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 English
Guided Tour in Spanish
Reviews
4,906 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Would and should take this tour!!
kennethr516,,Feb 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Paula was amazing! Her knowledge of the visited sites was in depth and entertaining. The transfers between sites were filled with educational and entertaining information. 10 out of 10 would recommend!!!
Informative and interesting tour
Beverly F,,Feb 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The guide was amazing and provided a tremendous amount of background information for each of the 3 places we visited. This information was then enhanced while we were viewing the crypto, catacombs and church. One of my favorite tours.
Crypts, Catacombs & Churches Oh My!
Deborah G,,Feb 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a great time touring ancient crypts,, catacombs & churches with Alain. He was knowledgeable, humorous, kind, and a great story teller. We moved across the city between locations on a clean, safe, comfortable bus, and enjoyed our group of approx 20. There are steps and gradual slopes to navigate, but not over-exerting. The tour is well paced with multiple short breaks.
Subterranean Secrets: A Tour of the San Sebastián Catacombs
Kenneth W,,Feb 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour of the catacombs was excellent. Fiona, our guide, was superb! She had a wealth of information to share about the catacombs, but also bout Rome in general. She was a vibrant and funny guide. She truly made our tour a wonderful experience! We could tell she was enthusiastic and loves sharing the history and culture with visitors. We were enthralled by the catacombs. Such a fascinating history of the area, the Appian Way, the catacombs, and of San Sebastián himself. The three pagan catacombs are well preserved. The tour was well paced, detailed, and enjoyable! Would definitely recommend! For preservation purposes, no photography is allowed in the catacombs.
Way too long of a tour....
Sarah T,,Feb 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00Way too long of a tour. Just be aware it is out of town 25 min on a bus and then the return. You can see the crypts in Rome and not take all this time. I would not recommend.
A haunting trip into the past
Judy D,,Feb 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00What an amazing look a the past! Fascinating experience! 3 separate excursions each with their own part of the story. Our Guide Emiliano was FANTASTIC!!! Both knowledgeable and humorous! He added many special tidbits along the way as well as we made it way from one venue to the next! I highly recommend this if you’re up for a bit of the eerie! And it’s always important to mention the expert skills of the bus driver in the crazy Roman traffic!
Amazing!
Amy K,,Feb 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Ale was amazing - so knowledgable and fun! My husband and I loved the experience and she taught us so much! It was our first tour scheduled in Italy and it was amazing! Thank you!
Catacombs
danahA8592NJ,,Feb 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Caterina was a great host! She made us all feel comfortable and provided detailed information in an entertaining way. I really enjoyed this tour!
Perfect tour of Roman, catacombs, church and crypt
Bernie D,,Feb 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour was excellent from start to finish. Cat was a brilliant tour guide. She was a mind of information and had a very pleasant and cheery delivery of facts.
Wonderful
Clair W,,Feb 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Fabulous knowledge of the history of Rome, Alan, his English name, was a very good host, joked with us which its always good to have a bit of humour, we really enjoyed the tour of the crypts and the catacombs which has always been a huge interest for me. Definitely worth doing if you are in Rome and want to k ow everything about the history,
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