Rome Underground Tour: Catacombs, Crypts & Secrets with Transfers

Rome, Italy

2 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

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Overview

Rome's underground attractions, including the Catacombe Di Domitilla and Vicus Caprarius, are full of surprises, many of which you're unlikely to learn about if you visit on your own. Instead, join a guide to explore these subterranean realms and learn about the history and significance of these ancient attractions as you explore what lies below.

Perfect for history buffs wanting an in-depth experience
Hear your guide better with provided listening devices
No hidden costs: Catacomb tickets are included
Transportation from your meeting point will be provided

What's Included

Transport to the Catacomb and drop-off near the office.
Enhanced hearing devices provided.
Live Guide
Tickets for the Catacomb

Food and drinks

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup point

Via dei Serpenti, 114, 00184 Roma RM, Italy
show me italy office

Itinerary

Catacombe Di Domitilla

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Vicus Caprarius – the City of Water

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps

Most travelers can participate
People with claustrophobia
Wheelchair users
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Traveler Photos

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Reviews

3.8

based on 17 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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Poor communication

Gordon_P, Nov 2025

Be very flexible, The meeting place changed 3 times. I got the email for the 3rd location while standing at 2nd meeting location.

Response from Host, Nov 2025

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.

Just do it yourself

Ieva_P, Oct 2025

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.

Response from Host, Oct 2025

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!

A little disorganised but overall we still enjoyed it

Fran_W, Sep 2025

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.

Response from Host, Oct 2025

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...

Elaine_S, Sep 2025

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.

Response from Host, Sep 2025

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. 🙏

Great catacombs, lacking tour guide.

Dyana_B, Sep 2025

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.

Response from Host, Sep 2025

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...

Linda_A, Sep 2025

Good tour but extremely crowded. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable with information and answering questions.

Response from Host, Sep 2025

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!

Family Tour!

Karen_S, Jul 2025

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!

Response from Host, Jul 2025

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!

Highly recommend!

Jill_P, Jun 2025

Our guide was phenomenal! We had a a little inconvenience (protest while traveling) and she stayed calm under pressure. She was very knowledgeable about the history and offered personal insights as well. I would highly recommend.

Response from Host, Jun 2025

Thank you for sharing your experience! I’m glad your guide remained calm and insightful despite the protest disruption. Your recommendation means a lot!

Worth it - and a great way to beat the heat

Melissa_E, Jun 2025

Our tour guide was great - smart, kind, helpful. The church was pretty and our guide was very informative. The catacombs were an interesting place to visit, our tour guide taxied us there and back but wasn’t permitted to tour with us. The underground tour was a great way to get out of the heat.

Response from Host, Jun 2025

Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! We're happy you enjoyed the church and found the Catacombs both fascinating and refreshing on a hot day. It’s great to hear your guide made the experience smooth and memorable — we’ll be sure to pass that along!

The actual tour was good,...

Jeanne_P, May 2025

The actual tour was good, but it only lasted about 45 minutes. The guide was from the catacombs not the tour. The tour guide was more of an escort. When we arrived at the pick up point, we were the only 2 people signed up, so Zach got us a cab. When we arrived at the catacombs, we had to wait 1/2 hour for an English speaking tour. When over Zach got another cab and was very informative about the area. He suggested a place for lunch, and we were dropped there instead of having to go back to the original place. While the tour itself was good, I felt it was a bit pricey for what we got.

Response from Host, Jun 2025

Thanks for the detailed feedback — we’re glad you enjoyed the Catacombs and Zak’s help along the way. We understand your concerns about the tour format and timing and truly appreciate you sharing them. Your input helps us improve, and we’re grateful you took the time to let us know!

The catacomb tour was...

Elisa_I, Mar 2025

The catacomb tour was exceptional. The priest that gave the tour is originally from new York. He was very eloquent and answered all questions clearly. I was so impressed by his way of teaching. We even prayed at the end which was a perfect ending for all the martyrs that gave up there lives for their faith. Was a beautiful experience and would highly recommend. Also, the tour manager, Zak, was very friendly and had several recommendations for places to visit and restaurants to eat at.

Response from Host, Jun 2025

Thank you so much for sharing this! We’re really happy to hear that the Catacomb tour was such a special experience for you. The priest truly has a gift for connecting with people, and it means a lot to know his way of teaching and guiding stood out. That moment of prayer at the end is always powerful, and we’re glad it felt like the perfect way to close the visit. Also, we’re so glad Zak made you feel welcome and shared some great local tips — he genuinely loves helping people make the most of their time here. Thanks again for the lovely review and for recommending us. It really means a lot. We hope to see you again on another tour someday!