Rome Catacombs & Capuchin Crypts VIP Group Tour with Transfers
Overview
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3 hours 30 minutes
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If you're seeking an encounter with Rome's intriguing past, this guided tour of the Catacombs of Rome is just what you need. Delve beneath the bustling streets of the city to discover the chilling tombs that lie hidden underground. Accompanied by a knowledgeable local guide, you'll be immersed in the origins and tales of this extraordinary site. Explore the crypts where renowned popes and martyrs were laid to rest in what was once Rome's busiest burial ground.
Additionally, you'll have the opportunity to visit the renowned Appian Way and the extraordinary Capuchin Crypt, adorned with the bones of approximately 3,700 friars. Your final stop will be Santa Maria in Cosmedin Church, home to Rome's legendary Bocca della Verità (Mouth of Truth), where you can test your courage and encounter the city's fascinating past firsthand. Prepare yourself for an unforgettable experience!
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Due to traffic regulations all children must be seated. Car seats available upon request. Must be requested at least 72 hours in advance.
Depending on the opening days of the Catacombs, the Catacombs visited can vary
DRESS CODE: Entrance into any religious site requires a strict dress code. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. The company will not be held responsible for refused entry due to unsuitable dress.
We regret that we are unable to accommodate guests with wheelchairs or any walking impairments that require special assistance on our group tours. We are also unable to accommodate strollers or baby carriages.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Round-trip air-conditioned transportation to/from the catacombs
Skip the line access and Guided Tour of the Rome Catacombs
Admission to the Capuchin Crypts and Museum
English-speaking expert guide
Admire the Ancient Via Appia Antica & Aurelian Wall
Defy the famous Mouth of Truth and visit the Santa Maria in Cosmedin Church
Hotel pick up / drop off
Food & beverages
Gratuities (optional)
What To Expect
Piazza Barberini
Meet Your Guide at Piazza Barberini Once you meet your expert local guide at the iconic Piazza Barberini, nestled in the heart of Rome, you'll embark on a fascinating journey as you are swiftly escorted to the captivating Capuchin Crypts. Within these hallowed grounds lie astonishing exhibits showcasing more than 3,700 human skeletons. Following this bone-chilling encounter, your journey continues to the expansive underground tombs for a guided tour of the Catacombs of Rome before passing by the Appian Way and concluding your tour with a visit to Santa Maria in Cosmedin and its famed Mouth of Truth.
Museum and Crypt of Capuchins Friars
Explore the Capuchin Crypts Nestled beneath the esteemed Church of Santa Maria della Concezione Cappuccini, lie five awe-inspiring chapels adorned with the bones of Capuchin friars. These friars were interred during a time when the Catholic Church permitted burial beneath its sacred grounds. The Capuchin Crypts, although not initially intended as macabre art, serve as a poignant symbol of mortality and the journey of life through the earthly realm. With the added advantage of bypassing queues, you will have the privilege of exploring all five chapels: the Crypt of the Resurrection, the Crypt of the Skulls, the Crypt of the Pelvises, the Crypt of the Leg Bones and Thigh Bones, and the Crypt of the Three Skeletons. This chilling yet captivating display awaits your up-close encounter, offering a truly fascinating experience.
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Reviews
606 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Lack of Organization and Poor Communication
Nataly L,
Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00The tour guide was nice, but it was very disorganized. They tried to leave us, even though we arrived on time (but not early, like they wanted). She didn’t really provide much information because each location had its own tour guide, but it was nice to be guided to those catacombs and have a van transport I guess. Also, when I tried to meet up with one of the tour guides to return a radio, the communication was horrible and I was left waiting there for 25 minutes in the cold. They couldn’t bother responding to me. I ended up leaving and told them to just go pick it up at my hotel.
Excellent guided tour
Lee S,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Guide was excellent, yes you could do the Catacombs and Crypt by yourself but the guide provided so much extra information before, during and after each visit.
Interesting Tour!
Kathryn W,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very interesting tour! The tour guide was prompt and very knowledgeable. First, we went to the Capuchin Crypt. Not what I expected...they actually made artwork out of the bones! Then we went to the catacombs which was interesting. Our last stop was the church of Santa Maria where we saw Hadrian's crypt. The tour ended near Trastevere, so we walked there to have lunch at one of the restaurants that our guide had recommended. Very enjoyable day.
Very enjoyable! Introduced to Granita al caffe, too!
Gregory R,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour had a bad start when the guide’s little speaker wasn’t working well and we couldn’t hear. Luckily, it was just a few minutes inconvenience. We really enjoyed the Capuchin museum/crypts/church, especially the crypts. Our guide Iolia (sp?) was fantastic! She was very knowledgeable and you can tell she enjoys her job. She narrated during the drive to the catacombs. A separate guide took us through them and they were quite fascinating! Then our guide drove us to the drop-off spot and highly recommended we go on our own to a coffee shop near the Pantheon for a coffee granita. We did, and it was amazing! Grazie to our wonderful guide!
This was not one of the...
Susan A,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was not one of the most common tours but was very interesting and the guide was knowledgeable and engaging. CNN recently had a segment about the displays of bones in the crypts.
You will be surprised
S4214PCangiem,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Not what you expect it is like going to a wonderful art museum. It does not give you the creeps like my husband expected it would. I highly recommend it to everyone. Its a great choice.
Wonderful tour of Rome, I...
John G,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Wonderful tour of Rome, I would highly recommend this experience; the trip was well run and organized.
Tales from ancient crypts
davidaB4709OB,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Had a great tour guide and amazing experience of Roman ancient Christian times! And tour guide gave recommendations where to eat the best pasta after tour was finished.
Peek into a different side of Rome
Kevin H,
Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The crypto and catacombs were both interesting and very different in their own ways. The guide was friendly and knowledgeable. The use of a speaker at the beginning of the tour in the piazza with all of the traffic was problematic, but after the crypt visit, the whisper device worked well the majority of the time.
Wonderful experience
Alicia W,
Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Beautiful experience with so much knowledge. Our tour guide Monica was so wonderful with information. To see death in Rome put in a different perspective was unique.
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