Private Rome Catacombs Tour

Venture beneath the Eternal City & Explore the Depths of Hidden Rome
User icon10 Guests Max
Clock icon3 hrs
Info iconFlexible Travel

What's included?

Check iconSkip-the-line tickets
Check iconFun, expert, local guide
Check iconExplore Rome’s largest catacombs complex!

Excluded

Cross iconTransportation to and from the meeting point.​
Cross iconMeals and personal expenses during the tour.​

Want to uncover all of Rome’s Secrets? Our Private Rome Catacombs tour will help you do just that! If you want to discover the true essence of the Eternal City, you’ll need to go beneath it. With a local, expert guide you and a group of your closest pals will get off the beaten path to explore the underground passageways that make up the largest catacombs in the Italian capital.


Of course Rome is full of history, but on this tour we’ll discover the darker side of the city–literally. Dark history fans will love exploring the depths of the city and the more mysterious parts of Roman history. By digging downwards into the ancient labyrinth of tunnels, you’ll learn about the fascinating origin story of the Domitilla catacombs.


Your guide will meet you outside and give you a quick overview of the tour before making your descent. This private tour is a chance to ask all of your burning questions and get information that is relevant to your group, while skipping the information that isn’t. These tunnels are sacred and an integral part of the Christian and Roman faiths and your guide will tell you stories of the ancient Christian rituals that were held underneath the bustling city streets. And because these tunnels are still a sacred place of rest for more than 150,000 bodies, you’re sure to feel a spooky atmosphere as you explore them.


The price of the tour includes entrance into the tunnels and the knowledge of your dedicated guide who will help your private group navigate Rome’s darkest, largest catacombs. Book now for the experience of a lifetime.


Tour Highlights

  • Check iconDiscover Rome’s largest catacombs complex – The Catacombs of Domitilla
  • Check iconGo underground and venture back in time to discover ancient
  • Check iconLay your eyes on 2000-year-old frescoes and much more!
  • Check iconExplore the burial ground of Rome’s earliest Christian Martyrs
  • Check iconEnjoy the company of your private group
  • Check iconGet dedicated attention and personalised information from your guide

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Meet in the Gardens of the Domitilla Catacombs

Your guide will be by the picnic benches holding a yellow Carpe Diem Rome flag.

The Domitilla Catacombs

Explore the ancient passageways in the largest, most famous catacombs in Rome. These tunnels are sacred and an integral part of the Christian and Roman faiths. Learn how ancient Christian rites and rituals were held underneath the bustling city streets.

Burial Chambers

These tunnels were not only a place of ritual, but are still a sacred place of rest for more than 150,000 bodies. These catacombs and the bodies they hold stretch for almost 20 km underground, some of which is yet to be seen by the public eye.

Above Ground

Emerge from the depths of Rome’s catacombs into the Gardens of Domitilla.

Key Info

When?

10:00, 15:00

Where?

Catacombs of Domitilla

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The Carpe Diem Tour experience begins in...

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Know Before You Go

  • It’s 16°C/59°F underground, you might want to bring a light coat or jacket.
  • To arrive via public transport, take buses n. 714, 716, 160, 670 to Piazza Dei Navigatori then walk 7 minutes east along Via Delle Sette Chiese
  • Please make sure you arrive 15 minutes prior to your scheduled start time

Important

Wear comfy shoes and bring a jacket—it's a cool, 1.5-hour walk through Rome’s largest underground catacombs in a small group.

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