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Rome · CATACOMBS & UNDERGROUND TOURS

Rome Underground: The 15 Best Catacomb & Crypt Tours

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Below the streets is a second Rome of tombs, tunnels and stacked centuries. These are the best underground tours: the catacombs of the Appian Way, the bone crypts, the layers beneath San Clemente and the Colosseum’s own hypogeum, with prices, durations and how far ahead each needs booking.

Colosseum: Underground and Ancient Rome Tour

Colosseum: Underground and Ancient Rome Tour - Meeting Point at Via dei Fori Imperiali: Plan for a Tight 3 Hours

1.Colosseum: Underground and Ancient Rome Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 12,691 reviews · 3 hours · from $160Our pick

3-hour guided Colosseum tour with Forum, Palatine Hill, Underground access, and arena floor. Hear stories with headsets.

“Loved learning about the history of the Roman Forum, Palentine Hill and the Colleseum. An amazing job has been done restoring the Collaseum to compliment the explanations being given by the hide allowing an immersive experience of what it would have been like in the times of the arena shows. Excellent knowledge and explanations by local guides.”

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Rome: Crypts and Catacombs Underground Tour with Transfers

Rome: Crypts and Catacombs Underground Tour with Transfers - Capuchin Crypt: Bone Chapel Atmosphere and the Museum Details That Matter

Rome: Colosseum Underground Small Group Guided Tour

Rome: Colosseum Underground Small Group Guided Tour - Meeting at Via dei Fori Imperiali, and why timing matters

Rome: St. Peter’s Basilica, Dome Climb, and Underground Tour

Rome: St. Peter's Basilica, Dome Climb, and Underground Tour - Dress code and security: the practical stuff that affects your day

4.St. Peter’s Basilica, Dome Climb, and Underground Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,404 reviews · 1.5 - 2.5 hours · from $38

Guided visit to St. Peter’s Basilica, the underground Vatican Grottoes, and an optional Dome climb for Rome views, with headsets and pros.

“We had heard you could visit St Peter's Basilica free but it required long lines for security and we wanted to avoid this as well as have someone share some details of the Basilica with us. Frederico was our guide and he was amazing. From the start, he was the best. He helped us get through the security line quickly without a long wait, he even helped others, not part of our group, to navigate the process. The information he shared about the Basilica was told with passion and a board spectrum of knowledge. He brought aspects of the tour to life with his explanations and descriptions. We learned quite…”

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Rome: Trevi Fountain and Underground Guided Tour

Rome: Trevi Fountain and Underground Guided Tour - Meeting at Piazza di Trevi: Find the TOURIKS sign

Rome: Catacombs and Capuchin Crypt Guided Tour with Transfer

Rome: Catacombs and Capuchin Crypt Guided Tour with Transfer - The Catacombs of St. Callixtus, Underground Rooms and Painted Tombs

7.Catacombs and Capuchin Crypt Guided Tour with Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,606 reviews · 2.5 - 3.5 hours · from $41

See Capuchin Crypt bones and St. Callixtus catacombs on the Appian Way, with skip-the-line entry and air-conditioned Rome transfers.

“Totally worth booking this trip. I was in total awe of the Capuchin Crypt and Catacombs. I think they are both equally worth seeing and learning about. Monica, our guide, was amazing. She is very knowledgeable, personable, and entertaining. I highly recommend this tour to anyone! No regrets even if it rained heavily on our day tour but still memorable.”

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St. Peter’s Basilica Priority Access Tour with Dome & Crypt

St. Peter’s Basilica Priority Access Tour with Dome & Crypt - Meeting at Caffè Leonina, then past the crowd surge

Rome: Capuchin Crypts Skip-the-Line Ticket and Tour

Rome: Capuchin Crypts Skip-the-Line Ticket and Tour - Your 50- to 60-minute plan, and why the small group matters

9.Capuchin Crypts Skip-the-Line Ticket and Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,162 reviews · from $44

Skip the line for a small-group English tour of Rome’s Capuchin Crypt, with bone chapels and guided meaning in about an hour.

