The Original Roman Crypts and Catacombs Tour with Transfers
Overview
Available languages
3 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
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.
Additional Info
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.
What‘s Included
Transfers in an private air-conditioned coach
Entrance ticket to the Capuchin Crypt and Museum
Rome Catacombs Entrance Ticket
English or Spanish-speaking guide (depending on option selected)
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
Museum and Crypt of Capuchins Friars
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.
Catacombe Di Domitilla
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.
Options
Guided Tour in English
After-Hours Tour – 2h30
Exclusive Evening Tour Option: Choose this option for an exclusive tour at 5pm, after the public has left the Catacombs of Rome
Guided Tour in Spanish
Reviews
4,732 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Make sure to take a tour that offers headsets for crypts.
Rachael E,
Oct 9, 2025
- Viator
2.00Every other Viator experience has been 100% professionall and amazing. This one, was not. We were told to be in the meetvup location 20 minutes in advance. When we got there at the time requested, we were rudely told to wait, that check in would start in 5 minutes. We watched the rudeness aa everyone else raced to check in thinking they were late. You should adjust the timing. The museum and catacombs were interesting, the audio turn was nice. Then we walked much too quickly to the bus pickup location to proceed to wait for 15 minutes. The 20 minute ride took 1 hour due to traffic. I know this was out of anyone's hands, but the guide should have spoken up and said, "as you see we have hit traffic we are about xxx kilometers away" or any kind of update. Both in Rome and in the crypt location, the guide did not make any attempt to get everyone across the street or wait to make sure it happened. The crypt tour was rough. I saw other tours with headsets, I wish we had them. Our guide would get to the site and start talking before the rest of the group turned the corner. The last 6 people missed hearing most of the tour. Either cut the size of the group in half (we were in the blue group) or have headsets. The return ride was very quick.
The experience was a good...
Micah P,
Oct 8, 2025
- Viator
5.00The experience was a good way to explore what’s underneath today’s Rome!! Cat was a very informative guide who came with a smile and a positive attitude much needed for any type of tour! The tour included the Crypts, Catacombs, & Church. I would highly suggest trying other tours if you have claustrophobia or any easily triggered anxiety underground!
Something different
Annette P,
Oct 8, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great tour led by an experienced and insightful tour guide. Emilyano was entertaining and highly knowledgeable and provided all tour participants with insider knowledge of the catacombs. Great tour for those wanting to experience something different
This one is worth it!
Patrick E,
Oct 8, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great tour. The guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. Showed us so many things and taught us so much about its history of this part of Rome.
Highly recommend- pro tip ask for Inti!
Laura V,
Oct 6, 2025
- Viator
5.00Absolutely incredible experience on this tour! Highly recommend requesting Inti by name as he was fun, knowledgeable, and engaging. For additional detail, we are a group of 7 (one pregnant) and a toddler. Inti was so kind to all of us, and said our toddler was running the show. He continued to check in with us throughout the tour and was kind when our girl had a few tough moments. We wish we could have him as a personal tour guide throughout Rome! Inti was phenomenal, but everyone we interacted with at the company was kind, easy going, accommodating and communicative. Highly recommend Inti and this tour company- I wish we booked all our tours through them!
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