Walking Tour at Catacombs as the Coolest Underground
At a glance
Walking Tour at Catacombs as the Coolest Underground is a 2h small-group experience in Rome, Italy, operated by RomeWithMike. Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 510 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $54.97 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Skip-The-Line Entry Tickets.
Highlights
- Rated 5.0/5 by 510 travellers
- Small group of up to 12 people for a more personal experience
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 3 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 2h
- Group
- Small group, up to 12 travellers
- Languages
- English
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
Go underground into Rome’s Catacombs
-SKIP THE LINE - TICKETS INCLUDED
- ENGLISH MOTHER TONGUE GUIDES, MASTER STORYTELLERS
- COOL REFRESHING TEMPERATURES 16°c / 59°f Year-round
- SMALL GROUP, LESS CROWDS, HIDDEN GEMS
Step beneath Rome and explore the Catacombs of San Domitilla with engaging, English mother-tongue guides who are humorous, warm, and unforgettable storytellers. Perfect for all ages, this small-group tour brings early Christian history to life through vivid stories, symbols, and secrets hidden underground. Enjoy the natural cool temperature of 16°C / 59°F, a refreshing escape from Rome’s heat. You’ll walk ancient burial tunnels, see some of the oldest Christian frescoes in the world, and understand how early Christians lived, worshipped, and honored their dead. After the visit, explore nearby highlights like the Appian Way and its peaceful countryside. Educational, entertaining, and truly memorable—this is underground Rome at its best.
What's included
What's included
- Skip-The-Line Entry Tickets
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 20m
The Garden Introduction - Upon Meeting your English Mother-Tongue guide , we will take you underground to enjoy the cool temperatures of 16°c. You will witness some of the oldest frescoes and depictions of Christianity in the world. You will learn the complete genesis of Christianity and the transition from ancient pagan Rome into holy Roman Catholic Rome and all the burial rites and rituals. Learn about the daily lives of both ancient Christian and pagans and how Christian persecutions affected
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Stop 2 · 10m
After the garden Introduction - First Enter the only semi-underground Basilica in Rome, dedicated to the martyrs Nereus and Achilleus, and to Saint Petronilla, daughter of Saint Peter. This church was built at a time when Christianity was illegal. Learn the secret signs and symbols of the early Christians and how they avoided detection from persecutions. Where and How they worshipped in secret. Hear the stories behind the people and power players of ancient Rome. Learn of their fates and how they affected society as we know it today.
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Stop 3 · 1h 30m
Enter the 17 Kilometers of underground tunnels where around 150,000 burials across four underground levels. Who were the gravediggers? How did they lay the foundation for many tunneling techniques used today?
You will witness the oldest fresco in the world depicting "The Last Supper" and Apostles "Peter and Paul".
Discover the "Aquiferium" where bodies were ritually cleansed before burial. Along with the "Refigerium" where commemorative meals and memorial gathering for the dead. You will enter the "Cubiculum" of the Fossors the gravediggers union tomb itself.
Read the ancient tombstones and get the story first hand of the people who lived and died in ancient Rome.
Meeting point
Walk through the Bus parking lot for San Domitilla Catacombs
Through the garden gate and we meet at the picnic tables in the garden.
Good to know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Baby Carriers are allowed (Front/Back Carriers) Strollers may be left in upstairs office
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Walking Tour at Catacombs as the Coolest Underground take?
The experience lasts about 2h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $54.97 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?
Skip-The-Line Entry Tickets.
Where does it start?
Walk through the Bus parking lot for San Domitilla Catacombs Through the garden gate and we meet at the picnic tables in the garden.
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 English.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 510 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Rome.
