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
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
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
Guided Tour in Spanish
Reviews
4,930 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fun and very interesting tour
James H,Mar 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sabina was very knowledgeable, I had the feeling that she could have spoken on topic for far longer than the three hours she was our guide. And always kept things interesting and fun. Highly recommend.
Capucin crypt then catacombs of Priscilla.
Peter M,Mar 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Maria was most welcoming and thoughtful as it was raining, so Maria gave most of the talk on the bus to the catacombs grom the crypt, which saved us from the rain. The capucin crypt was remarkable, and Maria gave us in depth knowledge as to why the crypt exists. The church above has a lovely audio guide, and a Caravaggio painting plus many other very interesting artifacts. Sister Rita at the catacombs of Priscilla was most informative and gave us all illuminating insight regarding the catacombs.
Really cool experience....
Josh P,Mar 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Really cool experience. Lots of great history and the guide was great. We preferred the catacomb to the crypt, but it was a really cool experience.
Good but need smaller group
Dawn L,Mar 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00This tour was a large group and not as good as a smaller group. The Crypts was great, but also weird feeling as you were looking at dead monks and their bones. The Catacombs were really interesting, but we could only here our guide half the time. We were single file lines in there and so we couldn't hear everything.
Excellent tour
Hayley R,Mar 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Cat is very friendly and very knowledgeable about everything in the tour. Some surprises in the tour but they were very good.
Sylvie was great!
V1505TLjackf,Mar 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was very insightful. You get a good background as to why the catacombs were created and extra history linked to it. Sylvie did a great job and was very insightful!
This tour was very...
Chantal S,Mar 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour was very educational and awesome! Catrina was knowledgeable and thorough. The tour was the perfect amount of time.
Great guide
mom2seven,Mar 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sabina was an excellent guide. It was interesting learning about the catacombs and the layers of life in Rome.
Fascinating
Leslie U,Mar 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Lots of stairs and uneven ground but worth it. Fascinating history and our guide, Sabina, was very informative and fun.
Maria did an amazing job...
Samantha B,Mar 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Maria did an amazing job of getting us to each location and providing information along the way. Since both locations as sacred, the tours in the spaces were conducted by the location. The history and information learned is unforgettable. The emotional impact it has to deeply understand if life changing. I would highly recommend this tour to everyone.
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