Duration
Free cancellation
Audio guide
Guided tour
Transfers included
Instant confirmation
Mobile ticket
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Skip the ticket lines and step straight into Domitilla’s 17km maze—Rome’s only catacombs with a still-standing underground basilica.
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Hear untold stories from your guide as you uncover stunning frescoes like ‘Daniel with the lions’ and 'Noah’s Ark,' plus the shift from pagan to Christian burials.
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Descend 30 meters to explore a rare semi-underground basilica, built to honor the martyrs Nereus and Achilleus.
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Take your adventure up a notch with a visit to the eerie Capuchin Crypt—where skulls and bones form haunting art—plus smooth open-bus transfers between sites.
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Guided tour of Domitilla Catacombs with skip-the-line entry
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Expert English, Italian, German, or Spanish-speaking guide
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Capuchin Crypt entry with audio guide and transfers (as per option selected)
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Hotel pick up and drop off
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Food & beverages
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You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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What our guests say
Vuillaume
Mar, 2025Verified booking
Another facet of Rome's history, very well explained by our French-speaking guide.
Laurent
Dec, 2024Verified booking
Robyn
Oct, 2024Verified booking
A quick tour, just enough time spent under ground in the creepy catacombs!Ulf
Oct, 2024Verified booking
Luis
Jul, 2024Verified booking
Descend into ancient underground Rome
Your journey begins at the Catacombs of Domitilla, one of Rome’s oldest and largest underground cemeteries. With over 17 km of tunnels, this sacred burial ground dates back to the 2nd century AD. Walk through the dimly lit passageways as your expert guide reveals the history of early Christian burials, hidden tombs, and secret symbols.
Discover an underground Basilica
Unlike any other catacombs in Rome, Domitilla features a subterranean basilica dedicated to Saints Nereus and Achilleus. Stand in awe of its ancient frescoes, some of which date back to the 4th century, depicting biblical scenes and Christian martyrs.
A peek into Rome’s religious past
Your guide will unravel stories of persecution, faith, and survival, explaining how these catacombs became sacred pilgrimage sites during the Middle Ages. As you explore, you’ll see the transition from pagan burial traditions to Christian iconography, bringing history to life beneath the Eternal City.
What to bring
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Comfortable walking shoes (uneven surfaces inside the catacombs)
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Light jacket (temperatures underground are cooler)
What's not allowed
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Photography & filming inside the catacombs and Capuchin Crypt
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Large bags or backpacks
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Smoking, food, and drinks inside the monuments
Accessibility
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Not wheelchair or stroller accessible
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Not recommended for visitors with claustrophobia, mobility issues, or respiratory conditions
Additional information
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Dress code: Knees and shoulders must be covered inside religious sites.
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This is a walking tour with stairs and uneven paths, so be prepared for moderate physical activity.
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Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
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Please arrive at the meeting point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.
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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.
Meeting point
- Please check your final voucher for the meeting point details and specific instructions.
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