--- title: "Rome: Small Group Underground Catacombs Tour" lang: en type: tour city: Rome country: Italy price: 85 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.91 reviews: 46 duration_minutes: 60 languages: [en, fr] rank_in_category: 26 of 46 (Catacombs & Underground Rome) schedule_checked: 2026-09-26 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/rome-small-group-underground-catacombs-tour/ --- # Rome: Small Group Underground Catacombs Tour **Guidekin's take:** The catacombs of Domitilla in a small group with an expert guide and an air conditioned vehicle to get there, through crypts with pagan and Christian decoration and the earliest Christian art, rated 4.91 across 46 reviews. Guided tour and transport are included at €85 per person. The listing is brief, so ask about the meeting point and the exact route. In our comparison: #26 of 46 in Catacombs & Underground Rome, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Discover the secrets of Rome's underground and explore the largest catacombs in Rome with an expert guide. Descend into the large complex of underground tunnels that make up the catacombs of Domitila. Hear the stories behind the earliest Christian rites and rituals and marvel at ancient artworks. We will explore several parts of the catacombs learning about death in ancient Rome and see crypts with pagan and Christian decorative themes including the tomb of Diogenes, a grave digger who created the endless corridors of graves. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Please meet us by the picnic benches… - Starts 10:00, 15:00: 2 departures a day - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €75: ages 5 to 17 - Non-refundable: no free cancellation **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €85 per person - Duration: 1h - Rating: 4.91/5 from 46 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Likely to sell out - Operator: Eternal Experiences - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English, French - Start times: 10:00, 15:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-26 ## Reviews 4.91 from 46 ratings on Guidekin & Viator. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 46 of 46. - 5 stars: 42 (91%) - 4 stars: 4 (9%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the guides' knowledge and humour; visitors hoping to see bones may be disappointed. **Praised:** - Detailed explanations of the catacombs and early Christian history - Humour and lively storytelling that keep the group engaged - Guides welcome questions and take time to answer them **Complaints:** - Disappointment at the absence of visible bones Written by Guidekin from the 46 most recent English reviews on Viator (2023-03-03 to 2026-06-24); last checked 2026-10-03. ## What's included - Guided Tour - Air-conditioned vehicle ## Itinerary 1. **Catacombe Di Domitilla** (1h; admission included) - Descend to the depths of Roman street level as you learn the history of Rome’s development, before venturing into the underbelly of it’s underworld! ## Schedule - Runs: Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun - Departures: 10:00, 15:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-26 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations. ## Meeting point Please meet us by the picnic benches outside the Catacombs of Domitila. Your guide will have a yellow Carpe Diem Rome flag. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to start time. Late arrivals will not be eligible for refunds. Please check local Covid-19 regulations  Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJBULz1nKKJRMRmkuAVRGLp3w Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## Compared with other Catacombs & Underground Rome | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #26 of 46** | €85 | 1h | 4.91 (46) | shared | | [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 #26 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/rome-small-group-underground-catacombs-tour/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/?format=md