Rome Underground Tour: Catacombs, Crypts & Secrets with Transfers
Description
Visit the Catacombs of San Domitilla, one of Rome's oldest burial sites. Learn about the shift from Paganism to Christianity and explore ancient tombs and early Christian art with a guided tour.
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Itinerary
Step into the hidden world beneath Rome and explore the Catacombs of San Domitilla, one of the oldest and most extensive underground burial sites. Starting from our Show Me Italy office at Via dei Serpenti 114, embark on a guided tour through a part of the vast 180-mile network of tunnels, where early Christians sought refuge and laid their loved ones to rest. Your expert guide will share captivating stories of religious persecution, burial rituals, and the rise of Christianity in Rome. Marvel at ancient tombs, early Christian artwork, and beautifully preserved frescoes that offer a glimpse into the past. The 2-hour tour includes transport and is available as a small-group or private experience. Enjoy round-trip transfers from our central office, with drop-off near Cavour Metro station. Tours are available in English, Spanish, and French. Unlike crowded landmarks, this immersive tour lets you discover a lesser-known, yet profoundly significant, part of Rome’s history.
Enhance your Rome experience with a visit to Vicus Caprarius – The Water City. Just steps from the Trevi Fountain, this underground site offers a unique look at ancient Roman life and water systems. It’s self-guided, and we’ll provide the entry tickets — a small add-on that leaves a big impression.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- People with claustrophobia
- Wheelchair users
Reviews(17)
Did not go on tour, p/u location changed 3 times. Was looking for guide at 2nd location when received e-mail to go to 3 location, 1.2 km further away. I would not reccomend this company for anything.
We’re sorry for the inconvenience you experienced.We genuinely care about each client and want every experience to go smoothly. Please reach out to us with your booking details so we can investigate your case further and assist you properly. We’re here to help.
Our guide Tanzia was amazing ! I would highly recommend this tour company! We toured the catacombs and the St. Clementine cathedral . Afterwards she took us to amazing places around the city and took photos of us that we would never have gotten on our own . Highly recommend !!!
"Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that Tanaz made your tour so memorable and helped you capture amazing photos. It’s fantastic that you enjoyed the catacombs, St. Clementine Cathedral, and the city sights. We really appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you on another tour soon!"
Be very flexible, The meeting place changed 3 times. I got the email for the 3rd location while standing at 2nd meeting location.
Thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry for any confusion at the meeting point. Our team did try to reach you by phone to provide updates and ensure a smooth pickup, but we were unable to get through. We always aim to communicate clearly and appreciate your understanding.
The Show Me Italy tour company did an excellent job organizing the tour and made sure it went off without a hitch. Our tour coordinator, Tania, was very nice and made sure everything ran smoothly. She helped with all questions even those involving getting to other tours
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that everything went smoothly and that Tania was able to make your experience seamless and enjoyable. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back for another Show Me Italy adventure soon! 🇮🇹✨
When booking the tour we noticed that for a little more we could upgrade to what was labeled as a private tour. It's not. The only thing that is private the the drive to the Catacombs. No where does it mention that Viator does not give the tour of the Catacombs and the tour is not in fact private. We could have easily taken a taxi ourselves and bought the tickets. Viator drove us, sat in the car and bought our tickets, that's it. In my opinion not worth paying someone to do only that.
Thank you for your feedback! 🌟 We’d like to clarify that our Catacombs tours are unique because entry isn’t allowed without a licensed guide. 🏛️ That’s why we organize your guide days in advance, selecting the best professional for your visit. Additionally, we send one of our colleagues from the company to coordinate everything on-site, ensuring a smooth and seamless experience ,from entry to timing and logistics. This extra step is part of what makes our tours special and stress-free. ✨ We hope this helps explain the uniqueness of the tour and why it’s such a memorable experience!
The tour was good and we did enjoy it but it wasn’t really what we expected. We were met at the office by a member of staff who wasn’t a tour guide, to take us to the catacombs. She was very pleasant but had definitely not done the tour before and it wasn’t a seamless experience at all. Once at the catacombs we were introduced to a tour guide who took us round. We also didn’t get to do the additional experience at the end as we ran out of time.
Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re glad you enjoyed the tour overall but sorry it didn’t meet your expectations, especially with the initial guide and timing issues. Your feedback is valuable, and we’ll work on making the experience smoother and more seamless. We appreciate you giving us a try and hope to improve for your next visit.
This tour is essentially transportation to the catacombs and to the underground ruins beneath Trevi fountain. Our group was shuttled to an Uber/cab to go back and forth, and one of the drivers tried to charge us again for the fare. The on-site archaeologists at the catacombs was wonderful and knowledgeable. We would recommend finding your way to the site on public transportation and paying for the entrance and the guide at the catacombs.
Thank you for your detailed feedback. We’re glad to hear you appreciated the expertise of the archaeologists at the catacombs — they truly add great value to the experience. 🏛️✨ We’re sorry for any confusion or inconvenience caused by the transportation arrangements and the fare issue with the driver. Your comments are important, and we’ll review this carefully to improve future tours. 🚗🔍Thank you again for sharing your thoughts with us. 🙏
Catacombs were great with the guide at the site. We did not get any information from our tour guide. Just follow and here are your tickets. When we went to the underground, again no communication from our tour guide and as she took us through the underground it was very difficult to understand her and we did not get much information. I suggest the catacombs for sure but through a different tour guide.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're so glad you enjoyed the Catacombs themselves—they truly are a fascinating and unique site. However, we're very sorry to hear that your experience with the tour guide did not meet expectations. This is certainly not the standard we aim to provide, and we genuinely appreciate you bringing it to our attention. We'll be reviewing this internally to ensure future guests receive the informative and engaging experience they deserve. Your feedback helps us improve, and we hope you'll consider giving us another chance in the future with a different guide.
Good tour but extremely crowded. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable with information and answering questions.
Thank you for your feedback! We're glad to hear you enjoyed the tour .We hope to welcome you again soon for a more comfortable and enjoyable tour!
Had a great experience. Everyone was so friendly. We met at the tour office. They called us a cab to Catacombs where we were sent on a tour while the company waited. The only snag was getting back. It is almost 100 degrees so not a lot of taxis due to high demand. We did walk a bit to get to a taxi stop because they couldn’t get one via phone. It wasn’t their fault with the hot weather. They were very apologetic and lovely people!
Thank you so much for your kind review! We're thrilled to hear you had a great experience and that our team made you feel welcome and well taken care of. We truly appreciate your understanding about the taxi situation—those extreme temperatures definitely made things more challenging than usual. To improve our service, we're currently working on adding a private driver option to make transportation even smoother and more comfortable for our guests. We're always looking for ways to enhance the experience, and your feedback helps us do exactly that. We hope to welcome you back on another tour soon—stay cool and safe travels!
