Small-Group Tour of Roman Catacombs & St. Clement's Undergrounds
At a glance
Small-Group Tour of Roman Catacombs & St. Clement's Undergrounds is a 3h small-group experience in Rome, Italy, operated by TOURIKS. Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 32 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $136.29 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Live professional guide, Luggage deposit in our office for the duration of the tour, Sterilised headsets to hear the guide clearly.
Highlights
- Small group of up to 10 people for a more personal experience
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 3 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 3h
- Group
- Small group, up to 10 travellers
- Languages
- German, Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
Explore a surprising lesser-known gem in the city center before jumping outside the city walls to the mazy Roman Catacombs. Go deep underground in a dark world of secret cults and ancient wall paintings with a small-group guided tour.
Visit 2 contrasting underground sights with an expert guide. Discover the place of a hidden cult 14 meters below St. Clement’s Basilica and descend into the twisty tunnels of the Catacombs of Domitilla.
What's included
What's included
- Live professional guide
- Luggage deposit in our office for the duration of the tour
- Sterilised headsets to hear the guide clearly
- Full on-site assistance
- All entrance and transport fees
Not included
- Hotel Pick-up and drop-off
- Optional gratuities
- Food and drinks
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 1h 15m
Meet your guide at the meeting point and then venture deep underground the Basilica of San Clemente, below its foundations into a mystical world of ancient cults and legends. Journey through several layers of history and earth, down to 14 meters below ground. Live the excitement of gradually exploring the later structures built on top of it on your way up to the surface.
Go back in time down to the deepest point and discover the best-preserved Mithraic temple of the city. Find out about the pagan faith of Ancient Romans before Christianity and be intrigued by its sectarian and esoteric flavour. Touch the waters of an underground river before going higher into the remains of the 4th Century Basilica, built on top of the martyr’s house and below the actual one. Walk along its imposing walls and be fascinated by the ancient frescoes while learning about the scenes and the lives of the martyrs they portray. -
Stop 2 · 30m
Get onboard a comfortable air-conditioned minivan and travel along the Ancient Appian Way to the largest Catacombs in Rome. The round trip takes approx. 30 minutes.
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Stop 3 · 1h 15m
Visit the otherworldly crypts of Domitilla. Descend 16 meters below the surface and explore the accessible part of its vast labyrinth of underground burial chambers and galleries.
Be captivated by the ancient wall-paintings of mythological and biblical figures and revive the shift of faith from paganism to Christianity. Feel the power of prohibited belief and learn about early martyrs and persecutions. Complete your underworld experience in the 4th-century subterranean basilica.
Meeting point
Meet us at Via Francesco Giambullari 4, 00184 Rome. The meeting point is in the square in front of the stairs. Please arrive 5 minutes before your scheduled starting time. Look for a member of staff holding a yellow label.
Good to know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- An appropriate dress-code is required in order to enter the churches: knees and shoulders should be covered
- This tour is subject to weather conditions and/or liturgic-calendar events. If canceled you will be given the option of an alternative date or a full refund
- This tour will have a maximum of 10 participants
- You will need to be at the meeting point 5 minutes before the starting time
- Not recommended for people with claustrophobia
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Small-Group Tour of Roman Catacombs & St. Clement's Undergrounds take?
The experience lasts about 3h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $136.29 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Live professional guide; Luggage deposit in our office for the duration of the tour; Sterilised headsets to hear the guide clearly; Full on-site assistance; All entrance and transport fees.
Where does it start?
Meet us at Via Francesco Giambullari 4, 00184 Rome. The meeting point is in the square in front of the stairs. Please arrive 5 minutes before your scheduled starting time. Look for a member of staff holding a yellow label.
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in German, Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Spanish.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 32 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Rome.
