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
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
Guided Tour in Spanish
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
4,861 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Was a great tour!
Anonymous,,Dec 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a great tour! We had Katarina and she was enthusiastic and spoke clearly! Took my teenaged kids and it was very interesting. I loved the history.
Definitely worth going.
matthew647,,Dec 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very interesting and enjoyable tour. Our guide Alan was very knowledgeable and personable. We learned a lot. The bus ride was very comfortable and a relief from the walking we had been doing for days. A different side of Rome than most people see but is still very much a part of the history. The catacombs was the high point for us.
We had a wonderful and informative time. Alan our guide was knowledgeable and informative about all the sites.
Frank I,,Dec 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Alan was great !! highly recommended. We would recommend Alan anytime dry knowledgeable and intelligent!!!
Catacombs and crypts
Benita S,,Dec 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The catacombs were very interesting to see. Lots of underground tunnel walking . Very hard to imagine life back then. Guide (Cat) was very interesting and great knowledge of the places and Rome.
Good value and we got to...
Claire W,,Dec 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Good value and we got to see a lot but the group was a little too large, which made it hard to go in depth at the catacomb or crypt.
Had a great time. Time...
Robert R,,Dec 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Had 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
5.00Our 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
4.00Enjoyed 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
4.00Wonderful 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
5.00Andrea 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!!
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