Ancient Rome Catacombs: Semi-Private Tour Experience

Uncover the hidden world of ancient Rome’s catacombs on this exclusive tour. Explore narrow passageways, tombs, and witness incredible artwork from the first millennium.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Basilica of San Clemente - How do historians and archaeologists uncover Ancient History? By delving underground, naturally! Over the centuries, subterranean exploration has unveiled a wealth of sites, from Pagan temples to early Christian Catacombs. This exclusive tour will take you to two remarkable locations, revealing the secrets of Rome’s many…
What's Included
  • Semi-private group of 6 people
  • Ancient catacomb visit & tickets
  • Expert English-speaking guide
  • St Clement Church visit & tickets
  • Comfortable taxi transfer between sites
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pick-up/drop off
Additional Information

In the cozy setting of a semi-private group with a maximum of 6 people, or the luxury of a private group, embark on a journey back in time to explore the underground levels of Ancient Rome on this comprehensive catacombs tour. Guided by an expert, navigate through the narrow passageways and tombs, which serve as the resting places for many of Rome’s…

Location
Via di S. Giovanni in Laterano, 112
Via di San Giovanni in Laterano
In front of the Basilica of San Clemente. Your guide will be holding at LivTours sign.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Chrisch9981dq
Aug 26, 2025
Catacombs - Liv Tours - Massimo was a great guide and it was so interesting to see the catacombs and the old church (basilica) of San Clemente- we went into the first ground of Rome - 40 AD!! So interesting!
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M947gsdavids
Aug 25, 2025
Great tour - Andy was fantastic, very knowledgeable and friendly. The tour was approachable and educational. Walking through the long and varied ancient levels of history was an amazing experience; one we will never forget. I would recommend that any trip to Rome would include this tour and if you can request Andy to be your guide all the better
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Nashvillecaroline
Aug 13, 2025
LivTours - the BEST way to tour Rome - Really top rate!! - LivTours is top rate. The guides, drivers, general communication, itinerary planning, airport transfers...they are thorough, prepared, and I cannot recommend LivTours more highly. I scheduled multiple private tours during my solo week in Rome - Major Basilicas of Rome - Private Jubilee Tour, Private Catacombs Tour, Private Extended Colosseum and Ancient Rome with exclusive SUPER sites, Palazzo Massimo and Diocletian's Baths Private Tour, Deluxe Private Vatican Tour with Secret Rooms. Having a private driver for each tour day is definitely the BEST way to tour. My drivers picked me up each morning from my hotel, moved the guides and me throughout the day, then safely returned me to my hotel after a full day of touring. As a solo traveler, I found this private transportation to be efficient, safe, and comforting. My excellent tour guides were CATARINA, MARCO, AND RAFFAELA. My private chauffeurs were CRISTIANO, ALEXIO, AND MERCIO (I hope I have their names spelled correctly.) I simply cannot give LivTours a better review. They cover all the planning so you can just relax and enjoy your trip. Thank you LivTours.
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552angelov
Aug 10, 2025
Transcendent catacomb experience with Andrew! - Andrew absolutely transformed our catacomb experience into something magical! As a parent traveling with two teenage daughters (no easy feat!), I was blown away by how he captivated them from the very first moment we descended underground. His perfect English made every historical detail crystal clear, and his storytelling brought ancient Rome to vivid life in ways that had my girls hanging on every word. Andrew didn’t just guide us through tunnels - he transported us back in time, weaving tales of early Christians with such passion and expertise that we felt like we were discovering hidden treasures rather than just touring dusty corridors. His ability to engage teenagers while delivering serious historical content is pure genius, and his infectious enthusiasm made this the absolute highlight of our Roman adventure!
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Paradise633115
Aug 8, 2025
Great tour with a great guide Massimo! - We took a private tour with Massimo. He was an excellent guide. He is a great historian and pointed out several facts eventhough they may not have been specifically related to the catacombs/crypts. He even shared things while driving between sites. He was very informative and kept the history interesting for my two teenage sons. I would highly recommend Massimo for any tour!
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457carterg
Aug 6, 2025
More than just an archeological tour! - What a great tour to really help understand how Rome was built, where it was built, the change from Pagan practices to Christianity. The San Clemente church ruins were spectacular and a literally walk through history. It was followed by the Catacombs. We ended at the Cappuchine Ossuary which was not what I expected but really glad I saw. Andy was our guide. He was interesting, smart, kept all of our attention. He always had a good story to tell to make it interesting. I would totally recommend this tour. Also much is underground so it was quite a break from the Rome heat!
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X4399awmarkb
Jul 30, 2025
Yay! Rome… - MassimoA was wonderfully knowledgeable and engaging. Mixing humor and history in a fun educational tour through Ancient Rome.
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Aril707
Jul 20, 2025
- Massimo was fantastic. Very knowledgeable and took time to explain in detail and making it easy to understand. I would highly recommend him as a tour guide. We were very spoilt, booked a semi private tour with only my husband and I on the day.
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Jamiei929
Jul 3, 2025
Family tour - He was absolutely amazing!!! Very interactive and informative! Thoroughly enjoyed our time with him! Would definitely book another tour with Liv tours.
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Happiestexploring
Jul 1, 2025
Loved our Catacombs tour with Alice! - We toured the Rome catacombs, underground church and Bone Chapel with Alice from LivTours and had a fantastic day with her! Everything was seamless as they transported us from each location to the next in an air conditioned black van. We even got to stop for a quick cold treat in between sights as it was almost 100 degrees. We were happy to be down below ground where it was cooler, and the tour was so fascinating. We especially loved the catacombs where they have a special guide walking you through the underground maze- Alice came along with us and answered any additional questions. We had a great day and would highly recommend this tour! Ask for Alice! She also gave me some great local restaurant recs as we were leaving which was also amazing.
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From $221
up to 15 guests
2 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).