“The tour was great and the guide was very knowledgable on the messages and symbols of the bones. We thought it would be very eery inside but it was an interesting experience.”

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Rome: Colosseum Underground and Arena Tour

Rome: Colosseum Underground and Arena Tour - Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, the setup that makes the Colosseum click

10.Colosseum Underground and Arena Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,002 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $94

VIP Colosseum underground and arena floor tour with a small group, headsets, and Roman Forum and Palatine stops in 2.5 hours.

“We had the most amazing tour. Our guide was incredible and her knowledge and love for the city really shined. Would have loved more time!”

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Rome: Colosseum Tour with Underground and Arena Floor Access

Rome: Colosseum Tour with Underground and Arena Floor Access - Entering the Colosseum: skip-the-line plus restricted areas

Catacombs Tour with Transfer – Optional Capuchin Crypt or Trevi

Catacombs Tour with Transfer – Optional Capuchin Crypt or Trevi - Touristation Aracoeli: your “pre-show” before the Catacombs

12.Catacombs Tour with Transfer – Optional Capuchin Crypt or Trevi

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 694 reviews · 2 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $54

VIP catacombs tour with return transfer, skip-the-line entry, and optional Capuchin Crypt or Trevi underground add-ons.

“The tour was very hurried and very average. It was clear that it was the last tour of the day and she wanted to be done. The commentary was canned and delivered without enthusiasm. And when it as over we sat in the parking lot for 30 minutes before the bus came.”

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Rome: Appian Way & Catacomb Sunset E-bike Tour with Aperitif

Rome: Appian Way & Catacomb Sunset E-bike Tour with Aperitif - Meeting at Ristretto 35 Bistrot, then onto the e-bike

13.Appian Way & Catacomb Sunset E-bike Tour with Aperitif

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 682 reviews · from $89

Ride e-bikes through Rome’s countryside on the Appian Way to St. Callixtus Catacombs and sunset aqueduct views, with aperitif snacks.

“Absolutely fantastic tour. Our guide Catia was so kind , patient, knowledgeable. We had a lovely group of folks on our tour. Food and wine was delicious!! I highly recommend this tour!!”

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Rome Catacomb & Appian Way Small-Group Tour by Golf Cart

Rome Catacomb & Appian Way Small-Group Tour by Golf Cart - Meeting At Via Urbana, 40, Then Rolling Toward the Appian Way

14.Rome Catacomb & Appian Way Small-Group Tour by Golf Cart

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 681 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $107Top rated

Cruise Rome by golf cart to the Appian Way and catacombs. Small-group, English guide, tickets and headsets included for a 3-hour mix.

“We took the Rome Catacomb and Appian Way Small-Group Tour by Golf Cart with Wheel Tours and it was absolutely fantastic! Our guide, Arvin, was friendly, knowledgeable, funny and incredibly accommodating. He made the tour both entertaining and informative, sharing fascinating stories and history along the way. Arvin went above and beyond…even dropping us off at a location that was more convenient for us than the original meeting point, which was so helpful and appreciated. The Wheel Tours front office staff were also excellent…friendly, helpful and eager to ensure everything went smoothly and our needs were met. Highly recommend this tour and especially Arvin! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

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Rome Catacombs & Capuchin Crypts VIP Group Tour with Transfers

Rome Catacombs & Capuchin Crypts VIP Group Tour with Transfers - Capuchin Crypts VIP access: the bone chapels and what to notice

15.Rome Catacombs & Capuchin Crypts VIP Group Tour with Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 652 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $13Best value

VIP tour of Rome Catacombs and Capuchin Crypts with skip-the-line entry, air-conditioned transfers, Via Appia views, and Mouth of Truth.

“Amazing ! I thought visiting the crypts in the Capuchin would be creepy but seeing how those skulls and bones turned into art is remarkable. Our tour guide Davide did a great job . While walking us through and even in our service cars he kept us informed on the history of various places and gave us advice which other places we can check out to maximize our time .”

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