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Small Group Express Tour of Roman Catacombs with Transfer

4.7 Great 397 reviews
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1h 30m
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German, Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
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Overview

Guidekin summary

The catacombs done fast: private transport out of the centre, a guided descent into the underground burial chambers in a group capped at ten, and back downtown within the hour and a half, with luggage storage at the office thrown in. Transfer, entry, guide and headsets are included at €55 per person, hotel pickup is not. Not for claustrophobia.

From the guide

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 tour of the Roman Catacombs with a small group of a maximum of 10 participants. Explore the accessible part of its endless labyrinth of underground burial chambers laid out on 4 levels.

Tour options

The operator sells this tour in 18 versions. Prices are the operator's current list for two travellers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date and party.

German Group of Max.16 People

from €55 / person
Guide: German

German Tour: Select this option for a 1.5-hour Shared tour with transfer in a group of 16 participants led by an German speaking guide

Italian Group of Max.16 People

from €55 / person
Guide: Italian

Italian Tour: Select this option for a 1.5-hour Shared tour with transfer in a group of 16 participants led by an Italian speaking guide

Portuguese Group Max.16 People

from €55 / person
Guide: Portuguese

Portuguese Tour: Select this option for a 1.5-hour Shared tour with transfer in a group of 16 participants led by an Italian speaking guide

English Group of Max.16 People

from €55 / person
Guide: English

English Tour: Select this option for a 1.5-hour Shared tour with transfer in a group of 16 participants led by an English guide

Spanish Group of Max.16 People

from €55 / person
Guide: Spanish

Spanish Tour: Select this option for a 1.5-hour Shared tour with transfer in a group of 16 participants led by an Spanish guide

French Group of Max.16 People

from €55 / person
Guide: French

French Tour: Select this option for a 1.5-hour Shared tour with transfer in a group of 16 participants led by an French guide

English Group of Max.10 People

from €69 / person
Guide: English

English tour: Select this option for a 1.5-hour Shared tour with transfer in a group of 10 participants led by an English speaking guide

French Group of Max.10 People

from €69 / person
Guide: French

French tour: Select this option for a 1.5-hour Shared tour with transfer in a group of 10 participants led by an French speaking guide

Italian Group of Max.10 People

from €69 / person
Guide: Italian

Italian tour: Select this option for a 1.5-hour Shared tour with transfer in a group of 10 participants led by an Italian speaking guide

Spanish Group of Max.10 People

from €69 / person
Guide: Spanish

Spanish tour: Select this option for a 1.5-hour Shared tour with transfer in a group of 10 participants led by an Spanish speaking guide

Portuguese Group Max.10 People

from €69 / person
Guide: Portuguese

Portuguese Tour: Select this option for a 1.5-hour Shared tour with transfer in a group of 10 participants led by an Portuguese speaking guide

German Group of Max.10 People

from €69 / person
Guide: German

German tour: Select this option for a 1.5-hour Shared tour with transfer in a group of 10 participants led by an German speaking guide

Private Tour in French

from €249 / person (for 2+ people)
Guide: French

Private Tour: Select this option for a 1.5 hour private guided tour with transfer led by an French speaking guide.

Private Tour in Portuguese

from €249 / person (for 2+ people)
Guide: Portuguese

Private Tour: Select this option for a 1.5 hour private guided tour with transfer led by an Portuguese speaking guide.

Private Tour in Spanish

from €249 / person (for 2+ people)
Guide: Spanish

Private Tour: Select this option for a 1.5 hour private guided tour with transfer led by an Spanish speaking guide.

Private Tour in Italian

from €249 / person (for 2+ people)
Guide: Italian

Private Tour: Select this option for a 1.5 hour private guided tour with transfer led by an Italian speaking guide.

Private Tour in German

from €249 / person (for 2+ people)
Guide: German

Private Tour: Select this option for a 1.5 hour private guided tour with transfer led by an German speaking guide.

Private Tour in English

from €249 / person (for 2+ people)
Guide: English

Private Tour: Select this option for a 1.5 hour private guided tour with transfer led by an English speaking guide.

Schedule & Availability

Runs every day except Tue
Departures: 09:00, 10:00, 10:15, 14:30, 15:00
Available year-round

This tour runs every day except Tue, departing at 09:00, 10:00, 10:15, 14:30, 15:00. It runs year-round. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked September 12, 2026.

What's Included

Transfer from the meeting point to the Catacombs and back
Luggage deposit in our office for the duration of the tour
Full on-site assistance
All entrance and transport fees
Guide and sterilised headsets to hear your guide clearly

What's Not Included

Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Itinerary

Catacombe Di Domitilla Stop 1
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). Once in the park of the Catacombs, venture 16 meters below the surface into the otherworldly crypts of Domitilla. Explore the accessible part of its endless labyrinth of underground burial chambers laid out on 4 levels. Be captivated by ancient wall-paintings of mythological and biblical figures and discover the religious symbolism of the frescoes. Revive the shift of faith from paganism to Christianity and feel the power of prohibited belief while learning about early martyrs and persecutions. Live the excitement of gradually exploring different layers of history and complete your underworld experience in the 4th-century subterranean Basilica of Nereus and Achilleus.
1h
Admission included
Appian Way (Via Appia Antica) Stop 2
Jump again on the minivan and be back in the city center in the blink of an eye.
5 min

Departure & Return

Start 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.

End 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.

Additional Information

  • 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

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

1+ daysFull refund
0-1 daysNo refund
From € 55 / person