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Catacombs Tour: Explore Rome's Ancient Burial Site
4.2
12 Ratings
Rome
Explore the Catacombs of San Domitilla, one of the oldest burial sites in Rome. Discover the transition from Paganism to Christianity and delve into ancient tombs and early Christian art with a guided tour.
Explore the Catacombs of San Domitilla, one of the oldest burial sites in Rome. Discover the transition from Paganism to Christianity and delve into ancient tombs and early Christian art with a guided tour.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Catacombe di Santa Domitilla - Discover the hidden world beneath Rome by visiting the Catacombs of San Domitilla, one of the oldest and most extensive underground burial sites. Begin your journey from the Show Me Italy office at Via dei Serpenti 114 and enjoy a guided tour through a section of the vast 180-mile network of tunnels, where early…
- Catacombe di Santa Domitilla - Discover the hidden world beneath Rome by visiting the Catacombs of San Domitilla, one of the oldest and most extensive underground burial sites. Begin your journey from the Show Me Italy office at Via dei Serpenti 114 and enjoy a guided tour through a section of the vast 180-mile network of tunnels, where early Christians found refuge and laid their loved ones to rest. An expert guide will share fascinating stories of religious persecution, burial customs, and the emergence of Christianity in Rome. Admire ancient tombs, early Christian art, and beautifully preserved frescoes that provide a window into the past. This 2-hour tour includes transportation and is available as a small-group or private experience. Benefit from round-trip transfers from the central office, with drop-off near Cavour Metro station. Tours are offered in English, Spanish, and French. Unlike crowded landmarks, this immersive tour allows you to explore a lesser-known yet deeply significant part of Rome’s history.
- Vicus Caprarius – the City of Water - Enhance your visit to Rome with a trip to Vicus Caprarius – The Water City. Located just steps from the Trevi Fountain, this underground site provides a unique insight into ancient Roman life and water systems. The tour is self-guided, and entry tickets are provided — a small addition that leaves a lasting impression.
What's Included
- Live Guide
- Enhanced hearing devices provided
- Tickets for the Catacomb
- Transport to the Catacomb and drop-off near the office
- Live Guide
- Enhanced hearing devices provided
- Tickets for the Catacomb
- Transport to the Catacomb and drop-off near the office
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Food and drinks
Additional Information
- People with claustrophobia
- Wheelchair users
- People with claustrophobia
- Wheelchair users
Location
Catacombe di Santa Domitilla
Via delle Sette Chiese 282,
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.2
(12 Ratings)
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Karen_s
Jul 2, 2025
Family Tour! - Had a great experience. Everyone was so friendly. We met at the tour office. They called us a cab to Catacombs where we were sent on a tour while the company waited. The only snag was getting back. It is almost 100 degrees so not a lot of taxis due to high demand. We did walk a bit to get to a taxi stop because they couldn’t get one via phone. It wasn’t their fault with the hot weather. They were very apologetic and lovely people!
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Jill_p
Jun 22, 2025
Highly recommend! - Our guide was phenomenal! We had a a little inconvenience (protest while traveling) and she stayed calm under pressure. She was very knowledgeable about the history and offered personal insights as well. I would highly recommend.
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Elisa_i
Mar 26, 2025
The catacomb tour was... - The catacomb tour was exceptional. The priest that gave the tour is originally from new York. He was very eloquent and answered all questions clearly. I was so impressed by his way of teaching. We even prayed at the end which was a perfect ending for all the martyrs that gave up there lives for their faith. Was a beautiful experience and would highly recommend.
Also, the tour manager, Zak, was very friendly and had several recommendations for places to visit and restaurants to eat at.
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Michael
Mar 13, 2025
Un tour incredibile 🔥 - The catacombs tour was incredible! the guide (I’m forgetting the name) was super chill and knew their stuff
The catacombs honestly creepy but in the best way. Would recommend if you’re looking to explore some mysterious hidden gems
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Linda_a
Sep 5, 2025
Good tour but extremely... - Good tour but extremely crowded. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable with information and answering questions.
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Melissa_e
Jun 12, 2025
Worth it - and a great way to beat the heat - Our tour guide was great - smart, kind, helpful. The church was pretty and our guide was very informative. The catacombs were an interesting place to visit, our tour guide taxied us there and back but wasn’t permitted to tour with us. The underground tour was a great way to get out of the heat.
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Jeanne_p
May 22, 2025
The actual tour was good,... - The actual tour was good, but it only lasted about 45 minutes. The guide was from the catacombs not the tour. The tour guide was more of an escort. When we arrived at the pick up point, we were the only 2 people signed up, so Zach got us a cab. When we arrived at the catacombs, we had to wait 1/2 hour for an English speaking tour. When over Zach got another cab and was very informative about the area. He suggested a place for lunch, and we were dropped there instead of having to go back to the original place. While the tour itself was good, I felt it was a bit pricey for what we got.
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Fran_w
Sep 29, 2025
A little disorganised but overall we still enjoyed it - The tour was good and we did enjoy it but it wasn’t really what we expected. We were met at the office by a member of staff who wasn’t a tour guide, to take us to the catacombs. She was very pleasant but had definitely not done the tour before and it wasn’t a seamless experience at all. Once at the catacombs we were introduced to a tour guide who took us round. We also didn’t get to do the additional experience at the end as we ran out of time.
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Dyana_b
Sep 16, 2025
Great catacombs, lacking tour guide. - Catacombs were great with the guide at the site. We did not get any information from our tour guide. Just follow and here are your tickets. When we went to the underground, again no communication from our tour guide and as she took us through the underground it was very difficult to understand her and we did not get much information. I suggest the catacombs for sure but through a different tour guide.
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Elaine_s
Sep 21, 2025
This tour is essentially... - This tour is essentially transportation to the catacombs and to the underground ruins beneath Trevi fountain. Our group was shuttled to an Uber/cab to go back and forth, and one of the drivers tried to charge us again for the fare. The on-site archaeologists at the catacombs was wonderful and knowledgeable. We would recommend finding your way to the site on public transportation and paying for the entrance and the guide at the catacombs.
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