Rome Catacombs Underground Tour with Optional Colosseum Visit

Duration4h

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LanguagesGerman, English, Italian, French, Spanish

Group sizeUp to 16 travelers

Overview

Ideal for history lovers, this experience combines guided discoveries with free time to explore some of Rome's most iconic landmarks.

Discover the hidden world beneath Rome on an immersive underground experience. Explore the ancient Catacombs of Domitilla, a vast network of underground burial chambers that reveal the history of early Christian Rome.

Choose the Catacombs & San Clemente option to continue beneath the Basilica of San Clemente, where layers of history uncover ancient churches, Roman buildings, and a 1st-century temple.

Choose the Catacombs & Colosseum option to combine your Catacombs visit with Colosseum admission and a multilingual audio guide. Your ticket also includes access to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. Please note that this option includes standard Colosseum admission only and does not include access to the Colosseum Underground.

Each option offers a unique way to experience Rome's hidden history.

Options

Catacombs & San Clemente

Catacombs & San Clemente: A fascinating journey through Rome’s underground history from ancient burial tunnels to layered ea
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Catacombs - San Clemente- Rome
Transport Included: Round-trip from central Rome to catacombs. Quick underground tour, perfect for travelers short on time. Small group.
Catacombs : Catacombs of San Domitilla or San Callisto depending on the day. Basilica of San Clemente included. Entry included.

Colosseum Underground & Roman

Duration: 2 hours
Colosseum - Roman Forum : Explore the underground chambers of the Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill. Small group, max 7.
Underground Colosseum Access: Access the underground level where gladiators & animals were kept. Entry tickets & headsets included.

Catacombs & Colosseum

Catacombs of San Domitilla: Explore Rome's largest underground burial site. Ancient frescoes, early Christian tunnels & guided tour.Entry ticket included
Duration: 2 hours
Colosseum ticket & audio guide
Transport Included: Includes Colosseum tickets with audio guide and tour leader assistance, plus free time to explore at your own pace.

What's included

Admission to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill (Catacombs & Colosseum option)
Entry to the Basilica of San Clemente (Catacombs & San Clemente option)
Professional tour guide (where applicable) and headsets
All entry tickets (depending on the option selected)
Colosseum admission ticket with multilingual audio guide (Catacombs & Colosseum option)
Round-trip transportation to and from the Catacombs (all options)
Entry to the Catacombs (all options)

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks

What to expect

20m

Relax with comfortable round-trip transportation between the city center and the Catacombs.
Catacombe Di Domitilla
45m · Admission ticket included

Explore the underground tunnels of the Catacombs on a guided tour. Discover ancient Christian burial chambers, early frescoes, and fascinating stories about Rome's underground history.
Basilica of San Clemente
45m · Admission ticket included

Descend through three historical layers of Rome at the Basilica of San Clemente, including the underground basilica and ancient Roman structures. This stop is included only with the Catacombs + San Clemente option.
Roman Forum
45m · Admission ticket included

Continue your self-guided visit through the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill using the same admission ticket and audio guide. This stop is included only with the Catacombs + Colosseum option.
Colosseum
45m · Admission ticket included

Enjoy skip-the-line entry to the Colosseum and explore at your own pace with a multilingual audio guide. Please bring your own smartphone and headphones to use the audio guide. Access to the Underground is not included. This stop is included only with the Catacombs + Colosseum option.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Show me Italy tour manager will be waiting to accommodate you at Via Dei Serpenti 114.

End point

Show me Italy tour manager will be waiting to accommodate you at Via Dei Serpenti 114.

Additional information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The meeting time is subject to change. In this case, you will be contacted in advance via email
Tours will run rain or shine (unless closed for safety reasons)
Please arrive 15 minutes before the start time of the tour
No weapons (pocket knives), glass bottles or large backpacks
Colosseum Audio Guide: Please bring your headset if you selected the option that includes the Colosseum audio guide.
Scheduled Time: Please note that the time may be subject to change. If there are any changes, you will receive a communication from our team.
Catacombs Headset: A disposable headset will be provided for the Catacombs audio guide.
Luggage: You can leave your luggage at our office to make your trip more comfortable and hassle-free.
Transportation: The transfer is provided with air conditioning for your comfort.
Full Names: Please provide your full names exactly as they appear on your ID/passport, as this information is required to issue the tickets according to the sites’ restrictions.

Cancellation policy

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

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