Catacombs & St John in Lateran Combo Tour
Duration: 3 hours
Take a tour through the hidden passages of Rome's Catacombs and visit one of the most important cathedrals of Rome, the Holy Stairs and the Sancta…
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Rome: Crypts & Catacombs Tour with Bone Chapel Visit
Duration: 3.5 hours
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Descend into the chill of Rome’s mysterious underworld on the city’s longest running crypts and catacombs tour. Travelling in an air-conditioned…
Capuchin Crypt and Catacombs of Priscilla After Hours Tour
Duration: 2.5 hours
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Uncover the secrets that lie beneath the streets of Rome on a guided tour of the early Christian burial site of the Capuchin Crypt. Get after hours…
Catacombs of Rome Exclusive After Hours and Bone Chapel Tour
Duration: 2.5 hours
Get exclusive after-hours access to the underground burial chambers of Rome. Discover Rome’s most important cities of the dead.
Guided Tour in the Catacombs of Rome
Duration: 4 hours
Enjoy an afternoon in the mysterious underground of Rome with a visit to the legendary catacombs.
Entire Vatican & Catacombs: Treasures of the Sistine Chapel
Duration: 3 hours
Skip the lines at the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel! See all the highlights of Vatican City on this popular guided tour and benefit from special…
Rome: Catacombs Tour, Travel Card & Hop-On-Hop-Off Bus
Duration: 3 hours
Take a guided tour through the hidden passages of Rome's Catacombs. Ride Rome’s public transit for 24-hours using a travel card. See the city’s…
Rome: Catacombs and Crypts Small Group Minibus Tour
Duration: 3.25 hours
Explore the crypts and catacombs of Ancient Rome on a half-day small group bus tour. See a chapel adorned with the human bones of early Christian,…
Ancient Appian Way, Aqueducts & Catacombs Bike Tour
Duration: 6 hours
Bike into the Roman Countryside for a day and take a look at ancient monuments, breathtaking natural beauty, and fascinating historical buildings.…
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The 5 must-see catacombs in Rome
Whether it's a longing for a deeper sense of Rome's past, a chance to explore the underground tunnels of the city, or just morbid curiosity, exploring these subterranean burial sites is a must do, so here are our top five sites to see.
Catacombs of Marcellinus and Peter
Christian martyrs Marcellinus and Peter are buried here, which is where the tomb receives its name. With a wonderful history and impressive art work, it's a perfect stop to make.
Catacombs of St. Callixtus
This is the most popular of all the catacombs, where you'll find the burial sites of many martyrs and 16 popes, not to mention early Christian frescoes.
Catacombs of St. Domitilla
The only catacombs still to contain bones, these are also some of the oldest, largest and most impressive. Included here, as well, is a 2nd century fresco of the last supper.
Catacombs of St. Sebastian
Featuring incredible architecture and with a fantastic history, it is well worth taking a tour to this catacomb.
Catacombs of Commodilla
The greatest draw to this catacomb is one of the earliest images of the bearded Christ. This tomb also originally held the relics of Saints Felix and Adauctus.
Our insider tips
Check opening times in advance, which vary.
Some of the catacombs are closed on certain days of the week, so be sure to check in advance that the site you wish to visit is open!
How to get there
A great many of the most important catacombes are located on the Via Appia, and it's very easy to access by foot or the hop on, hop off Archeobus service.
Good to know
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- When should I visit?
- Opening hours vary, please check times of individual catacombs you wish to visit.
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- Is it expensive?
- Ticket prices vary by location.
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- Will I need a guide?
- Some entrance fees include a guided tour, please see individual catacomb listings.
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- How to get there
- Walk along the Via Appia, or take the hop on, hop off bus!
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- Additional information
- ** Varied hours mean advanced planning is key!*
What people are saying about Catacombs of Rome
My first visit abroad-and so,so 'worth it'!
This was an amazing tour and just what I had hoped for. I have pain/difficulty walking and stair-climbing but managed - worthwhile! Our Guide, Leonardo, was super, a lovely chap and so enthusiastic and helpful (he could also tell us on the mini-bus about the food of Italy. As this was my very first visit (and would now be encouraged to return!) it was a lovely wee respite from the ancient Catacombs. For myself, the two small bus journeys across the busy streets between venues was a pleasant little 'break'. In all - GREAT. And thanks to all, Heather.
Small group, awesome views and Adriana is a great guide!
We were lucky we were the only ones on the tour. We are Dutch so used to cycling and able to cover lots of ground. Adriana showed is beautiful things, knew a lot and is a very enthusiastic great guide. Rome is awesome and going more outside the city it is beautiful. Cycling one of of Rome’s oldest roads is awesome. I would definitely recommend this!!
A great trip with a fantastic guide Carmen!
We had a great experience to go by bike to the Catacombs and saw the beautiful countryside with a fantastic guide Carmen! We will recommend this trip by bike to our friends! Carmen are so well educated in the historiy of Rom. The bike was great and the food taste good! This edventure was the best day of our trip!
Great excursion! Never realized what’s under Rome!
I went into this excursion not understanding at all what the catacombs were. Once the story unfolded it was less of a fear. History will always be history but to see it live changed my thoughts and opinions on seeing bones.
Maybe there was too much information which was not always relevant.
A very well organised tour. Our Philippino guide was very good value. I think we all appreciated the excellent commentary spiced with a keen sense of humour.
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