Underground Rome
The best catacomb tours in Rome
The Catacombs of St. Callixtus and St. Sebastian, the Capuchin Crypt's bone chapels and the Appian Way. Here is the tour or ticket that fits you. We are honest about hearing the guide underground, how little time you get in the tunnels, the dress code and the no-photo rule.
See our 6 picks
The best catacomb tour in Rome for most visitors is the Capuchin Crypt and catacombs tour with transfers, from €49. You can also go on your own: San Sebastiano is guided only, takes 40 to 45 minutes and costs €10 on site. On GetYourGuide, a St. Callixtus or St. Sebastian ticket with a guide starts at €14.
Our 6 picks for Rome’s catacombs
Three tours with transport and the Capuchin Crypt, a walk on the Appian Way and two tickets you reach on your own.
- from €49 per person Our top pick
Bus from Piazza Barberini
Capuchin Crypt and catacombs
2.5–3.5 hours 4.6 (7,559) reviews on GetYourGuide
Capuchin Crypt and catacombs by bus
A 2.5 to 3.5-hour tour by air-conditioned bus from Piazza Barberini. It covers the Capuchin Crypt with an audio guide, a catacomb and the Basilica of San Martino ai Monti. There is no hotel pickup.
Best for A first visit: both sites in one go
Check availability: Capuchin Crypt and catacombs by bus on GetYourGuide -
from €47 per person 2.5–3.5 hours 4.6 (1,956) reviews on GetYourGuide
Catacombs and Capuchin Crypt by private van
A guided tour of the Catacombs of St. Callixtus, St. Sebastian or Domitilla, with private transport from central Rome. Most options add timed entry to the Capuchin Crypt. You drive past the Appian Way.
Best for Smaller groups; an after-hours option
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from €68 per person 3 hours 4.6 (606) reviews on GetYourGuide
St. Callixtus and the Appian Way
A 3-hour guided tour of St. Callixtus, with headsets. You walk part of the Appian Way and see the outside of the Tomb of Cecilia Metella. Groups are up to 30.
Best for Walkers and history fans
Check availability: St. Callixtus and the Appian Way on GetYourGuide - from €45 per person
From Piazza d’Aracoeli
Catacombs with transfer
2–4 hours 4.3 (2,355) reviews on GetYourGuide
Catacombs with transfer, Capuchin Crypt optional
A 40-minute catacomb tour in six languages, with a ride from Piazza d’Aracoeli. You can add the Capuchin Crypt, a golf cart ride or a hop-on bus.
Best for Visitors who want add-ons
Check availability: Catacombs with transfer, Capuchin Crypt optional on GetYourGuide -
from €14 per person 30 minutes 4.6 (3,761) reviews on GetYourGuide
St. Callixtus ticket and guided tour
An entry ticket and a 30-minute guided tour of the Catacombs of St. Callixtus, under the Appian Way. You get there on your own.
Best for Budget, own transport
Check availability: St. Callixtus ticket and guided tour on GetYourGuide - from €14 per person
40–45 min
Catacombs of St. Sebastian
40–45 minutes 4.5 (734) reviews on GetYourGuide
St. Sebastian ticket and guided tour
An entry ticket and a guided tour of the Catacombs of St. Sebastian, for groups of up to 25. No photos inside. Bring a warm layer.
Best for Budget, own transport
Check availability: St. Sebastian ticket and guided tour on GetYourGuide
Rome catacomb tours compared
| Tour | From | Duration | Capuchin Crypt | Who it suits | Why we picked it |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capuchin Crypt and catacombs by bus | €49 per person | 2.5–3.5 hours | Yes, with audio guide | A first visit: both sites in one go | The most-reviewed pick: 4.6 from over 7,500 reviews. |
| Catacombs and Capuchin Crypt by private van | €47 per person | 2.5–3.5 hours | Yes (not on the express option) | Smaller groups; an after-hours option | A guide and private transport, rated 4.6. |
| St. Callixtus and the Appian Way | €68 per person | 3 hours | No | Walkers and history fans | The only pick that walks the Appian Way. |
| Catacombs with transfer, Capuchin Crypt optional | €45 per person | 2–4 hours | Optional add-on | Visitors who want add-ons | The lowest price with transport: from €45. |
| St. Callixtus ticket and guided tour | €14 per person | 30 minutes | No | Budget, own transport | The cheapest way in: from €14. |
| St. Sebastian ticket and guided tour | €14 per person | 40–45 minutes | No | Budget, own transport | From €14, with tours in five languages. |
Capuchin Crypt and catacombs by bus
€49 per person2.5–3.5 hours 4.6 (7,559)
Details
- Capuchin Crypt
- Yes, with audio guide
- Who it suits
- A first visit: both sites in one go
- Why we picked it
- The most-reviewed pick: 4.6 from over 7,500 reviews.
Catacombs and Capuchin Crypt by private van
€47 per person2.5–3.5 hours 4.6 (1,956)
Details
- Capuchin Crypt
- Yes (not on the express option)
- Who it suits
- Smaller groups; an after-hours option
- Why we picked it
- A guide and private transport, rated 4.6.
St. Callixtus and the Appian Way
€68 per person3 hours 4.6 (606)
Details
- Capuchin Crypt
- No
- Who it suits
- Walkers and history fans
- Why we picked it
- The only pick that walks the Appian Way.
