Skip-the-line Underground Rome Private Tour of Crypts & Catacombs w Hotel Pickup

5.0 (2 reviews) Rome, Italy
Duration3h
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Skip the linePriority entrance

Overview

It is amazing what there is to see beneath the streets of Rome. Meet the guide at your hotel and enjoy this private 3,5-hour tour to discover a labyrinth of underground crypts and catacombs. An Archaeologist will take you on a subterranean journey from the Catacombs to the Crypt of the Capuchins.  With the use of an iPad your guide will give you a vision of what these places originally looked like ,travel though Rome’s underworld and to see temples, homes and cemeteries in a whirlwind adventure unique tour.

What's included

  • Local guide
  • Professional guide
  • Private tour
  • Guaranteed to skip the long lines
  • Local taxes
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel Drop off
  • NO transportation is included

What to expect

  1. Museum and Crypt of Capuchins Friars
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Meet with your guide at your hotel and travel to Piazza Barberini to begin this unique 3,5-hour travel though Rome’s underworld.

    The tour heads first towards the Church of Santa Maria della Concezione dei Cappuccini and the Capuchin Crypt. 

    Here, housed in five chambers are the skeletal remains of almost 4,000 monks as well as a very interesting museum known as the Bone Chapel.

    Admire the Crypt of the Pelvises, which contains 2 Capuchins serenely reclining in an arched position. Look at the crosses on the ground, which mark the graves of the 7 Capuchins.
  2. Catacombe San Sebastiano
    1h · Admission ticket included
    .  Not far away from here, start your journey to the Roman Catacombs, one of the several subterranean layered cemeteries that surround Rome’s city walls. The catacombs are lined with hand-crafted memorials and house unique treasures from early Christian life; murals and sculptures, learn about art depicting scenes from the Old and New Testament, along with the tombs of early popes and martyrs.

    Led by an Archaeologist, explore the tunnels and be amazed by the fascinating history about these sacred places.

    Your tour ends in the city centre.  Time for a well-earned drink amongst the living!

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Just in front of the Fountain of Triton in Piazza Barberini. Metro Stop: Barberini (Red Line A). Your tour guide will have a sign with your name.

End point

Additional information

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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