Catacombs of Domitilla Tickets & Tours
At a Glance
Highlights
- Skip the ticket lines and step straight into Domitilla’s 17km maze: Rome’s only catacombs with a still-standing underground basilica.
- Hear untold stories from your guide as you uncover stunning frescoes like ‘Daniel with the lions’ and 'Noah’s Ark,' plus the shift from pagan to Christian burials.
- Descend 30 meters to explore a rare semi-underground basilica, built to honor the martyrs Nereus and Achilleus.
- Take your adventure up a notch with a visit to the eerie Capuchin Crypt, where skulls and bones form haunting art, along with smooth open-bus transfers between sites.
Tour Details
Descend into Rome’s Catacombs of Domitilla on a guided tour, seeing 17km of ancient underground burial chambers. Getting started Arrive at the Catacombs of Domitilla ticket office and present your ticket at least 10 minutes before your scheduled tour. After a brief introduction from your expert guide, your group will proceed underground to begin the tour. What to expect Catacombs of Domitilla Tickets with Guided Tour The Catacombs of Domitilla are among Rome’s largest and oldest underground cemeteries, stretching for 16 kilometers beneath the city.
These catacombs offer a rare glimpse into early Christian burial practices and the city’s layered history. Features Extensive underground network: Walk through a labyrinth of tunnels and burial chambers dating back to the 2nd century, preserved beneath Rome’s bustling streets. Early Christian frescoes: View original wall paintings and symbols that reflect the beliefs and artistry of Rome’s early Christian community. Basilica: A rare semi-underground basilica nestled thirty meters below, honoring martyrs Nereus and Achileus amid the catacombs’ winding tunnels.
Historical significance: Learn about the catacombs’ role as a burial site for thousands and their importance in the development of early Christian Rome. Upgrades: Opt for a visit to the 'Bone Chapel' or the Capuchin Crypt, that's lined with the bones of over 4000 Capuchin friars. Get transfers to this site from the catacombs and see with an audio guide.
What's Included
- Guided tour of Domitilla Catacombs with transfers and skip-the-line entry
- Expert English, Italian, German, Portuguese, or Spanish-speaking guide
- Capuchin Crypt entry with audio guide and transfers (as per option selected)
Not Included
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Food & beverages
- Guided tour of Capuchin Crypt
Is This Tour Worth It?
This food & wine activity is positively reviewed at 3.9/5 across 43 reviews, running 3 hours from ~$64 per person, with free cancellation available.
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- +Free cancellation
- +3 items included
- +Booked through Headout
