Guided Tours

Roman Catacombs Guided Tour with Transfers

Name: Roman Catacombs Guided Tour with Transfers
Start: 2026-09-11T09:30:00
End: 2026-09-11T11:30:00
Location: Rome

4.3/5(2,794)

Elizabeth T

Couple

Verified booking

5 days ago

This is a great tour because it gives you three different experiences of the crypts of Rome. The transfers between the sites was perfect as you also get to see the Appian Way and Aurelian Walls

Luis O

Couple

Verified booking

3 weeks ago

A very good guide—polite and attentive. However, we had to share a bus for an unscheduled tour—no big deal. I do think it’s important for guides to be especially respectful when talking about the Church and to exercise caution when making judgments—for example, about which basilica in Rome is the most important. Both of them were, but I want to emphasize how important it is to be scrupulously respectful.

Maria A

Couple

Verified booking

Last week

Well organized. Excellent guide in the catacombs. Good combination with the tourist bus to have some independence. I don't recommend the Capuchin Crypt if you are a bit squeamish.

Josephine W

Couple

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

Heather was incredible! She shared so much knowledge in a humorous, memorable way. The visit to the church at the conclusion of the tour was an unexpected highlight. A must do.

Chase F

Couple

Verified booking

Jul 2026

This tour was absolutely amazing and was so informative! Our tour guide Sabina was knowledgeable on all the history and even gave us a great place to stop and eat after the tour! The bus transfers were easy to navigate and was nice after walking in the hot sun! Overall, I would most definitely suggest this tour! The Capuchin crypt is a most see attraction!

Alberto U

Couple

Verified booking

Jul 2026

It was moving, and the organization was excellent. The Spanish-speaking guide was fantastic. His description of the catacombs and his knowledge made the tour very interesting. These are the largest catacombs and, in my opinion, the most important ones.

Venture beneath Rome’s streets to explore ancient Christian catacombs, where miles of tunnels once served as burial grounds and places of worship.

Skip the entry lines and follow an expert guide through underground galleries, tombs, and sacred spaces while learning about Rome’s earliest Christian communities.

Enjoy convenient transfers from central Rome, eliminating the hassle of navigating to these archaeological sites on your own.

Upgrade to include the Capuchin Crypt, a striking chapel decorated with the bones of thousands of friars, explored at your own pace with an audio guide.

Choose the golf cart experience for a more intimate journey along the Appian Way, combining catacomb access with one of ancient Rome’s most important roads.

Entry ticket to the Roman Catacombs (Domitilla or Callixtus)

Guided tour of Roman Catacombs (Domitilla or Callixtus)

Round-trip transfers from central Rome to the Roman Catacombs (Domitilla or Callixtus)

Expert English, Italian, French, German, or Spanish-speaking guide (as per option selected)

Capuchin Crypt access with transfers (as per option selected)

Semi private guided golf cart tour along the Appian Way (as per option selected)

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Start point
Central Rome
Get direction
16 min
5.6 km
1. Roman Catacombs
1 hr
2 attractions
Skip the lines and explore Rome's ancient Christian burial tunnels with an expert guide. Discover underground chambers, places of worship, and early Christian symbols.
Highlights
Catacombs of St. Callixtus (most departures)
Catacombs of Domitilla (on Wednesdays)
16 min
5.6 km
2. Capuchin Crypt (as per selected option)
45 min
3. San Nicola Basilica (as per option selected)
30 min
End point
Central Rome
Get direction
Your ending point would be same as your start point

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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What our guests say
Luis O
Couple
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
A very good guide—polite and attentive. However, we had to share a bus for an unscheduled tour—no big deal. I do think it’s important for guides to be especially respectful when talking about the Church and to exercise caution when making judgments—for example, about which basilica in Rome is the most important. Both of them were, but I want to emphasize how important it is to be scrupulously respectful.
Elizabeth T
Couple
Verified booking
5 days ago
This is a great tour because it gives you three different experiences of the crypts of Rome. The transfers between the sites was perfect as you also get to see the Appian Way and Aurelian Walls
Josephine W
Couple
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
Heather was incredible! She shared so much knowledge in a humorous, memorable way. The visit to the church at the conclusion of the tour was an unexpected highlight. A must do.
Maria A
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
Well organized. Excellent guide in the catacombs. Good combination with the tourist bus to have some independence. I don't recommend the Capuchin Crypt if you are a bit squeamish.
Sarah V
Family
Verified booking
Jul 2026
Paula was a wonderfully knowledgeable guide. She clearly has a passion for the history of her city and takes joy in sharing it with her tour groups.

Discover a hidden side of Rome as you travel beyond the city center to explore the underground world of the early Christians with convenient transfers and expert guidance.

Getting started

Meet your group in central Rome and board your transfer to the catacombs. Depending on your selected option, you'll travel by air-conditioned coach or golf cart. After arrival, pass through the entrance and begin your guided exploration.

What to expect

Roman Catacombs

Stretching beneath the Roman countryside, these ancient burial networks preserve centuries of Christian history and tradition.

Underground galleries

Walk through corridors lined with burial niches and tombs while your guide explains how these vast cemeteries developed outside the city walls.

Early Christian heritage

Learn about the beliefs, symbols, and customs of Rome's first Christian communities through surviving inscriptions, artwork, and places of worship.

Expert-guided exploration

Navigate the maze-like tunnels with ease as your guide brings the history and significance of the catacombs to life.

Upgrades

Capuchin Crypt & Catacombs Tour

Continue to the Capuchin Crypt, where intricately arranged skeletal remains create one of Rome's most unusual and thought-provoking sites. Explore independently with an audio guide after your catacomb visit.

Semi-Private Appian Way Golf Cart Tour

Travel along the ancient Appian Way in a golf cart with a small group of up to 14 guests. Stop at key points along Rome's most famous road before descending into the catacombs, with insights from your English-speaking driver guide and complimentary bottled water.

What to bring

Light layer: The catacombs stay around 15°C, so bring a light jacket.

Accessibility

Mobility limitations: This tour includes stairs and uneven paths and is not suitable for wheelchairs or visitors with mobility issues.

What’s not allowed

Photography and videography: You cannot take photos or videos inside the catacombs or crypts.

Additional information

Arrival time: Arrive 15 minutes early for check-in and bus or golf cart boarding.

Catacombs visited: You visit St. Callixtus or Domitilla based on the day.

Catacomb closures: Domitilla is closed on Tuesdays and Callixtus is closed on Wednesdays.

Entry type: On most days you get priority entry at Callixtus, and on Wednesdays you get skip-the-line entry at Domitilla.

Dress code: Shoulders and knees must be covered inside religious sites.

Return from Capuchin Crypt: For Capuchin Crypt options, you must arrange your own transport back from the crypt.