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Rome: Catacombs Guided Tour with Transfer

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Discover what lies beneath Rome with a guided tour of the Catacombs. Descend into the dark maze of the Roman Catacombs on a trip from Rome with transportation included.

  • Free cancellation
    Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
  • Instant confirmation & Mobile tickets
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  • Skip the line
    Get priority entry.
  • Audio guide
    English, French, German, Polish, Spanish (depends on selected option)
  • Live guiding
    English, French, German, Italian, Polish, Spanish (depends on selected option)
  • Duration
    2-3 hours
  • Includes
    • Skip-the-line ticket for Catacombs (according to the Catacombs Calendar)
    • Guided tour (Italian, English, French, Spanish, German, and Polish)
    • Return transfer from Touristation Aracoeli Office (Piazza d'Ara Coeli, 16)
    • All other services/tours only if the option has been selected (Trevi District Underground Guided Tour or Capuchin Crypt Ticket)
    • Drink and food
    • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Highlights & Description

Highlights

  • Be transported back to ancient times as you take a tour of the Catacombs in Rome
  • Benefit from the transfer by open bus through a panoramic route
  • Visit the extensive tunnels which were once a burial ground and place of worship
  • Hear the fascinating history and stories of these sacred places from your guide

Description

Embark on a fascinating underground tour of the Catacombs, taking you into the unusual history of Rome. Head far below its busy streets and towering monuments to the concealed side of this ancient city. Follow along as your expert guide tells reveals little-known mysteries of Rome's darker side.
Begin your tour at one of the most spectacular centrally located squares in Rome, Venice Square, next to the Townhall. Hop on a panoramic bus and head to the Catacombs, following a roundtrip panoramic route.

Begin your underground tour and explore these extensive tunnels lined with tombs carved right out of the rock, and hear the fascinating history of these sacred places.
Learn about how dating almost 2,000 years to the 2nd century AD, this extensive network of underground tunnels was once a burial ground and a place of worship for the first Christians in Rome.

Combine your tour with the additional option to visit the Trevi district underground guided tour. The guided tour is available only in English and French. Explore the ruins and hidden passages beneath the Trevi district and the surrounding area. Listen all the histories and anecdotes from your guide.

Combine your tour with the additional option to visit the fascinating Capuchin Museum and his crypt. Visit on your own the famous Capuchin Crypt in Via Veneto with your audioguide! Learn about the crypt and the remains of the approximately 4,000 friars to decorate the floor-to-ceiling designs, lending it the macabre nickname of "the Bone Chapel". Please note if you want to visit everything in the same day, the first available time for the Capuchin Crypt visit is at 14:45.

Good to know before you go
  • Catacombs tour is not recommended for travelers who may get claustrophobic due to the small spaces. The tour is not accessible for visitors on wheelchairs or with severe motor disabilities.
  • Dress code is required: shoulders and knees has to be covered.
  • Visitors with specific disabilities may be entitled to a free ticket after speaking directly to the ticket office of Catacombs.
  • Catacombs and Trevi District Underground are in different locations: transfer is not included. You will visit the Catacombs first and Trevi District Underground according to your staying in Rome. The Trevi District Underground Guided Tour is only in English and French.
  • Catacombs and Cappuccini Cripts are in different locations: transfer is not included. You will visit the Catacombs first and Cappuccini Cripts according to your staying in Rome. Please note if you want to visit everything in the same day, the first available time for the Capuchin Crypt visit is at 14:45.
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Catacombs Guided Tour in English

Catacombs Guided Tour in Italian

Catacombs Guided Tour in Spanish

Catacombs Guided Tour in French

Catacombs Guided Tour in German

Catacombs Guided Tour in Polish

Catacombs Italian Guided Tour and Capuchin Crypt Ticket

Catacombs English Guided Tour and Capuchin Crypt Ticket

Catacombs Spanish Guided Tour and Capuchin Crypt Ticket

Catacombs French Guided Tour and Capuchin Crypt Ticket

Catacombs German Guided Tour and Capuchin Crypt Ticket

Catacombs Polish Guided Tour and Capuchin Crypt Ticket

Catacombs English Guided Tour & Trevi District Underground

Catacombs French Guided Tour & Trevi District Underground

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the cancellation policy for this activity?
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
2. When will I receive the confirmation of my booking?
You will receive an email notification right after your successful payment. If you don't see it in your inbox, check your spam or junk mail folder. When the payment is completed you have the option to download your ticket directly.
3. What does the 'skip the line' ticket mean?
'Skip the line' tickets provide the fastest possible entry with no or very little queuing.
4. Are mobile tickets enough or do I have to print them?
Tickets don't need to be printed. You can show your ticket from your smartphone as a PDF.
  • Adults
    16-99 years
  • Children
    6-15 years
  • Infants
    0-5 years
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