Catacombs of Domitilla Tickets with Guided Tours

Descend into Rome’s largest catacomb and uncover centuries of early Christian history, art, and burial traditions beneath the city streets.

Getting started

Arrive at the Catacombs of Domitilla and present your ticket for validation. Meet your guide and enter through the priority entrance before beginning your underground tour.

What to expect

Catacombs of Domitilla

Stretching across several levels beneath Rome, the Catacombs of Domitilla form the city’s largest underground Christian burial complex and preserve some of its most important early Christian heritage.

Ancient burial galleries: Walk through an extensive network of tunnels and chambers used by Christian communities between the 2nd and 5th centuries.

Underground basilica: Visit the Basilica of Saints Nereus and Achilleus, a rare subterranean church built within the catacombs.

Early Christian frescoes: Discover ancient paintings and symbols that offer insight into the beliefs and daily lives of Rome’s earliest Christians.

Expert-guided visit: Learn about the catacombs’ history, architecture, and religious significance from your guide in your selected language.

Upgrades

Upgrade to include round-trip open-top bus transfers and entry to the Capuchin Crypt. Explore the crypt independently with an audio guide and see chapels decorated with the bones of Capuchin friars, offering a striking contrast to the burial galleries of Domitilla.