The Original Roman Crypts and Catacombs Tour with Transfers

4.6 (5,417 reviews) Rome, Italy
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Duration3h 30m
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LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 25 travelers

Overview

Descend into the chill of Rome’s mysterious underworld with Skip-the-Line access to three of the city’s strangest discoveries. Unmask a new side to the Eternal City as you explore the eerie Bone Chapel, adorned with the bones of 4,000 Capuchin monks, and the Christian Catacombs, a series of hidden tunnels where early Christian’s practiced their forbidden faith. Then travel beneath Basilica of San Martino ai Monti, a hidden gem tucked away in the city’s historic core.

Options

After-Hours Tour – 2h30

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Exclusive Evening Tour Option: Choose this option for an exclusive tour at 5pm, after the public has left the Catacombs of Rome

Private Tour

Private Tour: Choose this option for an Intimate tour with your small group, up to 7 people
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
Hotel Pick-upl : This option provides the comfort and convenience of personalised hotel pickup

Group Tour

Group Tour: with an expert English-speaking guide, up to 25 guests.
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes

What's included

  • Transfers in an private air-conditioned coach
  • Entrance ticket to the Capuchin Crypt and Museum
  • English-speaking guide
  • Rome Catacombs Entrance Ticket
  • Entrance ticket to the Basilica of San Martino ai Monti [Not in the After Hour Option]
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

What to expect

  1. Museum and Crypt of Capuchins Friars
    45m · Admission ticket included
    Your first destination is the Capuchin Crypt. Capuchin monks used the bones of nearly 4,000 of their brothers to decorate this somber space in intricate floor-to-ceiling designs, lending it the macabre nickname of ‘the Bone Chapel’. Here you will be free to explore hearing all the interesting details and the reasons behind such an unusual practice with your audio guide.
    Open your eyes to the city’s hidden side – and you’ll never see Rome the same way again.
  2. Catacombe Di Domitilla
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Your expert historian guide will explain how this network of sacred tunnels is associated with the first Christians in ancient Rome. You’ll descend into the labyrinthian corridors carved into the soft volcanic rock and discover the frescoes, strange iconography and burial places which doubled as places of worship when the Christians were persecuted.
  3. Basilica dei Santi Silvestro e Martino ai Monti
    30m · Admission ticket included
    Conclude your Roman adventure at the Basilica of San Martino ai Monti, a hidden gem tucked away in the city’s historic core. Originally founded in the 4th century, this lesser-known church sits atop ancient Roman ruins and unveils layers of religious history. Marvel at magnificent Baroque frescoes, early Christian mosaics, and the remains of a secretive titulus—an early site for underground Christian worship. Venture beneath the basilica to explore centuries-old ruins and witness Rome’s evolving spiritual story.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

In Piazza Barberini, at the Tritone fountain located at centre of the square.

End point

The After Hours Tour ends at Piazza Barberini.

End point

Tours starting at 9:20am or 2:00pm end at the Capuchin Crypts.

End point

Tours starting at 9:30am or 2:20pm end at San Martino ai Monti.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • A dress code is required for entry into some of the sites on this tour. Knees and shoulders must be covered
  • No photos can be taken inside the venue during the tour
  • This activity is not suitable for people who suffer from claustrophobia
  • Some of the venues may slightly reduce the length of visit in period of high demand.
  • If you select the "After Hours" Option, starting at 5pm, you tour will last 2.5 hours and will end at Piazza della Repubblica
  • Please note, on Sundays the Church visits is not guaranteed due to liturgical activities.
  • Not recommended for those who are effected by claustrophobia

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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