--- title: Private Express Tour of Roman Catacombs with Transfer lang: en type: tour city: Rome country: Italy price: 249 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.87 reviews: 54 duration_minutes: 90 languages: [de, pt, en, it, fr, es] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Private Domitilla, minimum two rank_in_category: 27 of 46 (Catacombs & Underground Rome) schedule_checked: 2026-09-20 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/private-express-tour-of-roman-catacombs-with-transfer/ --- # Private Express Tour of Roman Catacombs with Transfer **Guidekin's take:** The express catacombs visit as a private tour: private transport out of the centre, a guided descent into the burial chambers with your own guide and headsets, and back downtown within an hour and a half, with luggage storage at the office. Transfer, entries, guide and headsets are included at €249 per person, hotel pickup is not. Not for claustrophobia. In our comparison: #27 of 46 in Catacombs & Underground Rome, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## 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. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Meet us at Via Francesco Giambullari 4, - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 09:00, 10:00, 15:00: 3 departures a day - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €149: ages 6 to 15 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €249 per person - Duration: 1h 30m - Rating: 4.87/5 from 54 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Likely to sell out - Operator: TOURIKS - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: German, Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Spanish - Start times: 09:00, 10:00, 15:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-20 ## Reviews 4.87 from 54 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 53 of 54. - 5 stars: 49 (91%) - 4 stars: 4 (7%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 1 (2%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise informative guides and convenient transport; some find the tour rushed. **Praised:** - Guides explain catacomb history and answer questions in detail - Humour makes the historical explanations engaging - Direct transport to the catacombs makes the visit easier - Guides keep children interested during family visits **Complaints:** - Some find the visit rushed, while others appreciate its efficient pace Written by Guidekin from the 35 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2022-08-21 to 2025-12-14); last checked 2026-10-03. ## 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 | |---|---|---|---| | English Tour | €249 / person (for 2+ people) | English | English tour: Select this option for a 1.5 hour guided private tour with transfer led by an English speaking guide. | | Spanish Tour | €249 / person (for 2+ people) | Spanish | Spanish tour: Select this option for a 1.5 hour guided private tour with transfer led by an Spanish speaking guide. | | Portuguese Tour | €249 / person (for 2+ people) | Portuguese | Portuguese Tour: Select this option for a 1.5 hour guided private tour with transfer led by an Portuguese speaking guide. | | German Tour | €249 / person (for 2+ people) | German | German Tour: Select this option for a 1.5 hour guided private tour with transfer led by an German speaking guide. | | Italian Tour | €249 / person (for 2+ people) | Italian | Italian tour: Select this option for a 1.5 hour guided private tour with transfer led by an Italian speaking guide. | | French Tour | €249 / person (for 2+ people) | French | French tour: Select this option for a 1.5 hour guided private tour with transfer led by an French 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 ## Not included - Hotel pick-up and drop-off ## Itinerary 1. **Catacombe Di Domitilla** (1h; admission 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... 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. ## Schedule - Runs: Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun - Departures: 09:00, 10:00, 15:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-20 - 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 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. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJA0oqPblhLxMRRtZ6meLfTpg Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - 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 ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €498 | €249 | | 4 | €756 | €189 | | 6 | €894 | €149 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Catacombs & Underground Rome start at €22 per person. ## Compared with other Catacombs & Underground Rome | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #27 of 46** | €249 | 1h 30m | 4.87 (54) | private | | [Appian Way, Catacombs and Aqueducts Park Tour with Top E-Bike](/italy/rome/tours/appian-way-catacombs-and-aqueducts-park-tour-with-top-e-bike/?format=md) | €75 | 4h | 4.99 (991) | shared | | [Walking Tour at Catacombs as the Coolest Underground](/italy/rome/tours/walking-tour-at-catacombs-as-the-coolest-underground/?format=md) | €48 | 2h | 4.98 (503) | shared | | [Rome Bike / EBike Tour: Appian Way, Catacombs & Roman Aqueducts](/italy/rome/tours/rome-bike-ebike-tour-appian-way-catacombs-roman-aqueducts/?format=md) | €59 | 4h | 4.94 (1953) | shared | Ranked #27 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. Full list: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/catacombs-tours-rome/?format=md ## More in Rome - All Rome tours: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/private-express-tour-of-roman-catacombs-with-transfer/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/?format=md