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 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.
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
Options
Private Tour in English
Private Tour in English: 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
Guided Tour in English
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
Guided Tour in Spanish
Reviews
4,894 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Not your typical Roman tour.
172dannaj,,Feb 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a very interesting tour. Never would have discovered these places of interest on our own. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable as well as humorous.
The tour was very well...
Charlene M,,Feb 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour was very well done. It was very informative. The tour guide did a good job. We liked it very much.
Really enjoyed it. The bone art was very strange but understanding the history was important.
662eddier,,Feb 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Alain was excellent and very knowledgeable about the subject.The attractions were all interesting and very well explained.
Definitely worth the tour when in Rome!
Jenny M,,Feb 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had the absolute best tour guides for this experience! The Roman Crypts and the Catacombs were so interesting and unreal! Just to think that it was built sooo long ago and hw they accomplished it all!
I got sick in the...
Jason K,,Feb 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
2.00I got sick in the morning. I’m not sure from what but I was not going anywhere. No refunds within 24 hours. So if you go during the off-season, make sure you don’t buy these things until you know you can go on them. I did the other tour though for the Colosseum and it was unbelievable. Not sure if this is even a good tour or not, but I don’t see how it couldn’t be especially if it was anything like the Colosseum one. And rules are rules, so I’m not that bitter, but still 60$ is $60
Heather from city wonders...
clodagh s,,Feb 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Heather from city wonders tour was amazing. Had us engaged the whole time. A tour off the regular path. Not for young kids
Very good experience.
Michael M,,Feb 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour guide. Very friendly, humorous, knowledgeable and open for questions. Tour ran on time with no delays.
Very complete tour with...
Melody Z,,Feb 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Very complete tour with interesting historical insight, friendly and available guides, and incredible sites; bring comfy shoes!
Great tour
tanjabO6281CC,,Jan 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was very well organized and perfect for the rainy day we had. Antonino was an excellent guide who speaks with real passion about history and shares many fascinating details that make the experience memorable. He truly helps you travel back in time and see the burials and catacombs as people did in that era.
Catacombs
Ekaterina J,,Jan 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
2.00Excursion does not start at 2.20. Completely waisted our pressures 40 min standing in a crowd and doing absolutely nothing. Had to walk up the hill to the coach . Excursion itself was way too long walking around this narrow paths of catacombs.
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