--- 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: 4.89 reviews: 53 duration_minutes: 90 languages: [de, pt, en, it, fr, es] free_cancellation: true guidekin_pick: Private Domitilla, minimum two rank_in_category: 27 of 47 (Catacombs & Underground Rome) schedule_checked: 2026-09-12 data_updated: 2026-09-14 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. ## 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. ## Key facts - Price: from €249 per person - Duration: 1h 30m - Rating: 4.89/5 from 53 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: TOURIKS - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price ## 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: 2026-09-12 - 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 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. ## 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 ## How it compares in Catacombs & Underground Rome Ranked **#27 of 47** by Guidekin's weighted score (rating weighted by review volume). Alternatives worth comparing: 1. [Appian Way, Catacombs and Aqueducts Park Tour with Top E-Bike](https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/appian-way-catacombs-and-aqueducts-park-tour-with-top-e-bike/?format=md) — €75 per person, 4.99 (933) 2. [walking-tour-at-catacombs-as-the-coolest-underground](https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/walking-tour-at-catacombs-as-the-coolest-underground/?format=md) — 4.98 (453) 3. 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