Rome · ROMAN CATACOMBS & CRYPTS TOURS
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Rome keeps a second city underground. These are the best catacombs and crypts tours: which descend the tunnels along the Appian Way, which visit the bone-lined Capuchin crypt, how long each runs, what it costs, and which are fine for younger travellers.
See the Capuchin Crypt, Roman catacombs, and San Martino ai Monti with skip-the-line entry and transfers for an unforgettable underground Rome route.
“very well organised tour, with two great guides: Silvia and Emiliano.”
Skip-the-line access to Rome’s Capuchin Crypt, Domitilla Catacombs, and San Martino ai Monti with a guided tour and private transfers.
“This tour is a great option for those who aren't renting their own car. We first met and did a little walking to an ossuary before taking a van to the catacombs, which are a bit outside of the city.”
Step into the Catacombs of St. Callixtus with a guided ticket, see the Crypt of the Popes, and learn early Christian burial customs.
“Great information to get a real sense of the history and size of the catacombs”
Guided Roman catacombs tour with transfers and luggage storage, plus frescoes and early Christian sights in Domitilla and Nereus.
“Really interesting. Our guide was very knowledgeable. Very good value for money.”
Rome catacombs tour with panoramic transfer from Piazza Ara Coeli, guided underground walk, and optional crypt add-ons. 2–3 hours.
“Alessandro was a fantastic tour guide. Bit disappointed that I was given a bus ticket to the rest of my tour but overall, lovely experience.”
Ride the Appian Way by e-bike, visit Roman catacombs, and see aqueduct arches up close on a small-group Rome tour.
“This bike tour was one of the highlights of our visit to Rome. Getting to see the aqueducts close up and ride the Appian Way was a important item to check off out list. The e-bikes were comfortable and made the ride very easy, even over a total distance of about 16 miles. Our tour guide took the time to share interesting information at various points along the route and was always attentive to our safety, especially when crossing streets. Overall, it was an enjoyable and well-run experience that we would highly recommend.”
See Rome’s Capuchin Crypt and early Christian catacombs on the Appian Way, with skip-the-line entry and air-conditioned transfers.
“Cool tour guide was very pleasant and helpful and knowledgeable gave us good inside outs info”
Skip the Vatican queues for St. Peter’s Basilica, then climb the dome and visit the papal crypts on a small-group tour.
“Very good and knowledgeable guide called Marco. Amazing sights.”
E-bike the Appian Way and Parco degli Acquedotti, with optional Catacombs plus lunch or aperitivo on CUBE suspension bikes.
“It was great! Really nice to see more of the city and explore more than I would have done without a guide. Can take some getting used to as Rome has crazy drivers! So always listen to your guide keep up. It was a wonderful trip!”
Skip-the-line Capuchin Crypts in Rome with optional audio. See bone chapels and museum in about an hour, small groups.
“really interesting and serene walk around the musem and its artifacts about the Capuchin Priers from start of their origins to modern day. Very humbling experience to walk through the Crypts and see the remains of some of those Priers and contemplate what comes next.tThe audio guide was a good twist, conversational between an older, returning visitor and a younger, educated fellow to pass the information to the listener in a more relaxed, human way”
Ride the Appian Way by e-bike from Rome’s walls to the Aqueducts Park, with optional Catacombs of Rome visit on a small group tour.
“Arina was an excellent guide and kept us feeling safe on the Roman roads. It was a well paced tour with time to see plenty of sights without feeling we were rushing.”
Walk Rome’s ancient Appian Way, stand beneath aqueduct giants, and tour San Sebastiano or Domitilla catacombs on a small-group night-quiet route.
“Very interesting to walk in the footsteps of ancient Romans in all three settings. Guides made this fun and educational.”
E-bike along the Appian Way’s aqueduct ruins, parks, and medieval tombs, with optional catacombs and lunch. Small group, 4–5 hours.
“We had a great day. This is a lot of biking and some of it takes some skill- navigating in traffic, down hill on tight dirt trails, and inavigating huge cobblestones. The stones on the Appian way are bigger than dinner plates with deep crevices between, Sometimes you can ride in the dirt along side but not always. It requires some quick stops and there lots of other bikers on the roads and trails that are not patient! Our guide Ava was very knowledgeable and took care of everyone, even a few that needed minor first aid! The description refers to a box lunch but actually was a delightful simple…”
Walk the Appian Way, see Cecilia Metella and Roman aqueducts, then visit San Sebastiano or Domitilla catacombs at closing time.
“The guide Frederico was amazing! He really made it he history alive for us and entertaining at the same time! Will definitely try them again! Thank you so much!”
Skip the line for San Domitilla catacombs, guided in English. See early Christian art, key tombs, then take a breather on Appian Way.
“Our guide Sean really brought the catacombs to life (not sure if you can do that!) with his stories and humour. He started by giving us the context and history of catacombs in Rome and built up the story through the ages. We had been in catacombs before but this was a much bigger and more complex system. The link between the catacombs and the construction of Rome was fascinating.”
