---
title: Small-Group Tour of Roman Catacombs & St. Clement's Undergrounds
lang: en
type: tour
city: Rome
country: Italy
price: 119
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.81
reviews: 32
duration_minutes: 180
languages: [de, pt, en, it, fr, es]
free_cancellation: true
rank_in_category: 29 of 47 (Catacombs & Underground Rome)
schedule_checked: 2026-09-12
data_updated: 2026-09-12
canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/small-group-tour-of-roman-catacombs-st-clement-s-undergrounds/
---

# Small-Group Tour of Roman Catacombs & St. Clement's Undergrounds

**Guidekin's take:** Two undergrounds in contrast: the hidden cult site deep beneath St Clement's Basilica in the centre, then the twisting tunnels of the Catacombs of Domitilla outside the walls, in a group capped at ten with transport between them. Entries, transport, guide and headsets are included at €119 per person, hotel pickup and tips are not. Not for claustrophobia.

## Overview

Explore a surprising lesser-known gem in the city center before jumping outside the city walls to the mazy Roman Catacombs. Go deep underground in a dark world of secret cults and ancient wall paintings with a small-group guided tour.

Visit 2 contrasting underground sights with an expert guide. Discover the place of a hidden cult 14 meters below St. Clement’s Basilica and descend into the twisty tunnels of the Catacombs of Domitilla.

## Key facts

- Price: from €119 per person
- Duration: 3h
- Rating: 4.81/5 from 32 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: TOURIKS

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portuguese Tour | €119 / person | Portuguese | Small-Group Tour: This option is for a 3-hour guided tour of the Roman Catacombs and the undergrounds of St. Clement's Basilica in Portuguese |
| French Tour | €119 / person | French | Small-Group Tour: This option is for a 3-hour guided tour of the Roman Catacombs and the undergrounds of St. Clement's Basilica in French |
| Italian Tour | €119 / person (for 2+ people) | Italian | Small-Group Tour: This option is for a 3-hour guided tour of the Roman Catacombs and the undergrounds of St. Clement's Basilica in Italian |
| German Tour | €119 / person | German | Small-Group Tour: This option is for a 3-hour guided tour of the Roman Catacombs and the undergrounds of St. Clement's Basilica in German |
| English Tour | €119 / person | English | Small-Group Tour: This option is for a 3-hour guided tour of the Roman Catacombs and the undergrounds of St. Clement's Basilica in English |
| Spanish Tour | €119 / person | Spanish | Small-Group Tour: This option is for a 3-hour guided tour of the Roman Catacombs and the undergrounds of St. Clement's Basilica in Spanish |
| Private Tour in Spanish | €369 / person (for 2+ people) | Spanish | Private Tour: This option is for a 3-hour Private guided tour of the Roman Catacombs and the undergrounds of St. Clement's Basilica |
| Private Tour in Portuguese | €369 / person (for 2+ people) | Portuguese | Private Tour: This option is for a 3-hour Private guided tour of the Roman Catacombs and the undergrounds of St. Clement's Basilica |
| Private Tour in French | €369 / person (for 2+ people) | French | Private Tour: This option is for a 3-hour Private guided tour of the Roman Catacombs and the undergrounds of St. Clement's Basilica |
| Private Tour in German | €369 / person (for 2+ people) | German | Private Tour: This option is for a 3-hour Private guided tour of the Roman Catacombs and the undergrounds of St. Clement's Basilica |
| Private Tour in Italian | €369 / person (for 2+ people) | Italian | Private Tour: This option is for a 3-hour Private guided tour of the Roman Catacombs and the undergrounds of St. Clement's Basilica |
| Private Tour in English | €369 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Private Tour: This option is for a 3-hour Private guided tour of the Roman Catacombs and the undergrounds of St. Clement's Basilica |

## What's included

- Live professional guide
- Luggage deposit in our office for the duration of the tour
- Sterilised headsets to hear the guide clearly
- Full on-site assistance
- All entrance and transport fees

## Not included

- Hotel Pick-up and drop-off
- Optional gratuities
- Food and drinks

## Itinerary

1. **Basilica of San Clemente** (1h 15m; admission included) - Meet your guide at the meeting point and then venture deep underground the Basilica of San Clemente, below its foundations into a mystical world of ancient cults and legends. Journey through several layers of history and earth, down to 14 meters below ground. Live the...
2. **Appian Way (Via Appia Antica)** (30m) - Get onboard a comfortable air-conditioned minivan and travel along the Ancient Appian Way to the largest Catacombs in Rome. The round trip takes approx. 30 minutes.
3. **Catacombe Di Domitilla** (1h 15m; admission included) - Visit the otherworldly crypts of Domitilla. Descend 16 meters below the surface and explore the accessible part of its vast labyrinth of underground burial chambers and galleries. Be captivated by the ancient wall-paintings of mythological and biblical figures and revive the...

## Schedule

- Runs: Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
- Departures: 09:00, 14:30
- 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

- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- An appropriate dress-code is required in order to enter the churches: knees and shoulders should be covered
- This tour is subject to weather conditions and/or liturgic-calendar events. If canceled you will be given the option of an alternative date or a full refund
- This tour will have a maximum of 10 participants
- You will need to be at the meeting point 5 minutes before the starting time
- Not recommended for people with claustrophobia

## How it compares in Catacombs & Underground Rome

Ranked **#29 of 47** by Guidekin's weighted score (rating weighted by review volume).

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