Rome · CATACOMBS & CRYPTS
The catacombs are working burial grounds outside the old walls and can only be visited with a guide. These 15 set out which sites each visit enters, how long it takes, whether transport is included and what it costs.
Explore Rome’s Capuchin Bone Chapel, ancient catacombs, and San Martino ai Monti with guides, transfers, and skip-the-line entry.
“Well worth doing. The catacombs and churches are quite something, whether interested in history or religion. Lots of information from our guides, helping us understand the reasons for the catacombs, burials, restoration etc.”
Explore Rome’s Capuchin Crypt, Domitilla Catacombs, and San Martino ai Monti with transfers, guides, and skip-the-line entry.
“This was a great tour! We had Katarina and she was enthusiastic and spoke clearly! Took my teenaged kids and it was very interesting. I loved the history.”
Explore Rome’s Catacombs of St. Callixtus with a guide, see the Crypt of the Popes, and learn how early Christians buried their dead.
“It was incredibly informative and reverent to be a part of.”
Explore Rome’s Domitilla Catacombs 16 metres underground with an expert guide, round-trip transfers, luggage storage, and access to an ancient basilica.
“Our tour guide was very educated and had a factual understanding of the historical tombs, the person or persons that passed and the context along with the times in which they lived. I was inspired and informed Thank you”
Explore Rome’s Catacombs with a guide, panoramic bus transfer, and optional Capuchin Crypt or Trevi underground visits.
“The drive Alessandro was great, so passionate about Rome. On our way to the Catacombs he gave us a tour of the sites enroute. The Catacombs were amazing to see, I think you definitely need a tour with transportation as they're off the beaten track and I'd have found them difficult to find.”
Ride Rome’s Appian Way, catacombs, and aqueducts by e-bike on a small-group tour with history, countryside, and 27km of adventure.
“We were delayed by 30 minutes at end of ride due to flat tire. Guide was good but you dint get to see the cattacombs. Rather bland tour.”
Explore Rome’s Capuchin bone crypt, early Christian catacombs, Appian Way, and Aurelian Walls with guides and air-conditioned transport.
“Monika was an amazing guide, she explained the history inna fun and exciting way and took care to answer our questions. The tour was awesome and I can only recommend it!”
Climb St. Peter’s Dome, explore the basilica and Vatican crypts, and skip long waits with an English-speaking guide in a small group.
“Great visit! Captivating and highly knowledgeable guide. We love our experience in the early hours, before the crowds. Thank you!!!”
Review of Rome’s Appian Way e-bike tour, with catacombs, aqueducts, Roman ruins, safety tips, family details, and honest value advice.
“It was the best part of my trip. The aqueduct park is so beautiful. It poured rain and still I loved biking around so much.”
Ride Rome’s Appian Way by full-suspension e-bike, visit catacombs and aqueducts, then enjoy a Roman food stop in the countryside.
“Adriana had a way to make things interesting for my whole family! We considered just renting bikes, but the extra cost of a guide was well worth it. Brava!”
Explore Rome’s Capuchin Crypts with an English-speaking guide, skip-the-line entry, and a small group of up to 10 people.
“The tour was amazing! the guide was very entertaining and very informative. We are glad that we were able to walk back through after the tour ended. Definately recommend”
Review of Rome’s Appian Way, aqueducts, Mausoleum of Cecilia Metella, and catacombs, with practical tips on value, walking, and timing.
“It was a very good tour and the guide was very informative. A very special surprise was to see the last sculpture by the great Bernini of the Crist Bust.”
Ride Rome’s Appian Way, catacombs, aqueducts, and ancient ruins by e-bike on a small-group tour with lunch option.
“The bike tour was really well organized and fun. We got straight into the catacombs. It is a 5 hour bike ride, and you get to see a lot of the local parks and out skirts of the city. Our tour guide Ava was wonderful, very accommodating!”
Walk Rome’s Appian Way, see ancient aqueducts, and enter San Sebastiano or Domitilla catacombs at closing time.
“Very informative, knowledgeable, responsive to questions and our specific interests, and caring. Driver had to negotiate protests to mange route.”
Ride Rome’s Appian Way, catacombs, ancient ruins, and aqueducts by e-bike in a small group with an expert local guide.
“Ali, was our guide! They provided excellent new bicycles by Cannondale. Ali, stopped frequently to explain the landmarks and share the details of his historical knowledge of the various sites we passed. This, so far has been a highlight of our trip! Thanks Team top E bike!!”
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