--- title: Catacombs and Hidden Underground Rome: Small Group Max 6 People lang: en type: tour city: Rome country: Italy price: 199 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.96 reviews: 354 duration_minutes: 150 languages: [pt, en, it, fr, es] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 5 of 47 (Catacombs & Underground Rome) schedule_checked: 2026-09-12 data_updated: 2026-09-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/catacombs-and-hidden-underground-rome-small-group-max-6-people/ --- # Catacombs and Hidden Underground Rome: Small Group Max 6 People **Guidekin's take:** A group capped at six through the narrow passages of an ancient catacomb and then the layered underground of San Clemente, with a taxi between the sites and an expert guide throughout, rated 4.96 across 354 reviews. Both entries, the guide and the transfers between sites are included at €199 per person, tips and hotel pickup are not. ## Overview In 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. ## Key facts - Price: from €199 per person - Duration: 2h 30m - Rating: 4.96/5 from 354 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: LivTours ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Semi-Private Tour Option | €199 / person | English | Small Group of 6 people max | | Private Tour Option | €345 / person (for 2+ people) | Portuguese, Spanish, English, French, Italian | Private Tour: Private tour with extra 30 minutes and Capuchin Crypt included | ## What's included - Semi-private group of 6 people - Ancient catacomb visit & tickets - Expert English-speaking guide - St Clement Church visit & tickets - Comfortable taxi transfer between sites ## Not included - Gratuities - Food and drinks - Hotel pick-up/drop off ## Itinerary 1. **Basilica of San Clemente** (30m; admission included) - 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... 2. **Rome** (30m) - Transfer 3. **Catacombe Di Domitilla** (1h; admission included) - Led 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.... 4. **San Clemente** (30m) - Transfer to San Clemente ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:00, 10:00, 14:00, 15:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-12 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point In front of the Basilica of San Clemente. Your guide will be holding at LivTours sign. ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - In very rare cases, operational regulations at the Catacombs may require visitors to join a larger group led by an official Catacombs guide for the underground visit. Your LivTours guide will remain with you, ensuring a personalized experience with commentary whenever permitted. - There is no photography allowed in both sites visited on this tour. - The price includes a private driver between the three sites. - Places of worship have strict dress code requirements for entry. All participants are required to have shoulders and knees covered (no tank tops or short dresses) to enter. ## How it compares in Catacombs & Underground Rome Ranked **#5 of 47** by Guidekin's weighted score (rating weighted by review volume). Alternatives worth comparing: 1. 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