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‘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

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

Options

Guided Tour in Spanish

After-Hours Tour – 2h30

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 English

Reviews

4.52

4,833 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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Roman Catacombs and Crypts
Sandy V,
Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Very interesting tour. Alexandra was a great guide and very knowledgeable. Worth a visit when in Rome.
Best tour guide
Tracey W,
Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
The best experience made by Emilio our superb guide he was witty clever very knowledgeable and gave us an excellent tour. Thoroughly recommend this tour especially if you are lucky enough to get Emilio as your guide.
Could have been great
Eltonfish,
Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
We loved the places that the tour went, but the guides were very late and disorganized. However Cat was very good with information while on the tour and very sweet. Then they ended the tour in a different area that was hard to find a taxi and my internet was poor so that was very stressful.
Not recommended
Michael P,
Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00
Our group's guide, Antonino, oddly brought up "the great religion Islam" when delivering tour speech on the bus to the group. It just felt very out of place in a tour about Capuchin Friars, and sacred Catholic Christian catacomb Di Domitilla, and Catholic Basilica of San Martino AI Monti. He spent a lot of time discounting the significance of various symbols rather than telling us about each symbols importance in Catholicism which again I found odd and not very useful. It is not mentioned in the tour's written description but this Basilica held a synod event regarding the Nicene Creed statement in preparation for the 325 first Council of Nicea regarding the Nicene Creed where it was formally adopted. I felt this important event should have been more clearly communicated since it is such an important development of Catholic doctrine and I feel very lucky to have happened to visit this church and see where this important history occured. I recommend that you visit the Museum and Crypt of the Capuchin Friars independently and take the audio to at your own speed because you will just do the same with this tour but be rushed and skip the catacomb d domitola entirely because it was not that interesting and on your own go see the Basilica yourself because it is not far and free.
Crypts
StefaniaM,
Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Different experience in the eternal city. Not for everyone, as it discusses death and how people of faith view burial rituals.
Fantastic tour and great guides
Mmayall05,
Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Amazing tour. Andrea and Andrea were great guides - they were very informative and entertaining. Highly recommended.
The Best Tour experience and guide !
M5687PZlisae,
Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Tanzia was our guide and we had an amazing experience! She was absolutely charming and had every detail organized perfectly, including an impromptu complimentary tour of the Basilica of St. Clement! She took truly great photos in all the best places and sent them to us before we left her. I highly recommend this tour company and especially Tanzia if you are ever in Rome ! ❤️🇮🇹
Catacombs and Capuchin mons
Vincent G,
Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
If the catacombs and Capuchin monks and the history of this segment of the Christian movement are of interest then this tour is for you.
Great Value
CHRISTINA L,
Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00
Great value for the experiences. Our tour guide was condescending at times, maybe he thought he was being funny. Very knowledgeable.
An interesting journey through the catacoms and crypts of Rome
Olaf v,
Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great experience, would definitely recommend. Our tour guide Alain was enthousiastic and made sure eveyone was involved and comfortable. He was very knowledgeable about the sites visited and answered all the questions.

From €55.00