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Where to Go Under a City: the 15 Best Catacomb Tours Worldwide

42 tours  ·  from $10 a head

Quarries, aqueducts, burial galleries and bricked-up streets, all under somewhere you were walking an hour ago. The 15 below are priced and timed, with a note on stairs, temperature and which ones need a guide to enter at all.

Naples: Catacombs of San Gennaro Entry Ticket & Guided Tour - Starting at Via Capodimonte
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Naples: Catacombs of San Gennaro Entry Ticket & Guided Tour

1.Catacombs of San Gennaro Entry Ticket & Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 7,941 reviews · 45 min · from $15Our pick

Walk beneath Naples through the Catacombs of San Gennaro, where 3rd-century paintings, 5th-century mosaics, underground basilicas, and a historic baptismal font tell the story of early Christianity. English and Italian guides, including Nello, Emmanuel, and Antonia, bring the site to life. Your ticket also includes San Gaudioso and Santa Maria della Sanità.

“How to guide was very good, the catacombs are way bigger then expected. The frescoes where amazing. Highly recommend this tour”

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Rome: Capuchin Crypts and Catacombs Tour with Transfers - Starting at Piazza Barberini
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Rome: Capuchin Crypts and Catacombs Tour with Transfers

2.Capuchin Crypts and Catacombs Tour with Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 6,456 reviews · 2.5 - 3.5 hours · from $60

Travel by air-conditioned coach from Piazza Barberini to Rome’s Capuchin Crypt, an early Christian catacomb, and San Martino ai Monti. You’ll use an audio guide at the crypt, hear lively commentary from guides such as Emiliano, Andrea, Maria, or Cat, and see bones, frescoes, mosaics, and ancient Roman foundations.

“The tour was great. Our guide, Maria, was amazing. Very informative, super nice and she made the whole experience wonderful. Our driver was great. Definitely would do this tour again.”

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The Original Roman Crypts and Catacombs Tour with Transfers - Riding out to the Domitilla Catacombs
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The Original Roman Crypts and Catacombs Tour with Transfers

3.The Original Roman Crypts and Catacombs Tour with Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,896 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $66

Spend about three and a half hours exploring Rome’s eerie underground side. Walk from Piazza Barberini to the Capuchin Crypt, ride by air-conditioned coach to the Domitilla Catacombs, then visit San Martino ai Monti. Guides such as Andrea, Alain, Paula, and Heather have been praised for clear storytelling. Expect narrow tunnels, stairs, no photography, and covered knees and shoulders.

“This was a very enjoyable tour! Our guide, Frederica (Lola), was so lovely and knowledgeable. She was genuinely excited to share her city with us and gave us so much history of the things we saw. The group was a little large, even with two guides.”

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Rome: Catacombs of St. Callixtus Entry Ticket & Guided Tour - Meeting your guide at the Appian Way
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Rome: Catacombs of St. Callixtus Entry Ticket & Guided Tour

4.Catacombs of St. Callixtus Entry Ticket & Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,037 reviews · 30 min · from $16

Visit the Catacombs of St. Callixtus beneath Rome’s Appian Way on a 30-minute guided tour. You’ll see the Crypt of the Popes, the Crypt of St. Cecilia, ancient frescoes, and the Sacraments area while learning about Rome’s early Christian communities. Guides speak English, Italian, French, or German.

“It was incredibly informative and reverent to be a part of.”

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New York Catacombs by Candlelight - Going below the basilica
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New York Catacombs by Candlelight

5.New York Catacombs by Candlelight

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,863 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $38

Meet your guide at Basilica of St. Patrick’s Old Cathedral in Lower Manhattan for a 90-minute tour through the church, cemetery, and only Catholic catacombs in New York City. Guides such as Jimmy Boyle and Leslie add local stories, Catholic history, and architectural detail. The tour ends where it begins.

