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Catacombs of Domitilla Tickets and Tours
Take a deep dive and learn the secrets of Rome’s largest catacombs, including optional transfers.
- Jump the long queues at the Catacombs of St. Callixtus, the final resting place of early Christians and popes.
- Learn from your guide why this sacred underground site, once home to 16 popes, is called the “Little Vatican” and more interesting facts.
- The catacombs are located outside the city center—opt for round-trip transfers for a seamless journey from Rome’s historic core.
- Extend your tour with transfer and access to the Capuchin Crypt, the famed “Bone Chapel,” where monk’s skeletons create intricate artistic displays.
Take a deep dive and learn the secrets of Rome’s largest catacombs, including optional transfers.
- Jump the long queues at the Catacombs of St. Callixtus, the final resting place of early Christians and popes.
- Learn from your guide why this sacred underground site, once home to 16 popes, is called the “Little Vatican” and more interesting facts.
- The catacombs are located outside the city center—opt for round-trip transfers for a seamless journey from Rome’s historic core.
- Extend your tour with transfer and access to the Capuchin Crypt, the famed “Bone Chapel,” where monk’s skeletons create intricate artistic displays.
Inclusions
- Guided tour of Callixtus Catacombs with skip-the-line entry
- Expert English, Italian, German, or Spanish-speaking guide
- Round-trip transfers to the Catacombs (as per option selected)
- Capuchin Crypt access with audio guide and transfers (as per option selected)
Exclusions
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Food & beverages
- Arrive at least 15 minutes prior to your picked slot.
- There are 50 irregular steps to descend and ascend, with no seating area or elevator.
- Note that tours are not wheelchair accessible.
- There is a strict dress code to follow. Knees and shoulders must be covered due to religious sites.
- Photography and videography is prohibited inside the catacombs.
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
See the remains of 4,000 friars with fast-track entry and audio guide, or upgrade for transfers and guided catacombs tour.
- Skip the wait at long ticketing lines and walk straight into the chilling Capuchin Crypt at your chosen time slot.
- See the infamous bone-chilling artwork made of skulls and skeletons while learning about its history and symbolism with your audio guide.
- Level up your adventure with a combo guided tour of the Catacombs—Domitilla (except Tuesdays) or St. Callixtus (Tuesdays only)—with convenient one-way open-bus transfers to each site.
- Go all-in with a full package that includes the Catacombs, Capuchin Crypt, and San Nicola Basilica—plus round-trip AC coach transfers to and from central Rome for a seamless experience.
See the remains of 4,000 friars with fast-track entry and audio guide, or upgrade for transfers and guided catacombs tour.
- Skip the wait at long ticketing lines and walk straight into the chilling Capuchin Crypt at your chosen time slot.
- See the infamous bone-chilling artwork made of skulls and skeletons while learning about its history and symbolism with your audio guide.
- Level up your adventure with a combo guided tour of the Catacombs—Domitilla (except Tuesdays) or St. Callixtus (Tuesdays only)—with convenient one-way open-bus transfers to each site.
- Go all-in with a full package that includes the Catacombs, Capuchin Crypt, and San Nicola Basilica—plus round-trip AC coach transfers to and from central Rome for a seamless experience.
Inclusions
- Entry tickets to Museum & Crypt of the Capuchin Friars
- Audio guide
- Guided tour of the Domitilla Catacombs (except on Tuesdays) or St. Callixtus Catacombs (Tuesdays only) with one-way transfers (as per option selected)
- Guided tour of Christian Catacombs and Basilica of San Nicola with round-trip transfers(as per option selected)
- Arrive atleast 15 minutes prior to your picked slot.
- Minors are advised to enter the crypt only when accompanied by an adult.
- Children up to 6, visitors with disabilities (plus one companion), Capuchin friars, and national tourist guides enter for free.
- Note that tours are not wheelchair accessible.
- Photography and videography are prohibited inside the Catacombs.
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Fast-track your way into Rome’s second-largest catacombs led by an expert—upgrade for comfy transfers.
- Ditch the ticket lines and dive into Domitilla’s 17km tunnels on a guided tour—Rome’s only catacombs with a still-standing underground basilica.
- Learn lesser-known details about the decorative arches, Biblical frescoes such as ‘Daniel with the lions’ and 'Noah's ark', and pagan-to-Christian burial shifts from your local guide.
- 30 meters down, find a semi-underground basilica unique to the Catacombs of Domitilla, dedicated to martyrs Nereus and Achileus!
- Elevate your tour with a visit to the Capuchin Crypt, where skulls and bones form chilling artwork, and scenic open-bus one-way transfers to the sites.
Fast-track your way into Rome’s second-largest catacombs led by an expert—upgrade for comfy transfers.
- Ditch the ticket lines and dive into Domitilla’s 17km tunnels on a guided tour—Rome’s only catacombs with a still-standing underground basilica.
- Learn lesser-known details about the decorative arches, Biblical frescoes such as ‘Daniel with the lions’ and 'Noah's ark', and pagan-to-Christian burial shifts from your local guide.
- 30 meters down, find a semi-underground basilica unique to the Catacombs of Domitilla, dedicated to martyrs Nereus and Achileus!
- Elevate your tour with a visit to the Capuchin Crypt, where skulls and bones form chilling artwork, and scenic open-bus one-way transfers to the sites.
Inclusions
- Guided tour of Domitilla Catacombs with skip-the-line entry
- Expert English, Italian, German, or Spanish-speaking guide
- Capuchin Crypt entry with audio guide and transfers (as per option selected)
Exclusions
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Food & beverages
- Arrive atleast 15 minutes prior to your picked slot.
