Express Roman Catacombs Tour with Transfer
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore ancient Roman catacombs
- Visit Basilica of San Clemente
- Learn about early Christian history
- Enjoy comfortable round-trip transport
- Experience Rome's hidden underground sites
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Round-trip transportation from central Rome
- Guided tour of the Roman Catacombs
- Visit to the Basilica of San Clemente
- Food and beverages
Itinerary
Meet your guide at the meeting point 20 meters from our office. Here you can have access to free WiFi and leave your luggage (for the duration of the tour). Once in the park of the Catacombs, venture 16 meters below the surface into the otherworldly crypts of Domitilla. Explore the accessible part of its endless labyrinth of underground burial chambers laid out on 4 levels. Be captivated by ancient wall-paintings of mythological and biblical figures and discover the religious symbolism of the frescoes. Revive the shift of faith from paganism to Christianity and feel the power of prohibited belief while learning about early martyrs and persecutions. Live the excitement of gradually exploring different layers of history and complete your underworld experience in the 4th-century subterranean Basilica of Nereus and Achilleus.
Jump again on the minivan and be back in the city center in the blink of an eye.
Meeting point
Start Location
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Important information
Know before you book
- Tour operates in English
- Photography may be restricted in certain areas
- Children under 6 years old are free
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes
- Bring a bottle of water
- Be prepared for some walking
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Service Animals Allowed
- Easy Public Transport
- Infant Seats Available
Traveler reviews
Awesome experience!!
This tour was awesome! Especially in a 104 degree heat wave - the underground space is cool and interesting. Francesca (our tour guide) was so knowledgeable, personable, and made sure our group had a great experience despite there being multiple field trips at the catacombs at the same time as us. She shared incredible levels of detail and had a cute sense of humor that we enjoyed! Would recommend
Great tour and very...
Great tour and very interesting. Tour guide was great and really captured our attention throughout the tour! Would definitely recommend!
Loved this tour. The...
Loved this tour. The catacombs are very interesting and a nice break from the heat. Tour guide was very good.
Catacomb tour
Right amount of time and informative. Daniel was knowledgeable and a fun guide. Interesting tour and fun
Fascinating and chilly with a slight chance of fear among children.
Met with agency sign on street (helpful if looking for storefront). Excellent guide - Daniel who was knowledgeable, welcoming, and had a great dry sense of humor. The catacombs were cold! (16C/61F). Gift shop on site, toilettes, and seats inside the basilica, if tired. Many other groups there but just shuffled about. Daniel had a flash light, we could use our phone flashlight but no pics allowed. Mildly ‘dark’ due to touring graves (shouldn’t be surprising) and my children did ok, however when I did this tour the year prior with 70 middle schoolers, there was a kiddo having an existential crisis - which was surprising.