Explore the Catacombs in Rome with Private Transfer

At a glance

Explore the Catacombs in Rome with Private Transfer is a 3h private experience in Rome, Italy, operated by Rome Italy Explora. Travellers rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 20 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $308.30 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Entrance Church "Quo Vadis", Private tour leader at your disposal (choose the language on the checkout), Professional Vatican guide inside the Catacombs.

Quick facts

Duration

3h

Group

Private tour — only your group

Languages

Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Spanish

Pickup

Hotel pickup included

Confirmation

Instant confirmation

Ticket

Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Cancellation

Free cancellation (see policy)

Overview

Itinerary

1. Stop 1 · 1h

   The word “cemetery” comes from an Ancient Greek word which meant “place of rest”. The catacombs of Rome provided a resting place for the first generations of Christians, awaiting their resurrection and salvation in their tombs, deep beneath the ground on the outskirts of Rome. From martyrs to farmers, hundreds of thousands of early Christians ended up in the catacombs, buried close together in a maze of underground tunnels beside the Appian Way. The catacombs are so extensive that you could easily get lost and never find your way out again – a good reason to go with a tour guide! For many visitors to Rome, a trip to the catacombs is one of the most moving and memorable parts of their holiday. While a visit to the Appian Way is worthwhile in itself – as you walk along the ancient cobblestones past vast tombstones and spectacular countryside you feel as though you’ve been transported back in time – a tour of the catacombs is undoubtedly the main highlight. Venture deep underground to explore the incredible tunnels that were dug out by hand nearly 2,000 years ago and learn all about the very beginning of Christianity. This is a side of Rome you’ve never seen before. The catacombs of the Appian Way are essentially the underground graveyards of the first Christians in Rome, who had to bury their dead outside of the city. Even as early as the 5th century BC, burials within the city walls were forbidden, so tombs were built on the outskirts of Rome. As an important consular road connecting Rome with the south, the Appian Way was a popular spot for burials. While many Romans built elaborate tombs by the roadside, the Christians buried their dead in labyrinthine catacombs. Miles of underground tunnels were built by digging through the soft tufa stone, providing burial space for saints and martyrs as well as countless ordinary Christians.

2. Stop 2 · 30m

   You walk along the ancient cobblestones past vast tombstones and spectacular countryside you feel as though you’ve been transported back in time.

3. Stop 3 · 30m

   The small church of Quo Vadis is a small church situated in the Appian way, it's the church where, legend tells, Christ met Peter as he was fleeing Rome; there Christ asked him "Quo Vadis?" (where are you going?).

Meeting point

Good to know

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Dress code required: knees and shoulders must be covered
• According to the Vatican regulation the entrance in the catacombs is organized in groups.
• People with claustrophobia may find difficulties inside the catacombs.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Frequently asked questions