--- 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 47 (Catacombs & Underground Rome) schedule_checked: 2026-09-12 data_updated: 2026-09-13 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. ## 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. ## Key facts - Price: from €85 per person - Duration: 1h - Rating: 4.91/5 from 46 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Operator: Eternal Experiences ## 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: 2026-09-12 - 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  ## 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 ## How it compares in Catacombs & Underground Rome Ranked **#26 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. 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