Catacombs with transfer, Capuchin Crypt optional
€45 per person2–4 hours 4.3 (2,355)
Details
- Capuchin Crypt
- Optional add-on
- Who it suits
- Visitors who want add-ons
- Why we picked it
- The lowest price with transport: from €45.
St. Callixtus ticket and guided tour
€14 per person30 minutes 4.6 (3,761)
Details
- Capuchin Crypt
- No
- Who it suits
- Budget, own transport
- Why we picked it
- The cheapest way in: from €14.
St. Sebastian ticket and guided tour
€14 per person40–45 minutes 4.5 (734)
Details
- Capuchin Crypt
- No
- Who it suits
- Budget, own transport
- Why we picked it
- From €14, with tours in five languages.
- No pick includes hotel pickup on its standard option. Four include a ride from central Rome: the bus tour from Piazza Barberini, the private van, the Appian Way walk from Via Cavour and the transfer tour from Piazza d’Aracoeli.
- All 6 offer free cancellation.
- Private option: Capuchin Crypt and catacombs by bus; Catacombs and Capuchin Crypt by private van.
- Prices and ratings as shown on GetYourGuide on 25 October 2026. Prices are "from" prices in euros and can change; the booking page shows the live price.
The catacombs at Rome: what they are
The catacombs at Rome are early Christian burial tunnels, about 2,000 years old, says one listing. St. Callixtus and St. Sebastian lie on the Via Appia Antica, the old Appian Way.
Most tours take 2 to 4 hours, but your time underground is much shorter. It is 30 minutes at St. Callixtus on our ticket pick, 40 minutes on the transfer tour and 40 to 45 minutes at San Sebastiano.
You walk narrow, dark passages in a group. To hear the guide, pick a tour with headsets or a small group.
Rome's catacombs of San Callisto
San Callisto (St. Callixtus) is the catacomb most of our picks visit. Its listing calls it the resting place of “an estimated half a million Christians”.
The ticket with a guided tour costs from €14 and lasts 30 minutes. We could not confirm its hours or closed day, because the official site did not load. Check before you go.
The Catacombs of San Sebastiano in Rome
San Sebastiano is open Tuesday to Sunday, 9:15 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. Last entry is 4:45 p.m. It is closed every Monday and for a yearly break, so check the dates.
You can only visit with a guide, for 40 to 45 minutes. Tickets cost €10 on site or €12 online, which includes a €2 fee.
The Catacombs of Priscilla in Rome
Visits to the Catacombs of Priscilla are guided, says its official site. None of our picks goes there, so book on catacombepriscilla.com.
Catacomb tickets in Rome
Official catacomb tickets in Rome start at €10, and the visit includes a guide. On GetYourGuide, a St. Callixtus or St. Sebastian ticket with a guide costs from €14. Tours with transport cost from €45.
Domitilla is open every day except Tuesday, from 9 a.m. to noon and 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
| Catacomb | Official price | How you visit |
|---|---|---|
| San Sebastiano | €10 on site, €12 online | Guided only, 40–45 minutes |
| Domitilla | €10 (€7 reduced) | Guided tour included |
| San Callisto | Not confirmed | Guided tour, 30 minutes on our pick |
The Capuchin Crypt
The Capuchin Crypt is a set of chapels decorated with the bones of 4,000 Capuchin monks, says one listing. It is not next to the catacombs, so the combined tours drive you between the sites.
Shoulders and knees must be covered, say the listings.
Capuchin Crypt tickets
We found no official price to quote. Three picks include the crypt: the bus tour, with an audio guide; the private van, with timed entry except on its express option; and the transfer tour, as an add-on. On that tour, the earliest crypt entry is 2:45 p.m. if you do both on one day.
The Appian Way
The Appian Way (Via Appia Antica) is the old Roman road where St. Callixtus and St. Sebastian lie. The walking tour covers part of it and passes the Tomb of Cecilia Metella. The private van drives past it and the Aurelian Walls.
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Tips for Rome’s catacombs
What to wear
Cover your shoulders and knees: no shorts or sleeveless tops. Listings say you can be refused entry otherwise.
No photos
Photos are not allowed in the catacombs, say two listings.
Hearing the guide
Groups can be up to 25 or 30. Pick a tour with headsets, like the Appian Way walk, or a small group.
Bring a layer
It is cool underground. The St. Sebastian listing says to bring warm clothes.
Not for everyone
The tunnels are narrow and dark. Most listings say they do not suit people with claustrophobia or wheelchair users.
If your plans change
All six picks offer free cancellation. Check the deadline on each listing before you book.
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Sources (9), facts checked on 25 October 2026
- Catacombs of San Sebastiano: tickets and hours
- Catacombs of Domitilla
- Catacombs of Priscilla
- GetYourGuide: Capuchin Crypt and catacombs with transfers
- GetYourGuide: catacombs and Capuchin Crypt with transfer
- GetYourGuide: St. Callixtus and the Appian Way
- GetYourGuide: catacombs with transfer and Capuchin option
- GetYourGuide: St. Callixtus ticket and guided tour
- GetYourGuide: St. Sebastian ticket and guided tour
Written by the Things to Do in Rome editorial team.