Rome: Catacombs Underground & Colosseum Small Group Tour

4.5
(277 reviews)
Rome, Italy

4 hours (approximately)
Offered in: German and 4 more

Ideal for history lovers, this experience combines guided discoveries with free time to explore some of Rome's most iconic landmarks.

Discover the hidden world beneath Rome on an immersive underground experience. Explore the ancient Catacombs of Domitilla, a vast network of underground burial chambers that reveal the history of early Christian Rome.

Choose the Catacombs & San Clemente option to continue beneath the Basilica of San Clemente, where layers of history uncover ancient churches, Roman buildings, and a 1st-century temple.

Choose the Catacombs & Colosseum option to combine your Catacombs visit with Colosseum admission and a multilingual audio guide. Your ticket also includes access to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. Please note that this option includes standard Colosseum admission only and does not include access to the Colosseum Underground.

Each option offers a unique way to experience Rome's hidden history.

What's Included

Admission to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill (Catacombs & Colosseum option)
Entry to the Basilica of San Clemente (Catacombs & San Clemente option)
Professional tour guide (where applicable) and headsets
All entry tickets (depending on the option selected)
Colosseum admission ticket with multilingual audio guide (Catacombs & Colosseum option)
Round-trip transportation to and from the Catacombs (all options)
Entry to the Catacombs (all options)
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Via dei Serpenti, 114

Show me Italy tour manager will be waiting to accommodate you.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Relax with comfortable round-trip transportation between the city center and the Catacombs.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 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.

    45 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 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.

    45 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Foro Romano

    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.

    45 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 5
    Colosseum

    Enjoy skip-the-line entry to the Colosseum with a multilingual audio guide. Explore the amphitheater independently at your own pace. This option does not include access to the Colosseum Underground. This stop is included only with the Catacombs + Colosseum option.

    45 minutes Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The meeting time is subject to change. In this case, you will be contacted in advance via email
  • Tours will run rain or shine (unless closed for safety reasons)
  • Please arrive 15 minutes before the start time of the tour
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Half-day Tours
Private and Luxury
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Archaeology Tours
Viator Plus
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Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 1 and 3 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 1 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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