Underground and Ancient Catacombs: A Journey into Historic Rome's Earliest Christian Remains
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149 Ratings
Roma
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: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Basilica of San Clemente - How do historians and archaeologists learn about Ancient History? By exploring underground of course! Over the past few centuries underground exploration has revealed a vast amount of sites ranging from cult Pagan temples to early Christian Catacombs. This exclusive tour will visit two amazing sites, learning the secrets of the many layers of Rome.

Your tour begins at the beautifully preserved Basilica of San Clemente where we descend over five stories underground. You will learn about Medieval popes and secret Pagan rituals admiring artistic masterpieces from the 2nd century AD until the 15th century AD. Explore mysterious religions and even discover fresh water sources that lie deep in the earth!

  • Catacombe di Santa Domitilla - Led by your expert guide, hop on a pre-booked taxi that will then take you to one of the most well-known graveyards in Italy. Descend this ancient Christian burial ground and explore the narrow tunnels filled with empty graves

Finally, at the end of the tour you will be driven back to the center of Rome by a pre-booked taxi.

What's Included
  • Private Tour option available
  • taxi transportation between sites
  • Professional, local, expert guide!
  • Semi Private Tour of MAX 6 people GUARANTEED
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pick-up/drop off
Additional Information

Experience Ancient Rome like never before in the exclusive setting of a group limited to just 6 people or the privacy of your own group. Navigate through the complex network of corridors and graves beneath Rome, which serve as the final resting place for the city’s earliest Christian inhabitants. Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, witness the breathtaking artwork adorning the walls from the first millennium and immerse yourself in the eerily sacred ambiance of these subterranean chambers. Disclosed in a unique narrative is the tale of Rome’s often discordant relationship with early Christianity. For bespoke and privileged encounters, opt for a Private Tour, offering 30 extra minutes and a visit to the Capuchin Crypt. Preference can be designated upon reservation.

  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • The Catacombs visit will be in a larger group, led by their official guides
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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K2059edjesss
Apr 23, 2024
A great trip into the history of Rome - We had a great guide. Massimo was absolutely brilliant. It was such an interesting trip. We really got so much knowledge from Massimo and felt that we walked away with a true understanding of real Roman history. Great trip.
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O3964motinap
Apr 22, 2024
A great tour with a respectful and personable guide. - The thing I like about these small groups is that you have the chance to change things up, ask questions, and personalise your experience. Our guide. Dario, had the same music taste as us so as well as a great tour, we got all sorts of hints and recommendations for things specifically of interest to us. We had a similar experience with other LivTours that we took. I would thoroughly recommend using this company.
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Jess_s
Apr 22, 2024
The tour was absolutely brilliant!!!!! - Massimo was just the best. He really made our day. So knowledgeable and really had passion for his craft. I would say that after years of travelling he was the best tour guide we have ever had, Superb!!!
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W237igkathleena
Apr 7, 2024
Family Private Tour Catacombs - Andy was an incredible tour guide…extremely knowledgeable and energetic. I give him a five star review and highly recommend taking this tour while in Rome.
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Lexia935
Apr 7, 2024
Amazing your - Andy was fantastic! Enjoyed every aspect of the tour. He was so knowledgeable and engaging! Would highly recommend!!!
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Aaaarroonn
Apr 7, 2024
Catacombs - We loved the tour and our guide Andy was amazing. Extremely knowledgeable, fun and really knew how to run a tour. My 3 kids between ages 18 and 24 loved it, said best tour they have been on.
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Cweldon
Apr 7, 2024
Great coliseum experience - We had a great time on this tour. Being a small group of 4 allowed Polaf our tour guide to make things come alive for us. We saw much more than expected and Polaf answered our questions. Thanks Polaf and thanks LivTours’s.
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Maco200
Apr 3, 2024
The BEST Small Group Tour Company - We Did 5 Tours with Liv - I honestly cannot recommend LivTours enough. My husband and I recently visited Rome for a week, and we did five LivTours (Ancient Catacombs, Early Entry Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, Colosseum & Roman Forum, Pompei and Tivoli with Villa D'Este & Hadrian's Villa). Each tour was outstanding, and the guides were incredible. We learned *so much* from every tour; all the guides were impressive experts in their subject. The idea of following a tour guide holding a flag, in a group of 30+ people, wearing a headset -- it gives me hives. What I absolutely loved about LivTours is that they guarantee no more than six attendees per tour, so the experience is very intimate and allows for a ton of interaction with the guides and other group members. Only one of our tours had six people, and we were lucky enough to have the amazing guides in Pompei and Tivoli all to ourselves! I find the value for your money on these tours to be phenomenal as well, and I really appreciate LivTours very flexible cancellation policy. Communication from the company was excellent as well; we had a few changes to itinerary due to construction/changed attraction opening hours, and we were informed immediately and clearly. Their free mobile app was super useful in helping me staying organized, too. If you are looking for a small group, incisively educational, high value tour, look no more. I will be booking LivTours from now on in every city where they are available.
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Passport59433348079
Mar 29, 2024
Great experience - Wonderful experience, so interesting and very different from any other tour. Our guide Leo was terrific, very knowledgeable.
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Journey16387134170
Mar 29, 2024
Thank you Andy! - We had a fun time on our Catacombs tour! It was very interesting to hear about why the Catacombs existed and all of the history. Despite the weather being awful with pouring rain and strong winds, our guide Andy kept us entertained both at and in between sites, and provided recommendations afterwards as well! It was our first semi-private tour and the family that toured with us were lovely! Would 100% recommend.
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