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Descend into Rome’s catacombs & San Clement's undergrounds with transfer

Rome, Via delle Sette Chiese 282

Duration

3 hours

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours before the tour

Offered in

English, Italian, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese

Tour Size Options

Private, Small-group
from

€119 / guest

Private from €439

what you'll experience

  • Step into 2,000 years of Rome

    Descend through San Clemente’s layers, from the 12th-century basilica to a 4th-century church and down into a 1st-century Roman house. Feel the city’s buried past rise around you - tangible and alive.

  • Discover the secret shrine of Mithras

    Slip into the shadowy Mithraeum, where carved stone, cool shadows, and the hush of running water carry you far from the streets above. Mysterious and intimate, it’s a rare peek into ancient Rome’s secret rites.

  • Wander through the Catacombs of Domitilla

    Follow twisting tunnels lined with tombs, inscriptions, and early Christian frescoes. Each step echoes centuries of devotion and human stories, turning the underground into a world that feels both distant and startlingly close.

  • See faith take shape in ancient art 

    Lean closer to frescoes and carved symbols that reveal how early Christians imagined faith, death, and what comes after. Tiny brushstrokes and vibrant colours turn ancient belief into a story you can almost step inside.

  • Move seamlessly between Rome's hidden layers

    Ride from San Clemente to the Catacombs of Domitilla in comfort, moving effortlessly between centuries and leaving with the feeling of having uncovered Rome’s hidden history in plain sight.

itinerary

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  • Starting location

    Via Francesco Giambullari 4. Meet us here 5 minutes before the tour starts.

  • 1
    Basilica of San Clemente al Laterano

    75 minutes guided deep-dive. Descend through churches, Roman houses, and a hidden Mithraeum.

  • 2
    Catacombs of Domitilla

    75 minutes guided deep-dive. Explore tombs, tunnels, and early Christian frescoes.

  • Finish at

    Your tour ends back at the meeting point.

how it unfolds

Meet your guide 
Your guide will be waiting for you at the meeting point before travelling together to the first site.

Begin at San Clemente
Descend through its layers, from the basilica above to the early Christian church below and the Roman house and Mithraeum beneath it. Discover how one site reveals centuries of Rome in a single descent.

Descend into the Catacombs of Domitilla
Then head to the catacombs, where tunnels, tombs, and early Christian frescoes and reveal burial rites, symbols, and one of Rome’s oldest underground cemeteries.

Please note
Depending on the day’s schedule, the order of the visit may vary.

>Choose your tour style
This experience is available as a small-group tour (limited to 10 guests) or a private tour.

 

what's included

  • Expert live guide

  • Headsets to hear the guide clearly

  • Entry fees to the Catacombs of Domitilla

  • Entry fees to the undergrounds of the Basilica of San Clemente

  • Round-trip transportation from central Rome

  • Luggage deposit for the duration of the tour

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from

€119

Private from €439