The Original Roman Crypts and Catacombs Tour with Transfers

Overview

Available languages

English

Spanish

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.

45 minutes • Admission Included

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.

1 hour • Admission Included

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

Guided Tour in Spanish

Guided Tour in English

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

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

Reviews

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Had a great time. Time...
Robert R,,Dec 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Had a great time. Time management was great, hit three locations in approximately three hours. Not easy in Rome traffic, Maria was very knowledgeable and entertaining.
A truly unique experience
Erin M,,Dec 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our tour guide Maria was fantastic. Fun, informative and well organised. She not only gave us the fascinating history of the crypts but also interesting knowledge about the city and its key monuments as we drove around in the bus. This is truly such a unique experience that I would highly recommend to anyone if you enjoy the likes of the more popular attractions like the colosseum or Roman forum.
Enjoyed the catacombs and...
Jon K,,Dec 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00
Enjoyed the catacombs and the Capuchins immensely. Chock full of interesting information. Made me realize cremation is the way to go. Ally our guide was very informative.
Great tour but maybe not worth the money
Matthew R,,Dec 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00
Wonderful experience and it was amazing to see things we wouldn’t normally be able to see. The Capuchin part though was just okay. You walk there and then just listen to a self guided audio tour. The rides between places was nice though. Cat was an exceptionally wonderful tour guide.
Andrea was an amazing...
Joanne Z,,Dec 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Andrea was an amazing guide who really knew his history. He was polite, funny and very personable. We were immersed in his stories and would definitely recommend this tour to our friends and family!!
Great tour!
Freedom652843,,Dec 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great tour! Andrea was super knowledgeable and personable. He gave us a detailed history of everything we saw, including amusing anecdotes. Highly recommended!
Amazing tour and guide but Inflexible company.
Livinglarge8,,Dec 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Very remarkable experience. Our guide Emiliano was exceptional. He was a font of knowledge coupled with a comedian. We laughed and learned for the entire experience. The crypt was eerie, but interesting. Truly unique. The catacombs blew our mind, no bones about it :-). Highly recommend. Five stars. Our only complaint was with City Tours who was not flexible with rescheduling this tour when our other tour today was cancelled. They insisted on a 30 euro per person fee. I was not pleased with their inflexible nature. But our experience made up for it.
Great tour
robyn b,,Dec 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
A really interesting tour at a great pace. Caterina and Alain were friendly and informative and made sure everyone was happy throughout.
I absolutely loved it!!!
D9205QIdavidr,,Dec 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our guide Emilyano was so much fun and full of information and energy! He took the time to answer our questions and give us as much history lesson as he could. I enjoyed the entire experience!!!
Rome from the Beginning
Sally E,,Dec 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our guide was knowledgeable as well as humorous. She kept us together even though it was a large group. I appreciated her attention to detail. Highly recommend!