Rome Catacombs Underground Tour with Optional Colosseum Visit
Duration
4 hours
Type
Group tour
Group size
Max 14
Languages
English, German, Italian, French, Spanish
Why you'll love it
- Make the most of your time in Rome with easy round-trip transfers, guided underground visits, and the freedom to choose the experience that best matches your interests.
About this experience
Step beneath the surface and uncover the hidden stories beneath the Eternal City on this sightseeing tour. From ancient catacombs and early Christian burial sites, to the chambers that once housed animals and intricate stage machinery beneath the Colosseum, there's plenty to see. Choose to experience one or the other with guided tours, or combine both into one convenient experience and explore at your own pace with a multilingual audio guide.
- Explore Rome's underground areas
- Beat ticket anxiety, with entry to all locations included
- Travel with ease with convenient round-trip transfers
- Enjoy expert storytelling and discover the history most travelers miss
What's included
- ✓Professional tour guide (where applicable) and headsets
- ✓All entry tickets
- ✓Entry to the Catacombs
- ✓Colosseum admission ticket with multilingual audio guide (Catacombs & Colosseum option)
- ✓Admission to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill (Catacombs & Colosseum option)
- ✓Round-trip transportation to and from the Catacombs (all options)
Not included
- ✕Hotel pickup and drop-off
- ✕Food and drinks
What travellers say about our Rome tours
“Came hungry, left family”
Every stop felt like being welcomed into someone’s home. The pasta course alone justified the flight to Rome.
Daniel K.
Australia
Second time in Rome but first time actually understanding what I was looking at. The Forum section was fantastic.
Emily W.
United States
Detailed information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- No weapons (pocket knives), glass bottles or large backpacks
- Colosseum Audio Guide: Please bring your headset if you selected the option that includes the Colosseum audio guide.
- Scheduled Time: Please note that the time may be subject to change. If there are any changes, you will receive a communication from our team.
- Languages
- English, German, Italian, French, Spanish
Itinerary
- 1
Meet your guide at Via dei Serpenti, 114
Relax with comfortable round-trip transportation between the city center and the Catacombs.
- 2
Catacombe Di Domitilla
Explore the underground tunnels of the Catacombs on a guided tour. Discover ancient Christian burial chambers, early frescoes, and fascinating stories about Rome's underground history.
- 3
Basilica of San Clemente
Descend through three historical layers of Rome at the Basilica of San Clemente, including the underground basilica and ancient Roman structures. This stop is included only with the Catacombs + San Clemente option.
- 4
Roman Forum
Continue your self-guided visit through the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill using the same admission ticket and audio guide. This stop is included only with the Catacombs + Colosseum option.
- 5
Colosseum
Enjoy skip-the-line entry to the Colosseum and explore at your own pace with a multilingual audio guide. Please bring your own smartphone and headphones to use the audio guide. Access to the Underground is not included. This stop is included only with the Catacombs + Colosseum option.
The people who make it
Meet your local Rome guides
Our Rome experiences are led by people who've spent their lives here: licensed local guides who know every stone, every shortcut, and every story worth telling. They don't just show you around; they show you home.
Kristina
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