basilica and descend into the twisty tunnels of the Catacombs of Domitilla.

Options

English Tour

Small-Group Tour: This option is for a 3-hour guided tour of the Roman Catacombs and the undergrounds of St. Clement's Basilica in English

Italian Tour

Small-Group Tour: This option is for a 3-hour guided tour of the Roman Catacombs and the undergrounds of St. Clement's Basilica in Italian

Portuguese Tour

Small-Group Tour: This option is for a 3-hour guided tour of the Roman Catacombs and the undergrounds of St. Clement's Basilica in Portuguese

Spanish Tour

Small-Group Tour: This option is for a 3-hour guided tour of the Roman Catacombs and the undergrounds of St. Clement's Basilica in Spanish

Private Tour in French

Private Tour: This option is for a 3-hour Private guided tour of the Roman Catacombs and the undergrounds of St. Clement's Basilica

Private Tour in Spanish

Private Tour: This option is for a 3-hour Private guided tour of the Roman Catacombs and the undergrounds of St. Clement's Basilica

German Tour

Small-Group Tour: This option is for a 3-hour guided tour of the Roman Catacombs and the undergrounds of St. Clement's Basilica in German

Private Tour in German

Private Tour: This option is for a 3-hour Private guided tour of the Roman Catacombs and the undergrounds of St. Clement's Basilica

French Tour

Small-Group Tour: This option is for a 3-hour guided tour of the Roman Catacombs and the undergrounds of St. Clement's Basilica in French

Private Tour in Italian

Private Tour: This option is for a 3-hour Private guided tour of the Roman Catacombs and the undergrounds of St. Clement's Basilica

Private Tour in Portuguese

Private Tour: This option is for a 3-hour Private guided tour of the Roman Catacombs and the undergrounds of St. Clement's Basilica

Private Tour in English

Private Tour: This option is for a 3-hour Private guided tour of the Roman Catacombs and the undergrounds of St. Clement's Basilica

What's included

  • Live professional guide
  • Luggage deposit in our office for the duration of the tour
  • Sterilised headsets to hear the guide clearly
  • Full on-site assistance
  • All entrance and transport fees
  • Hotel Pick-up and drop-off
  • Optional gratuities
  • Food and drinks

What to expect

  1. Basilica of San Clemente
    1h 15m · Admission ticket included
    Meet your guide at the meeting point and then venture deep underground the Basilica of San Clemente, 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 on your way up to the surface.

    Go back in time down to the deepest point and discover the best-preserved Mithraic temple of the city. Find out about the pagan faith of Ancient Romans before Christianity and be intrigued by its sectarian and esoteric flavour. Touch the waters of an underground river before going higher into the remains of the 4th Century Basilica, built on top of the martyr’s house and below the actual one. Walk along its imposing walls and be fascinated by the ancient frescoes while learning about the scenes and the lives of the martyrs they portray.
  2. Appian Way (Via Appia Antica)
    30m
    Get onboard a comfortable air-conditioned minivan and travel along the Ancient Appian Way to the largest Catacombs in Rome. The round trip takes approx. 30 minutes.
  3. Catacombe Di Domitilla
    1h 15m · Admission ticket included
    Visit the otherworldly crypts of Domitilla. Descend 16 meters below the surface and explore the accessible part of its vast labyrinth of underground burial chambers and galleries.

    Be captivated by the ancient wall-paintings of mythological and biblical figures and revive the shift of faith from paganism to Christianity. Feel the power of prohibited belief and learn about early martyrs and persecutions. Complete your underworld experience in the 4th-century subterranean basilica.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet us at Via Francesco Giambullari 4, 00184 Rome. The meeting point is in the square in front of the stairs. Please arrive 5 minutes before your scheduled starting time. Look for a member of staff holding a yellow label.

End point

Meet us at Via Francesco Giambullari 4, 00184 Rome. The meeting point is in the square in front of the stairs. Please arrive 5 minutes before your scheduled starting time. Look for a member of staff holding a yellow label.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • An appropriate dress-code is required in order to enter the churches: knees and shoulders should be covered
  • This tour is subject to weather conditions and/or liturgic-calendar events. If canceled you will be given the option of an alternative date or a full refund
  • This tour will have a maximum of 10 participants
  • You will need to be at the meeting point 5 minutes before the starting time
  • Not recommended for people with claustrophobia

Cancellation policy

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

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