“Great tour! Lots of information is shared on the trip. Highly recommend this tour in the New York City”

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Full Day Cappadocia Tour( Red Tour + Underground City ) - Ozkonak Underground City and the day’s toughest walking
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Full Day Cappadocia Tour( Red Tour + Underground City )

6.Full Day Cappadocia Tour( Red Tour + Underground City )

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,862 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $18Top rated

Spend 6 to 8 hours exploring Cappadocia with hotel pickup, a licensed guide, and air-conditioned transport. The route includes Göreme Panorama, the Open-Air Museum, Ozkonak Underground City, Pasabag, Avanos, and Pigeon Valley. Guides such as Utku, Zahra, Döne, and Sinan are praised for clear explanations and flexible pacing, though shopping stops can take time.

“Zahra is an amazing, kind, caring and full of energy tour guide! She went above and beyond her duties to help us to find other excursions. She recommended few good restaurants and etc! Our driver, Irfan was very friendly and respectful as well! I recommend them both!”

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Rome: Guided Roman Catacombs Tour with Transfers - Starting at Via Francesco Giambullari 4
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Rome: Guided Roman Catacombs Tour with Transfers

7.Guided Roman Catacombs Tour with Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,830 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $65

Travel from central Rome to the Domitilla Catacombs in a small group, then walk through four underground levels and the 4th-century Basilica of Nereus and Achilleus. Guides such as Francesca, Mario, and Samuele explain early Christian burial customs, frescoes, persecutions, and the shift from pagan Rome to Christianity.

“Our tour guide was very educated and had a factual understanding of the historical tombs, the person or persons that passed and the context along with the times in which they lived. I was inspired and informed Thank you”

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Rome: Catacombs Guided Tour with Transfer - Starting at Piazza Ara Coeli and Touristation
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Rome: Catacombs Guided Tour with Transfer

8.Catacombs Guided Tour with Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,808 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $54

Start at Piazza Ara Coeli, ride a panoramic bus past Rome’s sights, then spend about an hour below ground among ancient Christian tombs. A live guide leads the catacomb visit in several languages. You can add the Trevi District Underground or Capuchin Crypt, but these require separate transfers and careful timing.

“Alessandro was a fantastic guide! Not only do you see the catacombs but you also have the chance to pass by several historic sites on the transport to and from.”

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Rome EBike Tour: Appian Way, Catacombs & Roman Aqueducts - Riding the Appian Way, Rome’s Queen of Roads
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Rome EBike Tour: Appian Way, Catacombs & Roman Aqueducts

9.Rome EBike Tour: Appian Way, Catacombs & Roman Aqueducts

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,766 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $102

Ride a Cannondale e-bike from central Rome to the Appian Way, Roman aqueducts, ancient ruins, and countryside. Choose four or six hours, with the longer tour including a guided catacomb visit. Guides such as Cas, Carmen, Fabio, and Nami are praised for clear directions and strong historical storytelling.

“I highly recomemend this tour. The day was perfect experiencing the Rome countryside and the Catacombs. The EBikes worked brilliantly and I felt safe at all times. Our tour guide Carmen was excellent providing clear directions about where we were going and tellling us all about the history at each stop. From the start to the end, this was the perfect tour.”

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Rome: Catacombs and Capuchin Crypt Guided Tour with Transfer - Inside the five Bone Chapels
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Rome: Catacombs and Capuchin Crypt Guided Tour with Transfer

10.Catacombs and Capuchin Crypt Guided Tour with Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,606 reviews · 2.5 - 3.5 hours · from $41

Meet near Piazza Barberini, visit the bone-decorated Capuchin Crypt, then ride in an air-conditioned vehicle to Rome’s underground catacombs. Guides such as Monica, Fiona, Davide, and Federica bring the history to life. Expect covered shoulders and knees, no photography, and some walking in dim, narrow passages.

“It was a great experience. Monika our guide was exceptional and explained everything in great detail. She was very nice and made the experience great for us and others. Thank You so much.”

