Private Express Tour of Roman Catacombs with Transfer

4.9 (56 reviews) Rome, Italy
Duration1h 30m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

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 experience of the Roman Catacombs with an affordable-private tour. Explore the accessible part of the endless labyrinth of underground burial chambers laid out on 4 levels.

Options

Spanish Tour

Spanish tour: Select this option for a 1.5 hour guided private tour with transfer led by an Spanish speaking guide.

French Tour

French tour: Select this option for a 1.5 hour guided private tour with transfer led by an French speaking guide.

German Tour

German Tour: Select this option for a 1.5 hour guided private tour with transfer led by an German speaking guide.

English Tour

English tour: Select this option for a 1.5 hour guided private tour with transfer led by an English speaking guide.

Portuguese Tour

Portuguese Tour: Select this option for a 1.5 hour guided private tour with transfer led by an Portuguese speaking guide.

Italian Tour

Italian tour: Select this option for a 1.5 hour guided private tour with transfer led by an Italian speaking guide.

What's included

  • Sterilised headsets to hear your guide clearly
  • Luggage deposit in our office for the duration of the tour
  • One mask per person if required
  • Full on-site assistance
  • All entrance and transport fees
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off

What to expect

  1. Catacombe Di Domitilla
    1h · Admission ticket included
    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). From here, you'll hop on a van to the catacombs.

    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.
  2. Appian Way (Via Appia Antica)
    5m
    Jump again on the minivan and be back in the city center in the blink of an eye.

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

  • 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.

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