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
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
Guided Tour in English
Reviews
4,972 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing, Must-Do Tour!
473kaelink,Apr 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Emiliano was a fantastic guide! His knowledge mixed with humor made the tour so fun. My husband and I were awestruck by the catacombs and capuchin crypts. I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Rome!
Amazing tour
Bill P,Apr 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent, simply amazing. Emiliano is a fantastic, informative, and entertaining guide Both the crypts and the catacombs defy description and. Need to be soon
Underground with Alain
Joan O,Apr 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This experience provides history and hidden locations that you may not otherwise find. Our guide, Alain, was extremely helpful and knowledgeable. Alain took time to ensure everyone’s questions were answered.
Excellent Catacomb and Roman Underground Tour in Rome
NHintes,Apr 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour with very engaging guide. Thank you Emilio. Definitely worth a visit if you have a week to see Rome. Was very impressed with the state of underground and it is feasible to do for active seniors too. Ventilation was very good and stairs and steps well supported and manageable.
Worth a visit
Jody B,Apr 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00We booked 4 adults for the Crypts and Catacombs through Viator with City Wonders taking us. We all had a great time. Our tour guide Andrea was very knowledgeable and happy to answer any questions asked. I would have liked a little more time at the Crypts but understand time is limited and weuse a bus to the catacombs. I would recommend this tour.
Amazing time!
mattU5663JP,Mar 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had an amazing time, brought family of five and we all loved it. Maria was a fantastic guide, great energy and super knowledgeable, and Mary, the nun that guided us through the catacombs was awesome. Really unique experience that the kids are still talking about! Well done!
A Hidden Gem of a Tour
D2EGW,Mar 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Grisly Tales for Gruesome Kids. ... And adults. And amateur historians. Get close up to history. No grassy bumps in the ground. Instead some real relatable history. Skelly-bones. Underground cemetery. A bus micro-tour on the Appian Way. And the old house below the Church of Silvestro & Martino brings it all together. Bits of stuff you heard at school made real. Amazing. (We also liked not being rushed-&-crushed like at the Colosseum.) We loved it and, amazingly, so did the kids! Kudos Alain
Great Tour!
Tanya B,Mar 31, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Andrea is a wealth of knowledge and kept everyone engaged. Great sense of humour. A lot included for the price and so much history. Was able to book just a few hours before and was sent detailed meeting details as well as end location. Thank you!
Have to do at least once!
Yanira P,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Enjoyed the tour, our favorite part was the catacombs. Our guide Andrea was very knowledgeable gave us lots of info. Sometimes the talks were a bit long winded. Overall great experience!
Great tour
NAN S,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide, Alan, was extremely knowledgeable and gave a wonderful tour. His answers to questions were well thought out and helpful. I would do this one again.
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