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Roman Catacombs Tickets with Guided Tour

Visitors exploring Roman catacombs with ancient bones in foreground.

Catacomb passageway with niches on the Appian Way, Italy.

Ancient stone inscriptions and columns in the Catacombs of St Callixtus, Rome.

Tour guide speaking to visitors on a bus at Catacombs of Domitilla, Rome.

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Duration

45 min - 2 hr

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4.3/5

(2,275)

Stephanie

Nov 2025

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My husband and I thought the tour of the catacombs of St. Callixtus was amazing! Our guide did a fantastic job taking our group to through the catacombs explaining the history of how the catacombs were constructed and and how they evolved. The guide was really knowledgeable and answered everyones questions. It was a truly remarkable experience and we appreciate our fantastic guide who delivered all the information about the history with such enthusiasm and great sense of humor! We would highly recommend this tour!!!

Melissa

Dec 2025

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The group size was a little large for the space. If you were in the back, it could have been hard to hear the guide telling stories along the corridors. It was a good pace for walking and very informative. Need warm clothes as the catacombs are cool inside. Guide was easy to understand in English. Quick tour but interesting. Photos are not allowed.

Andreas

Sep 2025

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The ticket system worked perfectly. The guide was very competent and didactically convincing. Thank you. However, based on our experience, we will look for a longer tour next time. It seems to make sense for the density of impressions.

Neil

Jan 2026

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The guide was very knowledgeable but we expected it to be a 2 hr tour but finished after 45 minutes. It would have been useful ahead of time that cameras were banned. Also a tip on bus numbers would been useful. Otherwise a good experience.

Eric

Nov 2025

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Good experience and clear explanations. If you come on foot from the center, don't follow google map which makes you take a 30min detour.

Thomas

Nov 2025

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The catacombs were very impressive. VERY GOOD was our guide (a lady) who did our tour in German!

Descend 30 meters beneath Rome to explore centuries-old tunnels where early Christians once worshipped in secret.

Navigate the maze safely with your guide, who doubles as your storyteller and compass through the sprawling underground labyrinth.

See where popes were laid to rest and uncover frescoes, including one of Rome’s earliest depictions of Christ, hidden deep within the catacombs.

Upgrade for convenience with round-trip transfers from a central Rome meeting point—so you can skip the travel planning and dive straight into exploration.

Domitilla and Callixtus Catacombs entry with skip-the-line access

Expert English, Italian, German, or French-speaking guide

Round-trip transfers to the Catacombs (as per option selected)

Hotel pick-up

Food and beverages

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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What our guests say
Anke
Mar 2026
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When booking, the pictures of the Capuchin Crypt suggest that the tour includes a visit to the crypt. However, this is only an additional option. Our tour was supposed to last three hours. At 3:30 p.m., we were first shown a film lasting almost 30 minutes that had nothing to do with the catacombs. After a 10-minute walk, we arrived at a bus that took us to the catacombs. The lady who gave the tour apparently didn't have any more time, because the tour was over after just 25 minutes. Then we had to wait another 30 minutes for the transfer back.
Daniel
Mar 2026
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Fascinating history, excellent guide and very welcoming place for tourists
Steven
Feb 2026
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It was a good tour, with the transport guide brilliant as well. Well worth it.
Silvia
Feb 2026
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Excellent organization, super friendly guide!
Neil
Jan 2026
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The guide was very knowledgeable but we expected it to be a 2 hr tour but finished after 45 minutes. It would have been useful ahead of time that cameras were banned. Also a tip on bus numbers would been useful. Otherwise a good experience.

Step into the shadowy world of early Christianity with a guide who brings centuries of underground history to life.

Getting started

Your expert guide will meet you on-site, ready to lead you through the tunnels with stories, legends, and symbolism hidden beneath the Eternal City.

What to expect

Catacombs of St. Callixtus or Domitilla

Venture deep below the Appian Way into miles of ancient Christian burial tunnels.

Follow your guide through chambers where early popes and martyrs were laid to rest.

Decode 3rd-century inscriptions and frescoes that reveal how Rome’s first Christians lived and worshipped.

Hear fascinating tales of faith, secrecy, and transformation—insights only an expert guide can uncover.

Upgrade: Choose the round-trip transfer option for a smooth, worry-free journey from central Rome, perfect if you’d rather skip planning your own transport.

Wrapping Up

Rejoin your coach for an easy ride back to central Rome, or make your own way if you’ve chosen the basic option. Either way, you’ll emerge with a deeper understanding of Rome’s sacred underground.

What to bring

A light jacket/shawl, as it gets chilly inside the catacombs

What's not allowed

Photography and videography

Pets

Accessibility

The catacombs are unsuitable for people with limited mobility and wheelchair users.

Additional information

You get skip-the-line entry to the catacombs of St. Callixtus on all days except Wednesday. To the catacombs of Domitilla, skip-the-line entry is available only on Wednesday.

Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to your reserved time slot.

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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.