Underground Rome Catacombs Tour

Name: Underground Rome Catacombs Tour
Brand: Carpe Diem Tours
SKU: 109384P41
Price: 105.32 USD
Rating: 4.5 (16 reviews)

Badge of ExcellenceRome, Italy

Rome Catacombs and Basilica San Clemente

2 hours
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Venture beneath the modern city of Rome to discover a hidden world of tunnels and burial chambers that date from the founding of Christianity with this tour of Rome’s largest catacombs. Learn the history behind the Catacombs of Santa Domitilla from your historian guide and explore a portion of the passageways that stretch more than 10 miles and house the remains of 150,000 deceased for a truly unique perspective on the “Eternal City”.

Explore the underground Catacombs of Santa Domitilla, the largest in Rome
Skip-the-line tickets and a guide to make the most of your time
Insights into the history and evolution of this early Christian burial site
A small-group tour for more personal attention and a relaxed pace

What's Included

Small Group Tour of 10 people maximum
Proffesional, expert guide
Skip-the-line access to Rome's largest Catacombs

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Via delle Sette Chiese, 282, 00147 Roma RM, Italy
Please meet us outside the Catacombs of Domitila. Your guide will be by the picnic benches holding a yellow Carpe Diem Rome flag. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to start time. Late arrivals will not be eligible for refunds. Please also ensure to check local Covid-19 regulations before attending.

Start time

03:00 PM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Catacombe di Santa Domitilla

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible

Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

Operated by Carpe Diem Tours

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

Reviews

4.5

16 reviews

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Not worth the money….

Nichole_B, Apr 2024

First off, our tour guide Heather was fantastic. She was very bubbly, fun & knowledgeable. Unfortunately, the tour was mediocre. If you’re expecting bones…don’t do this tour. The photo is misleading & there are literally no bodies or bones in these catacombs. Far outside Rome & would not do again or recommend.

Canceled catacombs, no information, no update

Mark_P, Apr 2024

Nothing was memorable except the euro32 taxi ride to the catacombs meeting site to discover it was closed. Other taxis arrived also. The tour operators stated they called me. They did not, no calls. In fact the day before I received a message to confirm the meeting time and place. Got to be joking you didn’t know catacombs would be closed Easter ahead of time. I called Viator asked for discount on next tour because I wasted money and time. Very disappointing.

Frescoes make it worth it

thehansenfam, Nov 2023

Mike is a great story teller and he knows his history. I attended this tour with my 2 teenage boys, both of whom were engaged and intellectually challenged. The highlight of this tour is being within reaching distance from some of the earliest known Christian frescoes depicting Peter and Jesus Christ. It was yet another testimony of the reality of His divinity.

Response from Host, Nov 2023

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave an excellent rating and helping to share the word about us. We hope to see you again soon!

Amazing experience!

JoJean_M, Sep 2023

This tour was amazing! If you don’t go on this tour you are really missing out. It was definitely a highlight of our trip to Rome. Our guide was OUTSTANDING. I can’t remember his name but he was from South Africa and is getting married next Month.

Response from Host, Oct 2023

Thank you for letting us and the community know about your fantastic experience with us! We hope to see you again soon.

Interesting

Jeff_N, Sep 2023

Absolutely loved the tour guide - Heather. Very interesting tour. I actually booked this thinking it was the Capichin crypts, it’s not. The first photo of skulls is not at the catacombs, it’s a little misleading. But I highly recommend this tour!

Response from Host, Sep 2023

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Great tour

Jefferson_A, Aug 2023

Awesome experience packed with Christian history. Our guide Shawn was very knowledgeable and catered to all age groups on our tour. Would definitely recommend.

Response from Host, Aug 2023

We are so grateful for your review. Thanks for sharing your rating with us and the community. We hope to serve you again in the future.

Catacombs Tour - Fantastic Funny Guide and Memorable Tour, Blissfully Cool Underground

Amy_S, Jul 2023

We booked this tour at the last minute, and we are so glad we did! Mike was a fantastic and funny tour guide - made references from Ferris Bueller to They Might Be Giants and just told us so much in a humorous and memorable way. The rest of our tour group was a tad reserved, but the four of us traveling together thought Mike was very entertaining and made us laugh out loud. Not only that, but every story he told (and he told us a LOT of information in a short time) was infused with history and respect in regard to how the Romans handled the traditions of the early Christians and their buried dead, as well as the early Popes when transforming into a Christian community. We honestly don't know how he (and the ancient people who buried the dead or painted frescoes) did not get lost in the maze(s) of the catacombs. Incredible. Lastly, the majority of the tour takes place underground where it is blissfully cool. It was an added bonus to beat the extreme heat Italy has been experiencing this summer.

Response from Host, Jul 2023

We are so grateful for your review. Thanks for sharing your rating with us and the community. We hope to serve you again in the future.

Underground guide in Roam outstanding.

tmmauro, Jul 2023

Guide was professional, knowledgeable, courteous and answered all questions thoroughly. Venue was unbelievable and educational. Surpassed all expectations. Gift shop was well organized and had meaningful gifts. We arrived late because of delay finding taxis in hot crowded Rome. Guide was still giving intro and made us feel welcome. Brought us up to date as we moved to first stop.

Response from Host, Jul 2023

Thanks a lot for your kind words and for sharing your review with the rest of our community. We are glad you enjoyed your time with us. We hope to see you again soon!

Don’t miss out on a great tour!

Lisa_s, Mar 2023

Mike is a great tour guide. Lots of information mixed with a bit of humor. Don’t miss out on a tour with Mike!

Response from Host, Apr 2023

Thank you so much for taking the time to review us. We are so grateful for your kind words and hope to see you again soon!

Excellent outing

Neil_T, Nov 2022

Wealth of knowledge about the history and culture of the times of the catacombs held by Divan, our guide.

Response from Host, Nov 2022

Thanks so much for sharing your experience with us. We hope to see you again soon! - Carpe Diem Rome

Met expectations

Sara_B, Sep 2022

Mike shared historical events with funny and memorable ways. He answered everyone questions and was extremely involved and informative. Would definitely recommend him to others.

Response from Host, Sep 2022

Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a wonderful review. We really appreciate it! We hope to see you again soon! - Carpe Diem Rome

Enjoyable and would recommend

Nicole_M, Feb 2022

Wonderful tour with knowledgeable guide. The guide began the tour with a brief history of Rome and the catacombs. She shared information from the creation of the catacombs to their unearthing and preservation. Highlighted many things in the catacombs that would easily be missed without a guide. The tour lasted about 1 hour in total, whereas it was advertised as a 2 hour tour. It was also mentioned that they don’t encourage being underground for more than 45 minutes. 4 stars for the shortened duration of tour.

Impressionnant. Court.

Anne_V, Dec 2021

Très intéressant et impressionnant. Fait beaucoup réfléchir à l’histoire de cette ville somptueuse. Excellente guide (Carpe Diem Rome). Un peu court.