Descend beneath Rome’s St. Clemens Basilica with Touriks for a semiprivate walk through ancient catacombs and subterranean temples where history leaps from stone walls and frescoed ceilings.
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Difficulty
moderate
Duration
2–3 hours
Fitness Level
Participants should be able to walk moderate distances on uneven surfaces and handle some mild stooping.
Wildlife
History
The catacombs reflect Rome’s religious shift from paganism toward Christianity during the early centuries AD.
Conservation
Touriks prioritizes preserving fragile frescoes and structures by limiting group sizes and restricting flash photography.
Touriks
Descend beneath Rome’s St. Clemens Basilica with Touriks for a semiprivate walk through ancient catacombs and subterranean temples where history leaps from stone walls and frescoed ceilings.
Touriks is a Rome-based tour operator located in Roma, Lazio that specializes in guided cultural and archaeological experiences across the city and Vatican area.
Specializing in in-depth guided visits of St. Peter’s Basilica and St. Peter’s Square, Touriks offers semi-private, private, and small-group formats that include dome climbs, visits to the underground grottoes, and guided exploration of St. Peter’s tomb.
The company also guides visitors through Rome’s subterranean heritage, including Roman Catacombs, the underground temples of San Clemente, and other proto-Christian basilicas. Selected catacombs tours include private transfer options noted in tour descriptions.
Touriks’ program includes a broad range of Rome itineraries: Colosseum underground and arena tours, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill walks, Pantheon and Navona Square visits with access to underground sites, Caracalla Baths and Circus Maximus visits, Trastevere walks with subterranean sites, and guided visits to Castel Sant'Angelo and the Borghese Gallery.
Individual tour descriptions emphasize major artworks and architectural highlights such as Michelangelo’s Pietà, the mosaics of St. Peter’s, and Bernini’s design of St. Peter’s Square. Touriks is featured on The Adventure Collective, where its Rome tours are listed with factual itineraries and booking details.
All tour listings state location, format, and options so travelers can select dome climbs, underground grottoes, transfers, or private and small-group experiences when available.
Location
Roma, Lazio
Based in Rome, Italy
Group Options
Private & Small-Group
Private, semi-private and small-group tours
Featured On
The Adventure Collective
Listed on The Adventure Collective
Highlights
Basilica to Catacombs
Tours from St. Peter’s to undergrounds
Select a St. Peter’s Basilica tour, dome climb, catacombs visit or Colosseum experience and secure a guided Rome itinerary that fits travel style.
Wear comfortable shoes
The tour involves walking through narrow, uneven underground passages—sturdy footwear is key.
Bring a light jacket
Temperatures in the catacombs remain cool year-round; layering helps maintain comfort.
Mind the low ceilings
Some parts of the underground temples have low overheads—stay alert to avoid bumps.
Reserve in advance
Semiprivate tours have limited space, so booking ahead ensures your spot and a personalized experience.
Comfortable walking shoes
Needed to navigate uneven stairs and tunnels safely.
Light jacket or sweater
The underground temperature stays cool and consistent year-round.
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Small backpack
Convenient for carrying water, camera, and personal items during the tour.
Flashlight or phone light
Helpful for enhancing visibility in some dimmer sections of the catacombs.