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Rome Catacombs and Villa d'Este Private Tour

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  • Rome, Italy
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Explore Rome’s ancient catacombs and Villa d’Este’s celebrated gardens with private guides and chauffeur-driven transport.

About this tour

Go beneath Rome’s streets to discover ancient tunnels, then step into the fountains and gardens of Villa d’Este in Tivoli. With private guides and chauffeur-driven transportation, this day pairs two remarkable chapters of Italian history in one outing.

At the catacombs, explore passageways carved by hand nearly 2,000 years ago and hear about the beginnings of Christianity. Entry is to one catacomb site open on the day, and visits are organized in groups under Vatican regulations. Then continue to Villa d’Este, a UNESCO-listed masterpiece of Renaissance garden design. Fountains, grottoes, nymphs, and playful water features fill its grounds, which helped inspire gardens across Europe.

A private tour leader, specialist guides at both sites, admission tickets, and pickup and drop-off by private chauffeur are included. Choose your guide language at checkout. Food, drinks, and gratuities are not included. Discover Rome’s underground past and Tivoli’s celebrated gardens on this Rome Catacombs and Villa d’Este Private Tour.

Highlights

  • Explore hand-dug underground tunnels dating back nearly 2,000 years
  • Learn about the early history of Christianity inside the catacombs
  • Admire Villa d’Este’s fountains, grottoes, and Renaissance gardens
  • Travel between Rome and Tivoli with a private chauffeur

What's included

Included

  • Private tour leader; choose a language at checkout
  • Professional guide inside the catacombs
  • Private professional guide at Villa d’Este
  • Catacombs admission ticket for one site open on the tour date
  • Villa d’Este admission ticket
  • Pickup and drop-off with luxury transportation and a private chauffeur

Not included

  • Food and beverages
  • Gratuities

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Important information

  • Infants must sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Infants and small children can ride in a stroller
  • Catacombs entry is organized in groups under Vatican regulations
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  • People with claustrophobia may find the underground visit difficult
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

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