LivTours Rome Catacombs for Kids is the perfect tour to keep your whole family happy! Join your private family-friendly guide as you journey through centuries of burial rituals and archaeological wonders. LivTours has made this a kid-centric tour allowing your kids to learn while having fun. Your little adventurers will feel like archeologists with a colorful activity booklet in hand as your private guide takes you on an exploration through some of the most fascinating sites in Rome!
On this family-friendly tour, LivTours invites everyone in your family to channel their inner Indiana Jones. Your kids will answer questions and discover hidden secrets throughout the tour keeping the continuously engaged and having fun. Your kids will quickly pick up on how to follow your private guide’s clues so they can solve their booklet questions from above and below ground level.
An excellent way to learn about ancient history, this tour explores ancient Christian burial grounds by visiting two different holy sites. LivTours gets family travel and your tour starts at your hotel where your guide and driver will meet you, making it easy and enjoyable for everyone in your family!
Your LivTours Rome Catacombs for Kids tour begins right in your hotel lobby where you will meet your private LivTours guide and a climate-controlled car to take you to the entrance to the ancient Christian burial grounds. The Catacombs of Rome are entered by walking down dark tunnels and passageways, setting the tone for the tour. You will learn about the intriguing customs of the persecuted Christians in Ancient Rome. Your kids will channel their inner archaeologists as you explore the tunnels and hear entertaining anecdotes from ancient history as well!
Next, it’s on to discover the Capuchin crypt. Your kids will answer questions in their interactive booklet and you will learn more about Christian history in this small but fascinating museum. You will be amazed to see the bone crypts, decorated with nearly eight thousand human bones and all eyes will be on your guide as they explain this truly unusual site!
Towards the end of your tour, each child will need to show their completed booklets to your private tour guide and will receive a final prize for their hard work!
Take time to understand the ancient history of the Eternal City on this off-the-beaten-path family-friendly tour!
This activity booklet is designed for children from ages 5 – 10 years old and is perfect for mixed age families
The interactive children’s booklets are only made in English.
The price includes a private driver between the two sites.
Places of worship have strict dress code requirements for entry. All participants are required to have shoulders and knees covered (no tank tops or short dresses) to enter.
There is no photography allowed inside either of the two sites visited during this tour.
LivTours’ group size of max 6 participants is and always has been based on sustainable travel, and we are proud to be at the forefront of change and innovation in the industry. LivTours is committed to providing travelers with truly sustainable tours with the lowest possible environmental impact, all while supporting the local industries and people of each unique destination. To learn more about how you can actively support sustainable tourism and how LivTours is contributing, click here.
When you book a LivTours Private Tour or Experience, you are guaranteed a dedicated, expert guide that allows you the flexibility to start your tour at a time which is convenient for you, making planning easy. Our private tours ensure that you will get a tailored experience to meet all your needs so we go at your pace, perfect for families with younger children, elderly, or individuals with accessibility needs. Please be advised that all private tours begin at a base price starting at two people*. Prices are inclusive of entry tickets where applicable. *Some Ferrari private experiences are inclusive of one person only.
Make your experience even more unique by upgrading your LivTours experience. Please note: add-ons are non refundable.
One Way Drop-Off Transfer Service
With the one way drop-off service, your driver will pick you up directly from the end of your tour and drive you back to your accommodation. Guarantee stress-free. One way only.
Our daughters (ages 8 and 10) had such a great time! The tour was paced perfectly for kids, with enough mystery, fun, and learning to keep everyone involved. Davide was patient and kind, answering all of their questions and encouraging them to engage with the activity booklet. The Capuchin crypt was spooky but fascinating – it really made history tangible for them. LivTours thought of everything!
- Natalie Fischer
A Tour That Made Our Kids Feel Like Explorers
This tour was a brilliant way to introduce our children to Roman history. Our guide, Giulia, gave just the right mix of facts and fun, and the kids were so proud to answer the questions in their booklets. Walking through the Catacombs felt like an adventure movie! The Capuchin crypt was definitely something we’ll never forget. The reward at the end made it feel like a treasure hunt.
- Martin & Leah Green
Unique and Educational Experience for Our Family
LivTours created an amazing experience for our family! Our 5 and 8-year-olds had a blast on this tour. The activity booklets were perfect for keeping them engaged and focused on learning. Chiara was a wonderful guide and gave us fascinating stories about the Catacombs and the Capuchin crypt. The kids were absolutely thrilled to get a prize at the end for their participation. We’ll definitely be recommending this tour to other families.
- Alice
A Great Introduction to Roman History
The Rome Catacombs for Kids tour was perfect for our family of five. Our kids, ages 5, 8, and 11, had a blast following clues and solving questions during the tour. Our guide, Chiara, was patient and made sure everyone was involved. We especially enjoyed the Capuchin crypt with its eerie displays of bones – it was certainly a unique part of our Roman experience! We also appreciated the comfortable transport between sites.
- Tom H
A Different Side of Rome
We wanted something a little off the beaten path, and this was perfect. The Catacombs and crypt were hauntingly beautiful, and our guide Chiara made the whole experience fascinating for both us and our 9-year-old. The booklet was thoughtfully designed and added so much value to the tour. This was a highlight of our Rome trip!
By selecting Choose Dates Later / Buy as Gift at booking, any tour can be purchased without fixed dates. This is the perfect option if you want to purchase your tour as a gift for a loved one, or if you are in the pre-planning phase of your vacation. After booking, you will receive a Travel Voucher Code and full instructions on how to schedule your tours when ready. Once your travel plans are confirmed, you can easily use the Travel Voucher Code on the LivTours website to formally schedule your tours. You can find out more here.