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Rome: Catacombs Underground & Colosseum Small Group Tour
About This Tour
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.
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
✓ 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)
✗ Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
Itinerary
1
Relax with comfortable round-trip transportation between the city center and the Catacombs.
2
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
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
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
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.
Good to Know
- 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
- 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.
- Catacombs Headset: A disposable headset will be provided for the Catacombs audio guide.
- Luggage: You can leave your luggage at our office to make your trip more comfortable and hassle-free.
- Transportation: The transfer is provided with air conditioning for your comfort.
- Full Names: Please provide your full names exactly as they appear on your ID/passport, as this information is required to issue the tickets according to the sites’ restrictions.