Rome: Small Group Underground Catacombs Tour
Rome, Italy
1 hour 30 minutes
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What You Will Do
Discover the secrets of Rome's underground and explore the largest catacombs in Rome with an expert guide.
Descend into the large complex of underground tunnels that make up the catacombs of Domitila. Hear the stories behind the earliest Christian rites and rituals and marvel at ancient artworks.
We will explore several parts of the catacombs learning about death in ancient Rome and see crypts with pagan and Christian decorative themes including the tomb of Diogenes, a grave digger who created the endless corridors of graves.
What's Included?
- Guided Tour
- In-vehicle air conditioning
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
Please meet us by the picnic benches outside the Catacombs of Domitila. Your guide will have a yellow Carpe Diem Rome flag. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to start time. Late arrivals will not be eligible for refunds. Please check local Covid-19 regulations
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Catacombe di Santa Domitilla
1 hour 30 minutes
Descend to the depths of Roman street level as you learn the history of Rome’s development, before venturing into the underbelly of it’s underworld!
Additional Information
This activity is operated by Eternal Experiences
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Due to the Jubilee, some monuments may be under restoration. Please pay attention to any messages we may send regarding potential changes.
Guide Options
- Guide - English
- Guide - French
Customer Reviews
Great Tour!
2023-11-22
A tour worth taking
2023-11-05
Our guide Heather was very knowledgeable and fun to listen to. We liked the way she explained Christianity and pagan traditions, and we came away more informed. The experience was something we won't forget soon.
Wonderful tour!
2023-11-04
What a great tour! Amanda, our tour guide, was very knowledgeable and her English was perfect, being British herself. The tour started in the gardens above with a brief introduction, where we also got to chat with everyone else on the tour.
Inside the catacombs, Amanda provided a lot of detail and answered all of our questions. We covered different levels and many different rooms. There was so many interesting artifacts and stories. For those who may be interested in seeing preserved bodies, there actually are none remaining. There is a beautiful chapel where Mass was being held as we were leaving.
It was easy to navigate using the bus system and there were many cabs which could take us there and back. Our taxi driver gave us a card and said we could call the number and he would return when we called.
Great tour and would highly recommend touring with Amanda!
Inside the catacombs, Amanda provided a lot of detail and answered all of our questions. We covered different levels and many different rooms. There was so many interesting artifacts and stories. For those who may be interested in seeing preserved bodies, there actually are none remaining. There is a beautiful chapel where Mass was being held as we were leaving.
It was easy to navigate using the bus system and there were many cabs which could take us there and back. Our taxi driver gave us a card and said we could call the number and he would return when we called.
Great tour and would highly recommend touring with Amanda!
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It was so disappointing that we had one individual in our group that was taking photos in the catacombs when everybody was instructed not to. The guide should be allowed to kick people out of the tour when this happens.