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Rome: Appian Way & Aqueducts E-Bike Tour (Catacombs & Food) - Starting out on a CUBE full-suspension e-bike
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Rome: Appian Way & Aqueducts E-Bike Tour (Catacombs & Food)

11.Appian Way & Aqueducts E-Bike Tour (Catacombs & Food)

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,498 reviews · 3.5 - 5 hours · from $88

Leave central Rome behind for a 3.5 to 5-hour e-bike ride along the Appian Way and through the Aqueducts Park. You’ll use a full-suspension CUBE bike, visit the catacombs if selected, and finish with Roman food or an aperitivo. Guides such as Silvia, Iman, Bruno, and Felipe lead in English, French, Italian, or Spanish.

“This is a brilliant tour and was a perfect activity for my teenage son and I. Our guide, Bruno, was very knowledgeable and interesting and really made the history of Ancient Rome come alive. The e-bikes were great fun and made the 15 miles of cycling easy. The catacombs were incredible and the guide there was also brilliant and clearly really loves her job. Lots of these tours don’t include lunch in the price, but this one does, which makes it even better value. I cannot recommend this tour highly enough.”

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Rome: Appian Way, Catacombs, & Roman Aqueducts E-bike Tour - Through the Aurelian Walls and toward the ancient road
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Rome: Appian Way, Catacombs, & Roman Aqueducts E-bike Tour

12.Appian Way, Catacombs, & Roman Aqueducts E-bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,421 reviews · 4 - 6 hours · from $85

Ride 27 km from central Rome to the Appian Way, Catacombs, Aqueducts Park, and Caffarella Valley on a Cannondale e-mountain bike. Choose four hours without the underground visit or six hours with a guided catacomb tour. Guides such as Oscar, Arina, and Agnese have led engaging, careful rides for groups of up to 10.

“Anna was an excellent guide. She explained the safety details well and tried to prepare us for the sections that were in the busy part of the city. The city biking was scary but doable. The majority of the trip was in parks and along the Appian Way. Gorgeous scenery and Anna stopped several times to explain the sites and allow pictures. Excellent trip!”

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From Cairo Alexandria Catacombs, Citadel Day Trip with Lunch - Kom El Shoqafa, Alexandria’s underground surprise
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From Cairo Alexandria Catacombs, Citadel Day Trip with Lunch

13.From Cairo Alexandria Catacombs, Citadel Day Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,312 reviews · 10 hours · from $87

Travel from Cairo to Alexandria with an Egyptologist guide, visiting Kom El Shoqafa Catacombs, Serapeum, Pompey’s Pillar, Kom El-Deka Roman theater, Qaitbay Citadel, and the Library of Alexandria. Guides such as Kholoud, Ayman, Heba, and Manal are praised for vivid storytelling. A seafood lunch by the Mediterranean is included.

“The lady guiding us was the best !! Also mister Rohan !!! Amazing”

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Paris: Catacombs Entry & Seine River Cruise with Audio Guide - What the audio guide adds underground
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Paris: Catacombs Entry & Seine River Cruise with Audio Guide

14.Catacombs Entry & Seine River Cruise with Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,150 reviews · from $135

You’ll enter the Paris Catacombs at a fixed time with a multilingual audio guide, then take a one-hour Bateaux Mouches cruise along the Seine. Expect narrow tunnels, 130 steps down, 112 up, cool temperatures, and a flexible cruise ticket valid for six months. No transportation or live guide is included.

“We didn't end up doing the boat ride, so I can't speak to that but the catacombs were very interesting and completely worthwhile.”

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Malta: Mdina and Rabat Walking Tour with Catacombs - Meeting outside Mdina Gate
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Malta: Mdina and Rabat Walking Tour with Catacombs

15.Malta: Mdina and Rabat Walking Tour with Catacombs

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,126 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $29

Walk through Mdina’s medieval lanes and baroque squares, then cross into Rabat for St. Paul’s Grotto, catacombs, and WWII shelters. A licensed English-speaking guide such as Carmel, Matthew, Mario, or Dylan supplies the historical context, while entrance fees are included. Plan on 2.5 hours of walking and standing, with comfortable shoes, water, and sun protection.

“Matthew was very knowledgeable and interesting. We thoroughly enjoy our tour of Mdina and Rabat.”

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