Rome Underground Catacombs: Deep Dive into Ancient City's Hidden Side with Panoramic Bus Transfer
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164 Ratings
Roma
Discover the hidden side of Rome with a deep dive into the underground catacombs. Explore the mysterious tunnels and learn about the history of the first Christians in Rome. Book now!
Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Catacombs of Saint Callixtus - Get ready to have your assumptions about Rome turned upside down on this incredibly unique journey of discovery!
What's Included
  • 30-minute guided Catacombs tour
  • Support at TOURISTATION meeting point
  • Flexible departure times, morning and afternoon
  • Open bus panoramic return transfer from city center
  • 25-minute Ancient Rome multimedia experience
  • Optional Trevi District Underground visit
  • Optional Navona Underground visit
What's Not Included
  • Drink and food
  • Pick up from the hotel
Additional Information

This subterranean journey into the Catacombs delves into the intriguing past of Rome, beneath it’s bustling avenues and towering monuments to the hidden aspects of this historic city. The trip features some of the most unique, enigmatic and extraordinary points of interest in the Eternal City. A scenic open bus takes you from the heart of the city to the underground catacombs. A deficiency of land for the interment of the deceased led to the formation of the catacombs. This extensive labyrinth of underground tunnels served as a cemetery and a place of worship for early Christians in Rome. Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, you will explore and learn about the captivating history of these sanctified locations: Guided tour at the Catacombe di San Callisto, barring Wednesdays when you will visit the Catacombe di Santa Domitilla. A dress code applies, and it’s advised to bring a light jacket, as temperatures can drop underground.

  • Catacombs tour is not recommended for travelers who may get claustrophobic due to the small spaces.
  • The tour is not accessible for visitors on wheelchairs or with severe motor disabilities.
  • Dress code is required: shoulders and knees has to be covered.
  • Visitors with specific disabilities may be entitled to a free ticket after speaking directly to the ticket office of Catacombs.
  • Catacombs and Trevi District Underground are in different locations: transfer is not included. You will visit the Catacombs first and Trevi District Underground according to your staying in Rome.
  • Catacombs and Cappuccini Cripts are in different locations: transfer is not included. You will visit the Catacombs first and Cappuccini Cripts according to your staying in Rome.
  • Catacombs and Navona Underground are in different locations: transfer is not included. You will visit the Catacombs first and Navona Underground according to your staying in Rome.
Location
Touristation Piazza Venezia
Piazza d'Aracoeli
Exchange your voucher at the Touristation Aracoeli at Piazza Ara Coeli 16. A small fountain is in front of the office. There are signs and orange flags outside. Metro B Colosseo stop is not recommended. Any bus or tram to Piazza Ara Coeli, next to Venice Square.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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(164 Ratings)
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Annio_7
Mar 19, 2024
Humbling visit, super driver to and from tour - Started with the bus journey to catacombs. Driver spent a lot of time and effort preparing guide books in a variety of languages for his tourists. He took us past lots of areas explaining as he drove and a different route back. He also enjoyed the tunes….. ABBA was my favourite, felt like a karaoke bus, encouraging us to sing and join in as we travelled, what a lovely tour guide and driver, a proud native showing his city. The catacombs were a very humbling experience, the guides were very thorough and sensitive to the whole visit. Unbelievable to think of the number of romans buried there of all ages, thank you for allowing us to pay our respects.
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Allison
Mar 17, 2024
Trip to Catecombs with Alessandro!!! - This was an excellent trip. We were met at tourist office by Virgilia, who had organised our tickets a couple of days earlier for our trip to Roman Forum and Colosseum and had been excellent. Virgilia led us on short walk to meet our bus transfer to Catacombs. Our driver, Alessandro made the journey to the Catacombs most interesting by giving us a tour of wonderful sights outside the city centre, as well as having an amazing playlist on the bus and a fabulous atmosphere. Alessandro’s love and enthusiasm for his beloved city was infectious! I would highly recommend this tour. From start to finish it was superb…
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V7396vulisad
Feb 3, 2024
Rome! - So interesting and tour guides where so knowledgeable!. Great tour. Bus trip to and from was also a lot of fun. They driver was very funny and had the best tunes on
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U3033gzmelanies
Dec 26, 2023
Great tour of Catacombs - Very interesting tour of the Catacombs and great bus tour pointing out landmarks to and from the site. Guides were friendly and knowledgeable. Definitely recommend!
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Amy_s
Dec 26, 2023
Fascinating Roman Catacombs - This was a fascinating tour and I would highly recommend it to others. Alessandro was wonderfully charming and we enjoyed getting a primer on some of Rome’s ancient attractions on our way to the catacombs. The catacomb tour itself was also very good and the whole family enjoyed their time.
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Ashley_w
Mar 24, 2024
Interesting. Not as mind blowing as the Colosseum et al - Liked the guides delivery of the religious significance - sincere and faith based, not secular, but did not seem overly preachy, off putting to those not from the Christian faith. Logistics were the worst of any tour we were on in a week. It all worked; Just not as clear or simple as others, causing extra stress in redeeming online vouchers for tickets for many of the folks on our tour, including us, and a strangely long walk to the bus.
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Duncan_w
Apr 13, 2024
Catacombs seen - tour group way too large. - Thus tour was OK. It started with a 1p 10 minute walk to meet a bus. The catacomb visit invoked a "canned" tour, with over 40 people and only one guide doing his best. The bus doesn't take you to the crypts - you need to get your own taxi or walk the 2+ km. Overall - good to see a catacomb.
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Mrboggen
Mar 14, 2024
Have more to wish for - A disappointment Had high hopes to go down into the Catacombs. Once down, it was difficult to hear the guide as we were a bit too large a group and the earphones did not work reliably. Were just a number of excavated graves. As for the history, it is interesting
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Jason_d
Apr 14, 2024
Not worth it! Go straight to the Catacombs! - Not worth it. Tickets to the Catacombs, including guided tour, are 10 euro per person. Just taxi straight to the San Callisto catacombs and purchase guided tour tickets there instead of paying >40 euros per person for a disorganized bus transfer. Catacombs site is also super organized, set up with multiple guides and languages for visitors.
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Natalie_r
Jan 2, 2024
Catacombs were closed! - Expensive waste! Viator sold us the tickets but the catacombs were NOT EVEN open on the dates they booked us! The Italian tourist office tried to help by guiding us to Navona underground but that location ran out of headphones! $400 later for a 10 minute walk around! Requesting a refund!!
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