Both entries, the guide and the transfers between sites are included at €199 per person, tips and hotel pickup are not.
In our comparison: #5 of 46 in Catacombs & Underground Rome, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
2 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices per adult for a party of two. Click an option to book it on Viator.
| Option | What the operator says | From, per adult |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-Private Tour OptionThe page priceEnglish | Small Group of 6 people max | €199 |
| Private Tour OptionPortuguese, Spanish, English, French, Italian | Private Tour: Private tour with extra 30 minutes and Capuchin Crypt included | €345 for 2+ people |
Children from €180 (ages 3 to 17). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 26 September 2026.
99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 359 of 363
Star breakdown of all 363 ratings
Reviewers praise the guides' historical explanations and humour; some find the burial settings uncomfortable.
Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (31 August 2025 to 3 October 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 3 October 2026.
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How do historians and archaeologists learn about Ancient History? By exploring underground of course! Over the past few centuries underground exploration has revealed a vast amount of sites ranging from cult Pagan temples to early Christian Catacombs. This exclusive tour will visit two amazing sites, learning the secrets of the many layers of Rome. Your tour begins at the beautifully preserved Basilica of San Clemente where we descend over five stories underground. You will learn about Medieval popes and secret Pagan rituals admiring artistic masterpieces from the 2nd century AD until the 15th century AD. Explore mysterious religions and even discover fresh water sources that lie deep in the earth!
30 min · Admission includedTransfer
30 minLed by your expert guide, hop on a pre-booked taxi that will then take you to one of the most well-known graveyards in Italy. Descend this ancient Christian burial ground and explore the narrow tunnels filled with empty graves – an ongoing point of fascination for historians. This part of the visit will be in a larger group, led by one of the Catacombs official guides. Finally, at the end of the tour you will be driven back to the center of Rome by a pre-booked taxi.
1h · Admission includedTransfer to San Clemente
30 minIn the intimacy of a semi-private group with MAX 6 people guaranteed, or in the luxury of your very own private group, travel back in time and experience Ancient Rome's underground levels on this extensive catacombs tour. With the assistance of your expert guide, make your way through the various narrow passageways and tombs, graves to many of Rome's earliest Christian citizens. Witness amazing artwork still visible on the walls from the first millennium, and be enveloped by the sacred, and also a bit creepy, atmosphere of these underground tunnels.
Here you will hear a different story, that of the Rome that is still buried underground, uncovering its turbulent relationship with Christianity in its earliest years.
If you want a personalized and exclusive experience, book your very own Private Tour, 30 minutes longer and includes a visit to the Capuchin Crypt!
The Catacombs visit will be in a larger group, led by their official guides.
The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #5 of 46 | €199 | 2h 30m | 4.96 (363) | varies by option |
| Appian Way, Catacombs and Aqueducts Park Tour with Top E-Bike | €75 | 4h | 4.99 (991) | shared |
| Walking Tour at Catacombs as the Coolest Underground | €48 | 2h | 4.98 (503) | shared |
| Rome Bike / EBike Tour: Appian Way, Catacombs & Roman Aqueducts | €59 | 4h | 4.94 (1953) | shared |
Ranked #5 of 46 in Catacombs & Underground Rome by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €22 to €470, median €75; typical length 2h 38m. 7 of 46 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 46 Catacombs & Underground Rome