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Rome Catacombs and Underground Tour 2 hr 30 min

TourTruth score 9.2 out of 10

ExcellentTop 3% in Rome

370 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Rome, Italy
  • 2 hrs 30 min
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Explore Rome’s ancient catacombs and the Basilica of San Clemente with an expert guide and a small group of up to six.

About this tour

Rome’s underground reveals a quieter, more intimate side of the city. On this Rome Catacombs and Underground Tour, explore ancient passageways and tombs with a small group capped at six, accompanied by an expert guide who brings the city’s early Christian history to life.

See artwork that has endured on the catacomb walls since the first millennium, then visit the Basilica of San Clemente and discover another layer of Rome’s past. A private driver takes you between sites, making it easy to focus on the stories, atmosphere, and details along the way. The experience lasts 150 minutes and includes admission to both sites. Photography is not permitted, and visitors must cover their shoulders and knees at places of worship. In rare cases, catacomb rules may require a larger group for the underground visit, though your guide will stay with you and offer commentary when allowed.

Choose this Rome Catacombs and Underground Tour for a close-up look at history beneath the streets, and come ready to uncover a different side of the Eternal City.

Highlights

  • Explore ancient catacombs and their narrow underground passageways
  • Admire early Christian artwork preserved on the walls
  • Visit the Basilica of San Clemente
  • Hear stories of Rome’s early Christian history
  • Travel between sites with a private driver

What's included

Included

  • Semi-private group of up to 6 people
  • Ancient catacomb visit and tickets
  • Expert English-speaking guide
  • Basilica of San Clemente visit and tickets
  • Private driver transfer between sites

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

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Important information

  • Meet your guide in front of the Basilica of San Clemente; look for a LivTours sign
  • Shoulders and knees must be covered to enter places of worship
  • Photography is not allowed at either site
  • Catacomb operating rules may occasionally require joining a larger group led by an official catacomb guide; your guide will remain with you and provide commentary when permitted
  • Public transportation is available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.96 from 370 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

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  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 9.2. Top 3% in Rome means it ranks in the top 3% of tours in Rome by this score.

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