Small Group Express Tour of Roman Catacombs with Transfer

4.7 (403 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
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers

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 tour of the Roman Catacombs with a small group of a maximum of 10 participants. Explore the accessible part of its endless labyrinth of underground burial chambers laid out on 4 levels.

Options

German Group of Max.10 People

German tour: Select this option for a 1.5-hour Shared tour with transfer in a group of 10 participants led by an German speaking guide

Private Tour in English

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

Italian Group of Max.16 People

Italian Tour: Select this option for a 1.5-hour Shared tour with transfer in a group of 16 participants led by an Italian speaking guide

Private Tour in German

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

Italian Group of Max.10 People

Italian tour: Select this option for a 1.5-hour Shared tour with transfer in a group of 10 participants led by an Italian speaking guide

Portuguese Group Max.10 People

Portuguese Tour: Select this option for a 1.5-hour Shared tour with transfer in a group of 10 participants led by an Portuguese speaking guide

English Group of Max.10 People

English tour: Select this option for a 1.5-hour Shared tour with transfer in a group of 10 participants led by an English speaking guide

Spanish Group of Max.16 People

Spanish Tour: Select this option for a 1.5-hour Shared tour with transfer in a group of 16 participants led by an Spanish guide

German Group of Max.16 People

German Tour: Select this option for a 1.5-hour Shared tour with transfer in a group of 16 participants led by an German speaking guide

Private Tour in Portuguese

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

Private Tour in Spanish

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

Portuguese Group Max.16 People

Portuguese Tour: Select this option for a 1.5-hour Shared tour with transfer in a group of 16 participants led by an Italian speaking guide

Spanish Group of Max.10 People

Spanish tour: Select this option for a 1.5-hour Shared tour with transfer in a group of 10 participants led by an Spanish speaking guide

English Group of Max.16 People

English Tour: Select this option for a 1.5-hour Shared tour with transfer in a group of 16 participants led by an English guide

French Group of Max.10 People

French tour: Select this option for a 1.5-hour Shared tour with transfer in a group of 10 participants led by an French speaking guide

Private Tour in Italian

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

French Group of Max.16 People

French Tour: Select this option for a 1.5-hour Shared tour with transfer in a group of 16 participants led by an French guide

Private Tour in French

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

What's included

  • Transfer from the meeting point to the Catacombs and back
  • Luggage deposit in our office for the duration of the tour
  • Full on-site assistance
  • All entrance and transport fees
  • Guide and sterilised headsets to hear your guide clearly
  • 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).

    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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