Explore the vast subterranean crypts of Rome on this private 3-hour guided tour. Visit the Crypt and the Basilica San Clemente in this fascinating tour. Your private expert guide will transport you from site to site and will use an iPad and other visual tools to help show you what the sites would’ve looked like in the past. This tour will show you a real archaeological treasure of Rome.
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Private tour 9AM
Private tour with expert guide
Private tour 2PM
Private tour with expert guide
What's included
Transportation between sites in car or van depending on group size
Local guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks
Gratuities
What to expect
Museum and Crypt of Capuchins Friars
2h · Admission ticket included
After meeting your guide in Piazza Barberini, you will be guided through the underground world of Rome on a private 3-hour tour. See as many of the temples, homes, and cemeteries as possible in one half-day adventure.
Start at the 17th century Triton Fountain in Barberini Square, before continuing on to the Church of Santa Maria della Concezione dei Cappuccini and the Capuchin Crypt. See the five chambers of skeletal remains of almost 4,000 monks as well as the museum on site.
Next, head to the famed Basilica San Clemente a few blocks away. This church was reconstructed multiple times over the centuries and contains several layers. On top is the current basilica that dates to the 12th century. Beneath is a 4th century basilica that was built on the foundation of a nobleman’s house. At the bottom is a Mithraic (pagan) temple and warehouse dating to the 1st and 2nd centuries. See an ancient water spring, stunning mosaics, and amazing frescoes.
Your tour will end in the city center of Rome.
Basilica of San Clemente
1h · Admission ticket included
After meeting your guide in Piazza Barberini, you will be guided through the underground world of Rome on a private 3-hour tour. See as many of the temples, homes, and cemeteries as possible in one half-day adventure.
Start at the 17th century Triton Fountain in Barberini Square, before continuing on to the Church of Santa Maria della Concezione dei Cappuccini and the Capuchin Crypt. See the five chambers of skeletal remains of almost 4,000 monks as well as the museum on site.
Next, head to the famed Basilica San Clemente a few blocks away. This church was reconstructed multiple times over the centuries and contains several layers. On top is the current basilica that dates to the 12th century. Beneath is a 4th century basilica that was built on the foundation of a nobleman’s house. At the bottom is a Mithraic (pagan) temple and warehouse dating to the 1st and 2nd centuries. See an ancient water spring, stunning mosaics, and amazing frescoes.
Then visit one of the Roman catacombs, the underground layered cemeteries that surround the city walls. Lined with unique, handmade memorials, they are a treasure trove of early Christian murals and sculptures. Your tour will end in the city center of Rome.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
In front of the Fountain
End point
In front of the Fountain
Additional information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
A dress code is required to enter places of worship and select museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
Tour is not wheelchair accessible
Approximately 1 km of total walking is involved
Food and drinks are not allowed in the sites except water. However, you will be able to buy them from stores and eateries on the way
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
