---
title: Small Group Express Tour of Roman Catacombs with Transfer
lang: en
type: tour
city: Rome
country: Italy
price: 55
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.68
reviews: 402
duration_minutes: 90
languages: [de, pt, en, it, fr, es]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 41 of 46 (Catacombs & Underground Rome)
schedule_checked: 2026-09-25
data_updated: 2026-10-12
canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/small-group-express-tour-of-roman-catacombs-with-transfer/
---

# Small Group Express Tour of Roman Catacombs with Transfer

**Guidekin's take:** 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.

In our comparison: #41 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 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.

## Before you book

- Meeting point: Meet us at Via Francesco Giambullari 4,
- Group size varies by option: max 16 from €55 · max 10 from €69 · private from €249
- 5 start times: between 09:00 and 15:00
- Strollers OK: infants accepted
- Children from €45: ages 6 to 15

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €55 per person for the German Group of Max.16 People option; other options up to €249
- Duration: 1h 30m
- Rating: 4.68/5 from 402 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Likely to sell out
- Operator: TOURIKS
- Group: Group size varies by option: max 16 from €55 · max 10 from €69 · private from €249
- Guide languages: German, Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
- Start times: 09:00, 10:00, 10:15, 14:30, 15:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-25

## Reviews

4.68 from 402 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
91% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 365 of 402.

- 5 stars: 332 (83%)
- 4 stars: 33 (8%)
- 3 stars: 22 (5%)
- 2 stars: 9 (2%)
- 1 star: 6 (1%)

### What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the guides and cool tunnels; some find the visit too brief compared with the travel involved.

**Praised:**
- Knowledgeable guides explain burial customs and early Christian history clearly
- Humorous storytelling and patient answers keep adults and children engaged
- Cool underground tunnels provide relief from the heat outside
- Small groups make the visit feel personal and encourage questions

**Complaints:**
- Some value the express format, while others find too little time underground relative to travel
- Some praise comfortable transfers, while others report hot vans without working air conditioning
- Photography restrictions disappoint visitors hoping to take pictures
- Some expected visible bones or remains and found the burial spaces underwhelming

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2024-11-17 to 2026-09-24); 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| German Group of Max.16 People | €55 / person | 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 | €55 / person | 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 | €55 / person | 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 | €55 / person | 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 | €55 / person | 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 | €55 / person | 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 | €69 / person | 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 | €69 / person | 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 | €69 / person | 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 | €69 / person | 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 | €69 / person | 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 | €69 / person | 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 | €249 / person (for 2+ people) | 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 | €249 / person (for 2+ people) | 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 | €249 / person (for 2+ people) | 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 | €249 / person (for 2+ people) | 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 | €249 / person (for 2+ people) | 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 | €249 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Private Tour: Select this option for a 1.5 hour private guided tour with transfer led by an English speaking guide. |

## 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

## 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). Once in the park of the Catacombs, venture 16 meters below the surface into the otherworldly crypts of Domitilla....
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, 10:15, 14:30, 15:00
- Schedule last checked: 2026-09-25
- 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

## Compared with other Catacombs & Underground Rome

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #41 of 46** | €55 | 1h 30m | 4.68 (402) | varies by option |
| [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 #41 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.

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