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Catacombs of Rome guides

Practical, checked guides to visiting the catacombs of Rome: which of the seven open catacombs to choose, how they differ from Paris and Naples, what to wear and expect, who is buried there, the Capuchin Crypt, and a half day on the Appian Way.

Best Catacombs in Rome 2026: The 7 Open Ones, Day by DayThe seven catacombs open to visitors, what each one is known for, where it sits and when it is closed.Read the guide →Rome vs Paris Catacombs 2026: Cemeteries or Bone Walls?Bone-lined quarries in Paris, painted cemeteries in Rome, wide halls in Naples: what each visit is like and which one suits you.Read the guide →Visiting Rome's Catacombs 2026: Dress, Cold, Photos, KidsWhat to wear, how cool it is underground, the photo rules, the steps and booking: what to know before you go down.Read the guide →Who Is Buried in Rome's Catacombs 2026: Popes to FamiliesPopes, martyrs and ordinary families: how many were buried, why outside the walls, and why the hiding story is a myth.Read the guide →Capuchin Crypt and Catacombs 2026: Which to See, or BothA friars' bone crypt in the centre or an ancient cemetery outside the walls: how they differ and the tours that pair them.Read the guide →Appian Way Catacombs 2026: A Half Day by Bus, Bike or CartBuses 118, 218 and 660, which catacomb is open on which day, and the golf cart, e-bike and minibus ways to do it.Read the guide →

Tickets

Popular catacomb tours

Booked on GetYourGuide, with free cancellation on every option.

San Callisto Entry & Guided Visit The official ticket About 40 minutesClosed on WednesdaysFree cancellation

San Callisto Entry & Guided Visit
Crypt of the PopesSt CeciliaSite guide

The catacomb's own guided visit, sold by its official online seller: the Crypt of the Popes and the crypt of St Cecilia. You make your own way out to the Appia.

What's included
  • Entry to the Catacombs of San Callisto with the guided visit the site runs for every visitor
  • The Crypt of the Popes, the crypt of St Cecilia and the cubicles of the sacraments
  • Meet at the ticket office at Via Appia Antica 110, ten minutes before your slot
  • Getting there is up to you: bus 118 from Circo Massimo or Colosseo, or bus 218 from San Giovanni
  • About 50 steps down and up, no lift; no photos or strollers; free cancellation up to 24 hours before
LengthAbout 40 minutesClosed on Wednesdays Book this
Catacombs, Appian Way & Aqueducts by Minibus Catacomb + Appian Way 3.5 hoursSmall group, up to 18Free cancellation

Catacombs, Appian Way & Aqueducts by Minibus
Entry includedMinibusAppia on foot

A minibus out past the walls, a walk on the ancient paving, then San Sebastiano or Domitilla near closing time, when the crowds have gone. The aqueducts are an option.

What's included
  • A private air-conditioned minibus from Piramide metro station and back, with an English-speaking guide
  • Entry to the Catacombs of San Sebastiano or Domitilla, depending on the day, with the site's guided visit
  • A walk on a stretch of the Appian Way and the outside of the Mausoleum of Cecilia Metella
  • The Roman aqueducts, with the aqueduct option
  • Shoulders and knees covered; no photos inside; not for wheelchair users; free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Length3.5 hoursSmall group, up to 18 Book this
Capuchin Crypt & Catacombs with Transfers Bones and catacombs 2.5 to 3.5 hoursCoach and guideFree cancellation

Capuchin Crypt & Catacombs with Transfers
Bone chapelsCoachCatacomb entry

The friars' bone chapels under Via Veneto, then a coach out to one of the Roman catacombs for a guided visit. Most options add the hidden basilica of San Martino ai Monti.

What's included
  • Entry to the Capuchin Crypt and Museum, with an audio guide
  • Entry to one of the Roman catacombs with a guided visit (the listing does not name which)
  • The basilica of San Martino ai Monti and its underground rooms, except on the after-hours option
  • An air-conditioned coach and a guide; meet by the Triton fountain in Piazza Barberini
  • No shorts, short skirts or sleeveless tops; no strollers; free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Length2.5 to 3.5 hoursCoach and guide Book this

Book your catacomb visit before the slots fill up

Three and a half hours from Piramide metro: a minibus to the Appia, a walk on the ancient paving and San Sebastiano or Domitilla near closing time, entry included.

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