Italy · Archaeology

2-Hour Rome Catacombs Tour with a Private Archaeologist Visit

2 Hours Round trip from Via Salaria Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Rome's catacombs, where the first Christians were buried
  • 02 Visit a private catacomb that is not open to the public
  • 03 Go underground with an archaeologist and learn excavation techniques
  • 04 Discover the reasons behind the construction of underground cemeteries
  • 05 Visit the Crypt of Bones and the Catacombs of Priscilla

Explore the Eternal City's deepest and darkest side on a guided tour through Rome's catacombs. Discover the underground passages where the first Christians were buried, with the rare opportunity to visit a private catacomb not open to the public. Accompanied by an archaeologist, learn about excavation techniques and the reasons behind the construction of these underground cemeteries.

Explore the underground with an archaeologist.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
City Rome
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Private Catacombs Exploration in Rome

  • Meet your tour guide and visit a catacomb that is not open to the public and can only be visited by you.

  • Explore the underground with an archaeologist. Inside the catacomb, learn excavation techniques and the reasons for the construction of underground cemeteries.

  • Visit the Crypt of Bones and the Catacombs of Priscilla.

Catacombs of Priscilla, Crypt of Bones, Rome underground passages

Where this trip takes you

Catacombs of Priscilla, Crypt of Bones, Rome underground passages

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Via Salaria 1 city · 2 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Private catacomb visit

  • Helmet

  • Light and suit

What's Not Included

  • Transfer to the meeting point

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Via Salaria, 430, 00199 Roma RM, Italy
Tour start
Via Salaria, 430, 00199 Roma RM, Italy
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 2 hours finish where they began, in Via Salaria.

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