• 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. Starting from the Show Me Italy office at Via dei Serpenti 114, join 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 rise of Christianity in Rome. Admire ancient tombs, early Christian artwork, and beautifully preserved frescoes that offer a glimpse into the past. The 2-hour tour includes transportation and is available as a small-group or private experience. Enjoy round-trip transfers from the central office, with drop-off near Cavour Metro station. Tours are available in English, Spanish, and French. Unlike crowded landmarks, this immersive tour allows you to discover a lesser-known, yet profoundly significant, part of Rome’s history.
• Catacombs of Saint Callixtus - Visitors will enter the Catacombe di San Callisto and descend deep underground into a vast labyrinth of narrow corridors carved into volcanic rock. Inside, they will walk through ancient passageways lined with original burial niches (loculi) where early Christians laid their dead nearly 2,000 years ago.

During the guided visit, travelers will explore underground galleries and chambers used exclusively for Christian burials between the 2nd and 4th centuries. They will see tombs of early martyrs and popes, learning how these sacred spaces were organized and why the catacombs played such an important role in early Christian Rome.

• Catacombe San Sebastiano - Visitors will descend into the Catacombe di San Sebastiano and explore a network of underground corridors carved into the ancient rock beneath the Appian Way. Inside the catacombs, they will walk through narrow passageways lined with early Christian burial niches, gaining insight into funerary traditions from the 2nd to 4th centuries.

During the guided visit, travelers will see family tombs, arcosolia (arched burial chambers), and communal burial areas once used by early Christians. The guide will explain the meanings of Christian symbols, inscriptions, and graffiti left by pilgrims who came to venerate the martyrs buried here.

• Catacombe SS. Marcellino e Pietro - Mausoleo di S. Elena - Explore the Catacombe dei Santi Marcellino e Pietro, one of the most richly decorated underground burial complexes in Rome. Inside the catacombs, visitors will walk through ancient corridors lined with burial niches and family tombs, dating back to the 3rd and 4th centuries.
  Visitors will explore important underground chambers connected to the cult of Saints Marcellino and Pietro, learning about their martyrdom and why this site became a major Christian cemetery. The experience also includes a visit to the nearby Mausoleo di Sant’Elena, an impressive circular structure built for Empress Helena, mother of Emperor Constantine. Inside the mausoleum, travelers will discover its unique architecture and historical significance linked to the rise of Christianity in the Roman Empire.
• Catacombe di Priscilla - Visit the Catacombe di Priscilla, one of Rome’s oldest and most important Christian burial sites, often referred to as the “Queen of the Catacombs.” Inside, visitors will walk through a maze of ancient underground corridors carved into the soft tufa stone, lined with original burial niches used between the 2nd and 4th centuries.
  Visitors will explore beautifully decorated burial chambers and cubicula, featuring some of the earliest known examples of Christian art. Highlights include frescoes depicting biblical scenes and symbolic images, as well as the famous early representations of the Virgin Mary and Child and the Good Shepherd, among the oldest of their kind in Rome. The guide will explain the meaning of the paintings, inscriptions, and symbols, shedding light on early Christian beliefs, burial rituals, and daily life during times of persecution.

• Enhanced hearing devices provided
• Transport to the Catacomb and drop-off near the office
• Live Guide
• Tickets for the selected option

• Food and drinks

Discover the secrets of Rome’s history on an engaging underground adventure beneath the lively city streets. This tour invites travelers to explore five of Rome’s most renowned and historically significant catacombs, where the origins of Christianity and ancient burial practices are vividly depicted.

Guided by a licensed expert, participants will delve into subterranean tunnels, burial chambers, crypts, and early Christian frescoes that date back nearly 2,000 years. Each catacomb tells a unique story, from the earliest Christian art and symbols to the resting places of martyrs and popes, providing a distinctive and thorough insight into Rome’s concealed past.

The tour also includes a visit to an additional underground archaeological site, further enhancing the exploration of ancient Rome. With private transfers provided, the tour ensures a seamless and comfortable experience, whether enjoyed in a small group or as a private tour.

• People with claustrophobia
• Wheelchair users

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