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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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Get full refund for a small fee if you cancel 24 hours before the experience start time.

Duration

45 min - 2 hr

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Transfers available

4.3/5(2,298)

Karen L

Couple

Verified booking

Mar 2026

Something went wrong with this tour but we were soon welcomed by a wonderful guide. This was a privilege to be able to see and hear the stories of the catacombs . To be honest this was the highlight of of my stay

Cinzia B

Couple

Verified booking

Mar 2026

We had a wonderful tour with Alessandro, who showed us the less touristy but more authentic side of Rome, and the tour guide at the catacombs... she was excellent and extremely knowledgeable... I highly recommend her

Neil S

Couple

Verified booking

Jan 2026

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.

Melissa K

Group

Verified booking

Dec 2025

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.

Stephanie G

Couple

Verified booking

Nov 2025

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!!!

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
Juliane H
Couple
Verified booking
Apr 2026
It was well organized, the tour guide was professional, and the tour was very interesting—but we felt like we were constantly running out of time, and there wasn’t much opportunity to linger. We would have liked a little more of that.
Jill C
Couple
Verified booking
6 days ago
Very interesting tour learning about the history of the catacombs and the buriels there. The guide was excellent. Definitely well worth seeing
Patrick V
Group
Verified booking
Last week
The catacombs are impressive, and the guide gave a fascinating tour. We learned a lot.
Sotiria T
Group
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
There isn't anything in particular. The whole tour was worth it, and I recommend it to anyone visiting Rome.
Jacqueline W
Group
Verified booking
Last week
Best tour ever, we found out so much info, our tour Guide Father Patrick was excellant!!!

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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