Rome: Private Underground Rome and Catacombs Tour – Rome, Italy

EXPERIENCE:

Discover what lies beneath the streets of Italy’s capital city on this private tour. In the company of an expert guide, unearth the mysteries of Rome’s subterranean spaces, from labyrinthine catacombs to hidden churches. You’ll also have a private car and driver at your disposal so you can move between the sites in comfort.

First, visit the spooky Catacombs of Santa Domitilla, one of the largest and oldest underground Christian cemeteries in the world. Walk through the twisting tunnels to discover hundreds of thousands of graves, as well as some of the world’s oldest Christian images and the haunting underground church of Santi Nereo ed Achilleo. In the basilica of San Clemente meanwhile, admire astonishing medieval mosaics and some of the most important paintings from the Early Renaissance. 

Next, visit the Roman Houses of Saint John and Paul, which are located beneath a Christian church. Here, enjoy an incredible window into daily life in the ancient city. Discover marvelous decorations where pagan imagery and Christian frescoes coexist in harmony in this fascinating villa complex. On Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons, instead of the Roman Houses, visit the beautiful basilica of Santi Cosma and Damiano, built right into the Temple of Romulus in the ancient Roman.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Visit the largest underground cemetery in the world
Marvel at breathtaking Renaissance masterpieces at an underground basilica
Wander through a sprawling villa complex
Descend into the eerie world of underground Rome
Explore the perfectly preserved Catacombs of Santa Domitilla

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