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Roman Catacombs Guided Tour with Transfers

Guide explaining Roman catacombs with skulls and arches in the background.
Tour guide explaining ancient frescoes in Roman catacombs.
Skulls and bones in the Roman catacombs.
Tour group exploring catacombs with guide.

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Duration

2 hr - 3 hr

Open today

09:00am - 05:00pm

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Guided tour

Transfers included

4.3/5

(1,655)

Michael Steinhauer

Michael

Sep 2025
Verified booking
4/5
The reception at the center and the guide were very friendly. The guided tour of the catacombs was very detailed and good. The museum and the church were exceptional
silvia adela avila

Silvia

Jul 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Excellent visit! Very good information from the guides and the design of the audio guide is also good. The visit is made in the context of a historical context and also in the context of a vision of religiosity and respect.
    • Get easy transfers in an open-top bus from city centre to the catacombs located on the outskirts. Skip the ticket lines at the entrance, making this one of the easiest ways to explore the underground sites.

    • Tours are available in multiple languages: English, French, Spanish, German, or Italian.

    • Visit St. Callixtus (except Wednesdays) or Domitilla (except Tuesdays) catacombs with a licensed guide who shares the stories of early Christians buried here.

    • Add on a visit to the Capuchin Crypt and see the skeletons of the Capuchin friars, earning the crypt its famous moniker the 'Bone Chapel'.

    • Group size is capped at 25, making it easier to follow and engage, even underground.

    • Note: The Capuchin Crypt will be toured independently, although an audio guide will be provided for context.

    • Round-trip transfers to the Roman Catacombs (Domitilla and Callixtus)

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

    • Capuchin Crypt access with transfers (as per option selected)

    • Gratuities

    • Food & beverages

  • These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

  • 4.3
    1,655 reviews

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    What our guests say

    Marco Biancheri

    Marco

    Oct 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    I have been to the catacombs and I must say that the impact is remarkable, an immersion in real history, not the history of books. The thing that impressed me most, however, was the guide. A young girl, very knowledgeable, who did not just repeat the usual notions. She explained the historical contexts and symbologies superbly, with an analytical clarity that made you connect the dots immediately. Truly a professional who enhances the site, making the tour educational and engaging. Next, I visited the Crypt of the Capuchin Friars with the attached museum. The entire museum tour, supported by an excellent audio guide, provides a basic background on the Order, before getting to the core. The Crypt itself is a work of extreme symbolism: the use of bones as a decorative element is not a macabre gesture, but a tangible and very powerful meditation on the transience of matter and the eternity of the soul. A heavy concept, but expressed with a theatricality that forces you to reflect. In short, it was an experience that goes far beyond a mere tourist attraction. I absolutely recommend it: it is a fascinating, historically relevant and conceptually stimulating trip. A must-see.
    Konstanze Pommerenke

    Konstanze

    Oct 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    The tour guide Luisa was very competent and friendly.
    Michael Steinhauer

    Michael

    Sep 2025
    Verified booking
    4/5
    The reception at the center and the guide were very friendly. The guided tour of the catacombs was very detailed and good. The museum and the church were exceptional
    LE CORRE Philippe

    Le

    Aug 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    It's a discovery, I've learned what the catacombs are.
    Wendy Thomas

    Wendy

    Aug 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    Fantastic tour! Loved the self guided ability!
  • Experience Rome’s underground early Christian history without the stress of navigating there yourself.

    Getting started

    Begin your journey at central Rome, where a host will meet you and direct you to your open-bus shuttle. Your guide joins you at the catacombs.

    What to expect

    Catacombs of St. Callixtus or Domitilla

    • These ancient Christian burial tunnels stretch for miles beneath the Appian Way.

    • Walk through chambers where early popes and martyrs were buried.

    • See inscriptions and frescoes that offer rare glimpses into 3rd-century beliefs.

    • Your guide shares historical and symbolic insights in your selected language.

    • Upgrade: Add in a visit to the Capuchin Crypt, an underground burial vault containing the bone remains of Capuchin friars from the 16th-19th centuries.

    Wrapping up

    • Return to central Rome by the same coach—no extra planning needed.

    • Note: If you choose the Capuchin Crypt upgrade, your bus will drop you off at the Crypt, but you must arrange your own return transport from there.

  • Roman Catacombs

    Monday09:00am - 05:00pm
    Tuesday09:00am - 05:00pm
    WednesdayClosed
    Thursday09:00am - 05:00pm
    Friday09:00am - 05:00pm
    Saturday09:00am - 05:00pm
    Sunday09:00am - 05:00pm
  • What to bring

    • The catacombs stay around 15°C—bring a light jacket.

    What's not allowed

    • Photography and videography

    Accessibility

    • This tour includes stairs and uneven paths; not suitable for wheelchairs or visitors with mobility issues.

    Additional information

    • Arrive 15 minutes early for check-in and bus boarding.

    • You’ll visit St. Callixtus or Domitilla based on the day. Domitilla is closed Tuesdays, while Callixtus is closed Wednesdays.

    • On all days except Wednesdays, you can get priority-entry to the Callixtus catacombs. At Domitilla, you get skip-the-line entry only on Wednesdays.

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

    • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

    • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point. Students must show a valid student ID.

    • Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

    Meeting point

    • Please check your final voucher for the meeting point details and other specific instructions.

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