Please meet us outside the Catacombs of Domitila, by the picnic benches. Use Google Maps to find the meeting point. Look for a yellow Carpe Diem Rome flag. Arrive 10 minutes early. Late arrivals are not eligible for refunds.
Description
To truly understand Rome, we must dig downwards. Explore underground passageways and discover the secrets of the largest catacombs in Rome with this small group walking tour. Your expert historian guide will explain how this network of sacred tunnels is associated with the first Christians in ancient Rome. Listen to stories about the roots of Christianity’s most enduring rites and rituals as you wander through ancient passageways containing over 150,000 bodies and stretching over 17 kilometres.
This small group, personal experience is not to be missed.
Schedule & prices
Runs
Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, and Sun
Start times
10:00 AM and 3:00 PM
Next available
Thu, Oct 22
Adult (ages 18+)
$97
Child (ages 5–17)
$86
Infant (ages 0–4)
Free
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 19.
Tour Options
Carpe Diem Rome English Tour
Itinerary
Catacombe Di Domitilla
Admission included60 min
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!
What's included
Included
Professional, expert guide
Small Group Tour of 10 people maximum
Skip-the-line access to Rome's largest Catacombs
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.7
52 reviews
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How it compares in Rome
Starting price $97 is 14% below the typical $113 for tours of similar length in Rome
Excurgo comparison of 8,081 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
0+ days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Rome Underground Catacombs Small-Group Tour take?
Rome Underground Catacombs Small-Group Tour lasts about 1 hour. The itinerary has 1 stop.
How much does Rome Underground Catacombs Small-Group Tour cost?
Prices start at $97 per person for this Rome experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Rome Underground Catacombs Small-Group Tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, starting at 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM.
How much does Rome Underground Catacombs Small-Group Tour cost for children?
Children aged 5–17 pay from $86, adults from $97. Infants go free.
Can I cancel Rome Underground Catacombs Small-Group Tour for free?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Please meet us outside the Catacombs of Domitila, by the picnic benches. Use Google Maps to find the meeting point. Look for a yellow Carpe Diem Rome flag. Arrive 10 minutes early. Late arrivals are not eligible for refunds. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Rome Underground Catacombs Small-Group Tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 10 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Rome Underground Catacombs Small-Group Tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 52 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Carpe Diem Tours.
Reviews(52)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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ScotlandSally
September 25, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Unbelievably good tour (with Alain?)
Cannot believe how interesting and immersive this was.
We had missed doing both Colesseum tours we had booked due to the workplace fatality, But our guide gave us so much fabulous history of Rome as the tour progressed. He could answer any question, and went over and above for us. Small groups with this guide is the way to go!
Catacombs were indescribably good
Thanks so much
Operator response
Thank you so much! We're so glad Alain made the tour special for you.
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Lindsey_G
September 16, 2026 · via Viator
Great time
We had Peter and he was amazing. So funny and charismatic. He was very informative and made the experience great. Highly recommend him.
Operator response
Thank you, Lindsey, for your kind words! We're thrilled you had a great time.
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Chris_J
June 20, 2026 · via Viator
Catacombs tour
Our tour guide was awesome! I wish I could remember his name, full of knowledge, friendly and a great sense of humor. The catacombs were impressive and kind of mind blowing. I highly recommend Viator for this tour
Operator response
Thank you so much for your kind feedback 😊 We’re really happy you enjoyed the catacombs and had a great experience with our guide. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you again on another tour soon!
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Helen_C
June 2, 2026 · via Viator
Girls trip to Rome
Our guide Sean was friendly and amazing! Full of interesting stories and history about the Catacombs!
Very helpful getting us to a taxi so we could move on to our next tour!
Thank you Sean! 👍
Operator response
Thank you for your wonderful review, Helen! We’re so happy you enjoyed exploring the Catacombs with Sean and appreciated his stories, knowledge, and helpfulness. We truly appreciate your kind words!
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Peter_F
April 6, 2026 · via Viator
Vanessa is a fabulous...
Vanessa is a fabulous tour guide. She was very knowledgeable, engaging, and thoughtful. Highly recommend this tour.
Operator response
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled you had such a great experience with Vanessa and appreciate your high recommendation. 😊
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Harmonie_W
January 5, 2026 · via Viator
Not limited to 10 people, but we could still hear. No pictures.
So cool! The tour did say it had a 10 person limit, so we booked all 10 spots....they did not limit it to 10! and they combined us with more people even though we booked all 10. That kind of sucked, we were looking forward to the small group. So it is not a small group. But was still good, we could hear the guide and did not have to wear headphones to hear him. So it was still a small-ish tour experience. Our guide was able to answer all of our questions and had good stories. It was one of my favorite tours we went on. And we went on a tour every single day! No pictures are allowed inside.
Operator response
Thank you, Harmonie! We’re glad you enjoyed the Catacombs tour and the guide’s stories, and we appreciate your feedback about the group size.
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Nicole_V
November 5, 2025 · via Viator
Great tour for something “off the beaten path”
Our small group tour with Alessandra pleasantly turned out to be private. She was so sweet and gave us a very detailed history of the development of the catacombs, then took her time showing us through all the areas currently open to the public. She was wonderful.
Operator response
Thank you, Nicole! We’re so glad you enjoyed the tour with Alessandra — she’ll be delighted to hear your kind words!
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Haley_W
November 2, 2025 · via Viator
Exceptional
After days of feeling like cattle herded through crowded Rome this tour was like a breath of fresh air. This is a perfect intimate tour where you won’t feel like you’re chasing around competing tour guides pushing through large crowds. Divan’s tour was amazing. I could have listened to him speak about the history of the catacombs for hours. We chose this shorter tour because I couldn’t imagine paying attention for longer than an hour or two but while I was on the tour I was hoping it wouldn’t end. Davin spoke quickly so if you have an adhd brain like mine it is perfect, maybe not if English is your not your first language. He explained the history of the catacombs and Rome in a way that was easy to follow and helped you grasp how extraordinary this piece of history is.
Operator response
Thank you so much, Haley! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the Catacombs tour with Divan — he’ll be so happy to know his storytelling made the history come alive for you!
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Rebecca_R
October 20, 2025 · via Viator
This tour is Rome's hidden gem!
Mike was an incredible guide! He was funny, incredibly knowledgible, and made this such a fun experience. We really enjoyed the stories he told from the Pagan and Christian roots of this place. It absolutely opened up our minds to how these two belief systems shaped and were shaped by the Roman Empire, and how that influence is seen today. I can't recommend this tour enough!
Operator response
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled you enjoyed Mike’s tour and the fascinating stories about Rome’s history and culture!
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Joe_M
October 19, 2025 · via Viator
Interesting tour
We thought this tour was part of a Colliseum tour, but it is not. Nevertheless it was a pleasant surprise! Georgia was extremely passionate and knowledgeable about the catacombs and their history.
Operator response
Thank you, Joe! We’re glad you enjoyed the catacombs tour with Georgia—she’ll be thrilled to hear your kind words and passion for the history!
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