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Small-Group Tour of Roman Catacombs & St. Clement's Undergrounds

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Rome, Italy
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3 hours (approx.)
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Overview

Explore a surprising lesser-known gem in the city center before jumping outside the city walls to the mazy Roman Catacombs. Go deep underground in a dark world of secret cults and ancient wall paintings with a small-group guided tour.

Visit 2 contrasting underground sights with an expert guide. Discover the place of a hidden cult 14 meters below St. Clement’s Basilica and descend into the twisty tunnels of the Catacombs of Domitilla.

What's Included

  • Luggage deposit in our office for the duration of the tour
  • Full on-site assistance
  • All entrance and transport fees
  • Hotel Pick-up and drop-off
  • Optional gratuities
  • Food and drinks
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Via Francesco Giambullari
4, 00184 Roma RM, Italy

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Basilica of San Clemente

Meet your guide at the meeting point and then venture deep underground the Basilica of San Clemente, below its foundations into a mystical world of ancient cults and legends. Journey through several layers of history and earth, down to 14 meters below ground. Live the excitement of gradually exploring the later structures built on top of it on your way up to the surface.Go back in time down to the deepest point and discover the best-preserved Mithraic temple of the city. Find out about the pagan faith of Ancient Romans before Christianity and be intrigued by its sectarian and esoteric flavour. Touch the waters of an underground river before going higher into the remains of the 4th Century Basilica, built on top of the martyr’s house and below the actual one. Walk along its imposing walls and be fascinated by the ancient frescoes while learning about the scenes and the lives of the martyrs they portray.
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1 hour 15 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Appian Way (Via Appia Antica)

Get onboard a comfortable air-conditioned minivan and travel along the Ancient Appian Way to the largest Catacombs in Rome. The round trip takes approx. 30 minutes.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Catacombe Di Domitilla

Visit the otherworldly crypts of Domitilla. Descend 16 meters below the surface and explore the accessible part of its vast labyrinth of underground burial chambers and galleries.Be captivated by the ancient wall-paintings of mythological and biblical figures and revive the shift of faith from paganism to Christianity. Feel the power of prohibited belief and learn about early martyrs and persecutions. Complete your underworld experience in the 4th-century subterranean basilica.
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1 hour 15 minutes Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for people with claustrophobia
  • An appropriate dress-code is required in order to enter the churches: knees and shoulders should be covered
  • This tour is subject to weather conditions and/or liturgic-calendar events. If canceled you will be given the option of an alternative date or a full refund
  • This tour will have a maximum of 10 participants

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Small-Group Tour of Roman Catacombs & St. Clement’s Undergrounds?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

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  • Luggage deposit in our office for the duration of the tour
  • Full on-site assistance
  • All entrance and transport fees
  • Sterilised headsets to hear the guide clearly
  • Live professional guide
  • Hotel Pick-up and drop-off
  • Optional gratuities
  • Food and drinks

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for people with claustrophobia
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • An appropriate dress-code is required in order to enter the churches: knees and shoulders should be covered
  • This tour is subject to weather conditions and/or liturgic-calendar events. If canceled you will be given the option of an alternative date or a full refund
  • This tour will have a maximum of 10 participants
  • You will need to be at the meeting point 5 minutes before the starting time
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

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