- There are several irregular steps to descend and ascend, with no seating area or elevator.
- There is a strict dress code to follow. Knees and shoulders must be covered due to religious sites.
- Photography and videography is prohibited inside the catacombs.
- If you have opted for the combo tour with Capuchin crypt, note that while Domitilla Catacombs are not available on Tuesdays, when the tour visits St. Callixtus Catacombs instead. Also the transfers would be till Capuchin Crypt only.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Discover Rome’s somber past, exploring its second-largest catacombs featuring an underground basilica.
- Enjoy priority access to the Catacombs of Domitilla and explore this vast underground world with an expert guide.
- Hear all about early Christian burial practices and their significance from expert guides in your chosen language.
- 30 meters down, find a semi-underground basilica unique to the Catacombs of Domitilla, dedicated to martyrs Nereus and Achileus.
Discover Rome’s somber past, exploring its second-largest catacombs featuring an underground basilica.
- Enjoy priority access to the Catacombs of Domitilla and explore this vast underground world with an expert guide.
- Hear all about early Christian burial practices and their significance from expert guides in your chosen language.
- 30 meters down, find a semi-underground basilica unique to the Catacombs of Domitilla, dedicated to martyrs Nereus and Achileus.
Inclusions
- Guided tour of Domitilla Catacombs with entry
- Expert English, Italian, German, or Spanish-speaking guide
Exclusions
- Round-trip transfers from Rome
- Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your chosen slot, as latecomers would not be accommodated.
- This experience is not wheelchair accessible, and not recommended for those with claustrophobia or serious mobility issues.
- There are several irregular steps to descend and ascend, with no seating area or elevator.
- Strict dress code: Clothing that covers the knees and shoulders.
- Photography and videography is prohibited inside the catacombs.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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Catacombs of Domitilla | Quick facts
- Colossal tombs: One of the oldest and largest Christian burial sites in Rome, its tunnels stretch 17 kilometers and reach a depth of about 30 meters.
- Historical significance: These catacombs were built in the 2nd century AD and named after the aristocrat and Christian sympathizer Flavia Domitilla, granddaughter of the emperor Vespasian (commissioner of the Colosseum).
- Art and architecture: Look for Biblical carvings and paintings, such as the famous 2nd-century ‘Last Supper’ or ‘Good Shepherd’ frescoes.
- Current use: Popular site for pilgrimage and historical tourism.
- Accessibility: No
- Key features: Underground basilica, a vast network of loculi (niches for bodies), cubicles (family tombs), and arcosolia (grander rooms).
Where are the Catacombs of Domitilla located?
Address: Via delle Sette Chiese, 282, 00147 Roma RM, Italy
The Domitilla Catacombs are located on the Via delle Sette Chiese, just south of the ancient Appian Way.
By bus: Take bus line 716 departing from Piazza Venezia. Get off at Piazza Odescalchi/Bompiani, then take a 3-minute walk towards the left side of the road to arrive at the entrance.
By metro: Take the metro to Garbatella station and walk approximately 30 minutes to the catacombs.
Roman catacombs location & directionsWhat’s inside the Domitilla Catacombs?
Underground Basilica
The catacombs feature a unique semi-underground basilica dedicated to Saints Nereus and Achilleus, as well as Saint Petronilla. This basilica, constructed in the fourth century, includes three naves separated by columns and a main altar adorned with a rare depiction of the beheading of Achilleus.
Flavian Hypogeum
This area is one of the oldest parts of the catacombs, dating back to the end of the second century AD. It contains significant sarcophagi belonging to important members of the Flavian family.
Christian symbolism
Inside, you’ll find representations of biblical scenes such as Noah's Ark, Daniel in the lion's den, and various depictions of Jesus with his apostles. There are also non-biblical images reflecting pagan beliefs, such as seasonal personifications.
Frescoes
The walls of the catacombs are adorned with various frescoes that reflect early Christian iconography. Notable artworks include:
- The Cubicle of Ampliato, which contains pagan paintings and a fresco depicting Christ the Good Shepherd.
- A section known as "the Madonna," featuring frescoes from the third and fourth centuries, including an Epiphany scene with the four Magi approaching the Virgin and Child.
Tomb Types
The catacombs consist of various types of tombs, including:
- Niches: Small recesses in the walls for individual burials.
- Arcosolia: Larger tombs with arched tops that often housed multiple remains.
- Cubicles: Small rooms used for burial, some decorated with frescoes.
Frequently asked questions about Domitilla Catacombs tickets
Can you visit the Catacombs of Domitilla without a guide?
No, entry to the Catacombs of Domitilla is only allowed through guided tours. This helps preserve the fragile architecture and provide the best context on the complex history encased within its tunnels.
Are there any age restrictions for visitors, or is it suitable for children?
While there is no age restriction for visiting, the underground passages may not be suitable for very young children or those with mobility issues due to their narrow and dimly lit nature. Children up to 6 years old can enter for free.
What should visitors with claustrophobia or mobility issues consider before visiting?
People with claustrophobia may find the long, dark, and narrow tunnels uncomfortable. Those with mobility issues should be aware that the site involves steep steps and uneven surfaces, making it challenging to navigate.
Which other catacombs or nearby sites can be visited in combination with Domitilla?
You can customize your guided tour with transfers to also visit San Nicola in Carcere, and access the Capuchin Crypt!
Is there a dress code to visit the Catacombs of Domitilla?
Since this is a space of religious and cultural significance, visitors are required to dress modestly. Clothing that covers the knees and shoulders is the way to go.
