How much are Roman catacombs tickets?

The papal tombs beneath St Peter’s Basilica are the cheapest way underground in Rome, from €12 with a pre-reserved entry ticket or €19 on a guided tour that adds the dome climb. Entry to the Appian Way catacombs is inexpensive on its own, but tours out there are priced mostly on the guide and the transport.

What is the best Roman catacombs tour?

For most visitors, the St Peter’s Basilica, Dome Climb & Papal Tombs tour, rated 4.5 stars by 3,444 travellers, from €19. It covers the Vatican Grottoes and the tombs of St Peter with a guide. The pre-reserved St Peter’s Basilica ticket, rated 4.3 by 1,150 travellers, does the same site from €12 without a guide.

Can you visit the Rome catacombs without a guide?

Not on the Appian Way. San Callisto, San Sebastiano and Domitilla admit visitors only in guided groups led by an official site guide. The papal tombs under St Peter’s Basilica can be visited on a self-guided pre-reserved ticket from €12.

Roman Catacombs Tickets and Tours

Three different sites get sold as a Rome catacombs tour: the early Christian burial tunnels on the Appian Way, the papal tombs beneath St Peter’s Basilica, and the Capuchin bone crypt on Via Veneto. Below are the underground Rome tickets we rank, all bookable through GetYourGuide with instant confirmation and free cancellation on most options. If you specifically want the Appian Way tunnels, our catacombs guide explains what to look for.

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Roman Catacombs tickets and tours, ranked

St. Peter’s Basilica Pre-reserved Ticket, Pope Catacombs, Rome

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St Peter's Basilica Pre-reserved Ticket

Enjoy the access to St. Peter’s Basilica with pre-reserved ticket. Enter the heart of Vatican City and admire its…

St Peter's Basilica, Dome Climb & Papal Tombs

Explore St. Peter’s Basilica on a guided tour. Admire Michelangelo’s *Pietà* and visit the Vatican Grottoes and the…

St Peter's Basilica, Dome Climb & Underground

Discover the St. Peter’s Basilica on a guided walking tour. Visit the Dome and soak up panoramic views of Rome, then…

Trevi Fountain + Subterranean Aqueducts Tour

Discover the Trevi Fountain like never before with our guided tour, exploring its stunning perimeter and hidden…

Colosseum Arena, Forum & Hill Tour

Explore the Colosseum Arena, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill on a guided tour. Includes stories of gladiators, ancient…

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